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Tutor and child working together during a reading and writing lesson in a New York City classroom.

How to Find The Best Tutor in NYC For Your Child

If you’re looking for a tutor in New York City, you may feel overwhelmed by the volume and types of tutoring options you find. There are reading tutors, math tutors, executive functioning coaches, dyslexia tutors, dysgraphia tutors, and so many more! Research tells us that one-on-one tutoring can significantly improve students’ academic performance, especially when it is individualized to their unique needs. Finding the right tutor for your child can truly be life changing for them.

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Child learning executive functioning by organizing school materials and developing time management strategies at a desk

Can Executive Functioning Coaching Help My Child?

Many children struggle with executive functioning skills. They may have difficulty planning their time, completing their homework, staying organized, or initiating tasks. These executive functioning skills play a role in essentially all skills and subjects at school. Executive functioning coaching can help your child build these critical skills in the following ways:

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Young girl painting a fall-themed picture, engaging in a hands-on activity that supports creativity and academic skill development.

Fall Activities That Build Your Child’s Academic Skills

Fall is a festive time of year, filled with colorful leaves, pumpkin flavors, apple cider, and candy corn. It is also a great season for learning! Help your child develop stronger reading, writing, and math skills with the fall-themed activities detailed below.

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Young child working one-on-one with a tutor using colorful educational materials

Is My Child Too Young for Tutoring?

As a parent, you might notice that your young child is struggling to learn the names of the letters and their corresponding sounds. They might have difficulty identifying and writing numbers. Other young children might have a quest for knowledge and yearn to learn new, more advanced academic skills. There is no official age when your child is too young for tutoring.

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Dear Dr. Levy, My son received an excellent report card. I can’t say enough good things about his EBL tutor. She has done a tremendous job helping him improve his reading and writing skills. Most importantly, she is wise and kind. She is always patient with him. Because of his tutor, my son writes with much more ease.
– Parent