Social Distancing Tutorials
The losses in learning productivity due to classroom absence have been massive. Let’s get you back up to speed safely.
Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.
- Peter Holcroft
A Risk Assessment
I do not mean to downplay the severity of Covid-19. It has made 2020 challenging for everyone and caused many to suffer horrific loss. Despite the daunting nature of returning to school, science seems to agree that transmission rate is mitigated through the use of masks, gloves, and best practices. Skeptics cite previous student behavior in their argument for 100% remote learning. No matter the risk profile you adopt, student regression was off the scale this past spring and summer. To mitigate the very real risk of sub-par learning during the 2020 – 2021 school year, I propose that we adopt sanitation procedures to accomplish safe in-person learning. Students face transmission risks in school far larger than a one-on-one tutorial with six feet of separation, masks and hand washing. Though the risks are greatly mitigated, I use a hold harmless agreement due to unknown legal repercussions. I ask for your understanding and acceptance of this mitigation strategy.
Mask And Sanitation
I use either an N95 or KN95 mask and ask that students wear at least a two layer cloth mask. Because there is not current evidence to suggest that a face shield is an appropriate substitute for the use of a mask, I do not employ the use of a face shield. At the beginning of each tutorial, I will ask for the use of a restroom in order to wash my hands, and ask that the student also wash their hands and consider disinfecting their phone. In the event of a sneeze or other obligate action, a disinfecting wipe may be employed. Any pens or pencils given to the student will be sanitized beforehand or come from the manufacturer’s container. At the conclusion of each tutorial, I ask that the student once again wash their hands and consider sanitizing any materials used during the course of instruction.
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I was so pleased with how well Daniel helped my children prepare for their ISEE, I asked him to help prepare my son for his ACT. After preparing, his overall score increased by 7 points from his initial practice exam!
Daniel helped our youngest son learn to be diligent in the completion of his AP Calculus and AP Physics courses during his senior year. It was refreshing to not have to pester or fight with our son about the completion of work.
Our daughter is a triathlete and an honor student, so when she began preparing for her ACT, she already had her hands full. Fortunately, Daniel helped her to engage with both her schoolwork and ACT preparations.
Daniel is an insightful, dedicated and professional tutor who is also super likable. He explains difficult material clearly and effectively. Daniel tutored our son for his ISEE then later with math classes as well as ACT.
Daniel worked with our oldest to develop their ACT during the spring of their junior year. They ended up scoring 3.25 points above expectation (based on their practice) on their June test.
Over the years, we have known Daniel to be respectful of our time, dedicated to our children’s success, as well as affable and personable. He invests real effort and care into each of them, and they have been succeeding! We recommend Daniel wholeheartedly.
