ONLINE TUTOR CONNECT · BIWEEKLY EDITION
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OCTOBER 24, 2026 · BIWEEKLY EDITION
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IN THIS ISSUE
01 Conversation · 02 Tutors · 03 Videos · 04 Learning Habits
01 / YOUR NEXT STEP
Let’s discuss your
learning goals.
Tell us about your learner, subjects, learning challenges, goals, schedule, and preferences for individualized support. Our enrollment team can help you explore suitable tutoring options and prepare for onboarding.
A CONVERSATION, A CLEARER NEXT STEP
Begin where you are.
1
Share your needs
Tell us who the learning support is for, the subjects involved, and what you hope to achieve.
2
Choose a time
Select a 30-minute appointment that works in your time zone.
3
Plan your next step
Talk with our team about tutoring options, fit, scheduling, and onboarding.
02 / TUTOR NEWS
Growing expertise across our network.
From early reading and foundational math to writing, languages and science, our network brings together different kinds of educational experience. Meet four tutors with recently published profiles, then consider whose subject knowledge and teaching approach may fit your learner.
Alexis Hudson
OTC-T1022
Early literacy, foundational math & elementary science
Pre-K–Grade 4; foundational remediation for older learners and conversational English for adults.
11 years of teaching and tutoring; B.S. in Early Childhood Education; TEFL and TESOL training.
Uses visuals, demonstrations and game-like activities, and tries a new angle when an explanation does not click.
Young English Language Learners and adult conversational English.
Central Time · Confirm the learner’s level and current schedule.
Rehana Casoojee
OTC-T1015
English literacy, phonics & remedial reading
Primarily Grades 1–3; Afrikaans additional-language support and adult academic writing are also listed.
17 years of classroom experience; B.Ed. specializing in the Foundation Phase and remedial-education coursework.
Builds reading and writing skills through structured, individualized support, encouragement and collaboration with families.
English; Afrikaans as an additional-language subject.
South Africa · SAST (UTC+2) · Confirm current openings.
Janet Rundquist
OTC-T1010
Language Arts, writing & Spanish Levels 1–2
Middle school–adult; Spanish Levels 1–2 also extend to college learners. Intermediate-to-advanced English language support.
20 years of teaching; B.S. degrees in English and Spanish, M.Ed. in Instructional Technology, and published fiction-writing experience.
Starts with rapport and shared goals, then adapts through conversation, mind-mapping, real-life analogies and revision.
English instruction; Spanish for subject support and communication.
No AP, IB, Honors or college-entrance exam prep. Spanish-medium or fully bilingual sessions are not offered.
Central Time · Profile lists an October 26, 2026 start; confirm availability.
Marwa Rawag
OTC-T1031
Science, English/ELA & math through Pre-Algebra
Elementary–high school; individualized academic support, including experience helping students with IEPs.
Over 10 years across educational settings; B.A. in Public Health from UC Irvine and school-based instructional experience.
Uses visual supports, practical examples and manageable steps to help learners ask questions and build understanding.
English and Arabic tutoring and family communication.
Pacific Time · Confirm the subject, support needs and current schedule.
An expertise snapshot
19
Published tutor profiles
Listed in the public Tutor Directory when this edition was prepared. This is not a count of current openings.
Pre-K–adult
A range of learner levels
Published profiles include early learning, K–12, selected introductory university subjects and adult learning. Each tutor has a specific scope.
A published profile does not confirm immediate availability. Matching depends on the learner’s needs, suitability, the individual tutor’s acceptance and current openings.
03 / FROM OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Read actively. Write thoughtfully.
Keep the thinking yours.
These three free, full-length sessions explore different skills: purposeful reading, metaphor writing and using AI for feedback while thinking independently. Watch in sections, pause to try the activity yourself, and bring a useful observation or question to your tutor.
Metaphor Builder: A Guided Writing Practice | Online Tutor Connect
62:12 · Writing craft
For: Grades 6–9
Create and test metaphors for emotions or ideas. The session moves from a modeled example to supported practice and an independent check, including where a comparison works and where it stops being useful.
Put it into practice: Choose one idea. Write a comparison, name two features it captures, and note one important limit. Revise the wording to match your intended tone.
The SQ3R Textbook Mastery Method: Survey, Question, Read, Recite & Review | Online Tutor Connect
62:20 · Active textbook reading
For: College learners
Explore Survey, Question, Read, Recite and Review. The session shows how to preview a chapter, read with a question in mind, explain key ideas from memory and revisit what remains unclear.
Put it into practice: Try one short textbook section. Turn its heading into a question, read to answer it, then close the text and explain the answer. Reopen it to check what you missed.
How to Use AI as a Study Buddy | Without Outsourcing Your Thinking | Online Tutor Connect
62:21 · Independent thinking with AI
For: High school, college & adult learners
Use the BUDDY approach to attempt the thinking first, ask for support and dialogue, check important information, and finish with independent practice rather than an automatically completed answer.
Put it into practice: Attempt a practice question before asking for a hint. Check the feedback against your course materials, then solve or explain a similar example without AI.
Explore @OnlineTutorConnect on YouTube →
Try this before your next session
The Three-Minute Teach-Back Challenge. All you need is one familiar topic and a way to note a question.
- Minute 1 — Explain: Choose one topic you have already studied. Put your notes aside and explain it aloud in your own words. Use one example if it helps.
- Minute 2 — Find the uncertainty: Check your explanation against your notes, textbook or worked example. Identify one part you could not explain clearly.
- Minute 3 — Write one question: Turn that uncertainty into a specific question for your tutor, such as “Why do denominators need to match when adding fractions?”
For younger learners: Read a short paragraph or revisit a familiar problem together. Ask, “Can you tell me what that means?” or “Can you show me how you know?” Write down one question together and celebrate the attempt. Keep it conversational rather than turning it into a test.
04 / PRACTICAL SUPPORT
Make this week’s learning more focused.
1
Set one clear goal
Name a topic or skill to work on this week.
2
Practice consistently
Choose a short routine that fits your schedule.
3
Share useful feedback
Bring questions and observations to your next session.
A USEFUL QUESTION TO BRING
“I can read the words.
What do they mean?”
For example, a tutor could invite the learner to retell a short paragraph, use a familiar example, and check understanding before moving on.
Illustrative learning scenario; not a real learner’s story.
A NOTE FOR LEARNERS & FAMILIES
Progress begins with
a good conversation.
Ask your learner: What felt clear? What still needs practice? A few thoughtful questions can help a tutor understand priorities and plan more focused support.
05 / YOUR CONVERSATION
Share your needs.
Then choose a time.
Our team can help you explore tutoring options and prepare for onboarding. Send a short introduction first, then select an available date and time for your 30-minute conversation.
1. Share your learning goals
A few details help us understand the learner and prepare for a useful conversation.
Thank you for your response. ✨
2. Book a 30-minute conversation
After sending your details, use the same email address here. Your appointment is confirmed when you complete the Calendly booking. If no times are listed, submit your needs so our team can follow up.
Ready to find your next step?
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