Big Horn Tutoring's mission is focused on personalized tutoring practices beyond the classroom to allow students the extra time needed to better connect with the subject matter they need to master. Big Horn Tutoring exists due to the need for flexible and affordable tutoring services within Johnson County. We go above and beyond, catering to each student’s specific needs and desires for them to succeed. Our tutor is passionate about teaching and excels at breaking down complex topics so that each student can conquer them. Through open communication and excellent service, we assure you of your satisfaction with Big Horn Tutoring.
Big Horn Tutoring seeks to make a positive impact on students’ lives. These are its four guiding principles: 1. Learner-Centered--To foster academic improvement, to increase student engagement in the learning process, and to gain a greater understanding in the tutoring process. 2. Integrity-Based--To support and empower students to take responsibility for their own learning, and to provide delivery of services that uphold high academic standards. 3. Service-Oriented--To reduce barriers to student success by responding to their unique learning needs. 4. Support-Driven--To provide a safe, welcoming, and comfortable learning environment that supports teacher instruction and supplements student learning.
The company’s tutoring model offers a personalized approach that follows College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) principles which include implementing various tutoring strategies that use active listening and responding, modeling problem solving, goal setting and planning, and other advanced study skills. These proven techniques empower students to take responsibility for their own learning, foster academic improvement, build confidence, and increase student engagement in the learning process.
Services will focus primarily on school-age children from the ages of 11 to 18 (middle school through high school) as well as college-aged/adult students. More details are listed under the specific topics: Reading, TESOL, Writing, History and Social Studies, and Additional Subjects. If there is a topic not mentioned, please make sure to inquire.
Research methods, critical reading, elementary reading, decoding, reading comprehension, sentence construction and cohesion, sight words for fluency, spelling, among other essential skills for reading success.
General English skills, vocabulary, basic and advanced grammar, basic sentence structure, basic and advanced essay writing, pronunciation, one-on-one conversations, written versus spoken communication, special topics by request.
Writing: Essay writing, creative writing, narrative writing, organizing and researching, note taking, and citations (including MLA, APA, and Chicago Style). Proofreading: General proofreading for grammar, spelling, etc.; in-depth proofreading including bibliographies and APA and MLA formatting. Résumé Writing: Assistance with writing and proofreading résumés and/or CVs.
Specializing in American history (especially 1800s including the Civil War and Reconstruction and 1880s West) plus Revolutionary America, second Industrial Revolution, modern American and World Wars, and Contemporary America (through 2000). Other topics include European History, World Civilization including Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Additional general history topics can be discussed as to specific need(s) along with Social Studies topics that include history, government, civics, sociology, and geography.
This is a short list of other offerings. Literature (American), vocabulary, spelling and other general grammar topics, cursive (reading and writing), letter writing, résumés, business communication, research and databases, and other topics by request. If there is interested shown, ACT Test prep and US Citizen prep will be offered.
There are six guidelines students should be familiar with and follow each time they meet with their tutor. Students will sign the tutoring agreement at their first tutoring session. These are guidelines for both tutor and student to follow and are intended to foster academic improvement, increase student engagement in the learning process, and to support and empower students to take responsibility for their own learning.
The tutor's job is to assist me in mastering course material and developing my skills by providing examples, asking questions, pointing out areas for improvement, engaging in a dialogue about my subject matter, and/or discussing study strategies and techniques.
The tutor is also not able to forecast the grade my instructor will give me. I AM responsible for my grade!
That means I will bring all the necessary materials, plus I will take an active role in the session and be an engaged participant.
Learning takes time and consists of numerous stages. That means I will not expect to immediately pass a test if I have not put in the necessary time to study and learn the material.
I will also make sure to ask questions of my tutor during sessions. If I think of a question later, I know I may ask questions anytime after/before my next session.
If I schedule an appointment, it is my responsibility to call and cancel or re-schedule if I can’t make it. When possible, that means at least 24-48 hours in advance. However, if I cannot, I will do my absolute best to cancel no less than 4 hours before my session. At the worst, I will cancel at least one hour before my session.
Additional materials will be available such as grammar and writing tricks--for when an extra resource is needed outside tutoring sessions.
For questions, please email: info@bighorntutoring.com For appointments, please email: appointments@bighorntutoring.com