I hope you are all managing to stay safe, healthy, and relatively calm during these scary and uncertain times. I just wanted to reach out to all current and prospective clients and their families to apprise you of our situation at CES. Your safety and well-being are our highest priority. We are offering different options for tutoring: online, in-person at our offices, in the student’s home, at a neutral location, and/or outside.
We offer online tutoring on many platforms (e.g., FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, Google Hangouts, Microsoft Teams) or even phone tutoring if a student is struggling. Depending on the comfort level of the family and the tutor, some sessions are now taking place in person, with safety protocols in place. At our offices, we have plexiglass on the desks, masks and face shields if needed, strict disinfection of the office environment, and social distancing where necessary. Sessions can also be held outside. Our tutors will work with families to be sure everyone is comfortable. Above all, no tutor or student will hold an in-person session if they are sick or have been in contact with someone who has symptoms.
The situation has not been ideal for students, particularly those with learning differences, ADHD, executive functioning issues, etc. Schools were forced to change their curriculum and require lessons, assignments, tests, and projects online. There are many problems our clients face with this new, unknown frontier. For instance, for students with executive function difficulties, it is challenging them to be organized, manage their time wisely, plan projects well, study effectively, and tune out all of the stimulation at home. If they are attending school in a hybrid model, students have to remember their materials both at home and school, keep track of when and how assignments are due, and manage their lives in an efficient manner. In addition, they may have lost valuable skills over the past year. Students may feel lost and have to play “catch up” after school opened again. Our tutors remain flexible and open to serving each client’s individual needs. The same goes for any new or prospective clients. If you or your child is overwhelmed by the academic work, we are here to help.
As always, feel free to reach out to me anytime if you have any questions or concerns. Emailing me at centerforeducationalservices@gmail.com is the quickest way to reach me since I am not always available by phone. You can also leave me a message at 610-642-4056 with a good number and time to call you, and I will do so promptly.
Thank you all for your understanding and flexibility!
Take care of yourselves and your loved ones,
Amanda C. Strine, Psy.D.
Director of the Center for Educational Services