What to Do When There’s Nothing to Do
In this workshop, experienced tutor John Reece presents creative ideas for group and 1-on-1 tutoring. Often, students do not have homework or may be reluctant to do homework or more …
Making Connections – 2017 Summer Program
Join School on Wheels staff to learn about our exciting 2017 summer program. Studies have shown that learning how to make personal connections to books strengthens reading comprehension skills and …
Changing Attitudes and Behavior in Your Tutoring Sessions
Does your student give up when work is difficult? Does he/she act out in a group setting? In this workshop, elementary teacher and School on Wheels tutor Natalie Platon provides …
Resume and Cover Letter Writing 101
This workshop addresses the art of resume and cover letter writing and is geared toward students with little or no work experience. Help students get over the angst of resume …
Tutoring Solutions: Advice and Tips to Suit your Student’s Needs #5
This workshop serves as a question and answer session for tutors seeking assistance in helping their student. Allison covers some highly requested topics including solutions to common behavior issues, resources …
Career Month Workshop
This workshop addresses the pervasive catchphrase “college and career readiness” and offers tutors age-appropriate activities to engage students in career exploration and preparation. The webinar also introduces participants to three …
Back to School: A Tutor’s Guide
This webinar is one of our greatest hits. While it originally took place in 2016, the ideas and practices discussed remain tried and true. Join School on Wheels for important …
How Khan Academy Can Enhance Your Tutoring Sessions
How do you know what topics your students need help with? What can you do to make sure you’re prepared for each tutoring session? The School on Wheels Digital Learning …
What You Need to Know About Family Homelessness
In this workshop, LAHSA’s Sylvia Williams provides an overview of the process families go through when they find themselves homeless or under eviction. She also discusses general trends and the …
Mentoring Teens
Working with teens can be a challenging and rewarding experience. In this workshop, experienced tutors/teen mentors Jake Troxell, Chris Van Nest, and Alana Johnston discuss the foundations and building blocks …