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Mastering Time Management

In today’s fast-paced world, time has become one of our most precious resources. The ability to effectively manage and prioritize our time can make the difference between success and failure, accomplishment and stress. Time management is not just about getting more done in less time; it’s about making conscious…

FREE Modern Calligraphy Workshop at ECTC

As a token of our appreciation this holiday season, please enjoy a free modern calligraphy workshop led by our wonderful tutor, Calley. The even is open to anyone, but we do need preregistration so we have appropriate supplies available. Modern Calligraphy is a beautiful way to spice up your…

Tips for Completing a Scholarship Application

Over the last twenty years, I have served on several scholarship grading committees. Who decides the winners and how? How can you maximize your chances to win scholarship money? Truth exposed below!   Follow the directions. I know, I know. How basic is this? Seriously though, in every committee…

Math Set to Music

Do you wish you saved your math notebook to help your own middle schoolers? Check out this great tool for remembering the rules for Integer addition and subtraction. This is the same method we use at East Cobb Tutoring Center to teach this skill.  

Can’t Believe I Just Said That

“I can’t believe I just said that.” Is this inner monologue familiar? I say it to myself all the time! “Don’t hit your brother with salami.” Followed by, “I can’t believe I just said that.” There are three HUGE skills that probably seem obvious to your parents (they can’t…

Studying for Math

We are commonly asked to assist with study skills (don’t worry, that’s a natural part of tutoring). One of the problems we notice among our students is that they study the same way for all of their classes. If you had a geography test how would you study? How…