MsGowerFeb 9, 20221 min readToo, Too BusyI have to apologize. I have been terrible about getting back to people and have finally shrunk my tutoring hours to be more manageable. ...
MsGowerJul 12, 20212 min readNonfiction writing and readingEach of my tutees encourages me to dive into a different aspect of Reading and Writing and Time Management. Last fall I was diving into...
MsGowerJun 2, 20212 min readWhat Have You Taught Me This Year?As I come up on the one year anniversary of starting my online tutoring business I thought I would follow my own advice and reflect on...
MsGowerApr 22, 20211 min readBack to Normal (?)We are all longing for a return to normal. But in extraordinary times it is worth taking a moment to think about, is normal still good...
MsGowerJan 27, 20212 min readTips for Getting Organized When You Suck at OrganizationSome people come to a skill naturally and some people (especially if you have been diagnosed with executive functioning difficulties or...
MsGowerDec 30, 20201 min readWriting Non-FictionOne of the most important skills we practice in school is that of nonfiction writing. It is hard to teach in traditional schools because...
MsGowerSep 14, 20202 min readThe Process (FAQ)Want more information on how to hire me? :) You're in the right place. First, do what you are doing, poke around my website. If you...
MsGowerJul 31, 20201 min readExecutive FunctioningEducational jargon is often overwhelming as well as always changing! And the education world will often borrow terms from the medical...
MsGowerJul 11, 20202 min readMore Detail About Me :)I know as a parent that we all want the very best for our children. As a teacher I've made it my mission to try to guide and offer the...
MsGowerJul 11, 20201 min readWhat is Orton Gillingham?Samuel Orton, a neuropsychiatrist and Anna Gillingham, an educator and psychologist worked together to develop sensory (touch) and...
MsGowerJul 7, 20202 min readWhy you should make the most of student study groupsStudy skills are one of the most ignored areas that students can improve on. Many students apply the "I'll just do this longer and I'm...