Read about a student's literacy journey. A. is a young adult, who recognized it’s never too late to claim his right to literacy. It took a lot for him to gather the courage to leave the house and begin tutoring with RITES teacher, Deborah Phillips (pictured here, working on their Wilson reading and spelling lesson). While he receives some financial assistance from RITES, that money will run … [Read more...]
Meet Our New Math Tutors
Need Help with Math? High school grades matter, and high school math skills are 50% of your SAT score. Get ahead and be prepared for your next test with one of our new math tutors. Meet Math Tutor John Simpson Many people struggle with math, or just plainly don’t like it; for others, it comes quite naturally. I’ve experienced both sides of this at different times in my life, giving me … [Read more...]
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Conversation Not Confrontation
Parent/Teacher Conferences are held several times a year to help parents, teachers and children share information that will lead to a successful school year, academically, socially and psychologically. As a parent, teacher, and administrator, I have found that the key to a successful conference is planning. This blog is about planning for a successful parent/teacher conference. It is … [Read more...]
RITES Academic Summer Programs: Can Your Child Afford to Miss Out?
ASK YOURSELF, IS YOUR CHILD ... Struggling with READING, not comprehending as s/he could, or reluctant to read? Having trouble WRITING ideas down, starting assignments, or organizing thoughts on paper? Not quickly grasping MATH concepts, haphazardly approaching math problems or taking a long time to complete steps? Disorganized, unsure what and how to STUDY for tests, or spending … [Read more...]
Learn about the stages of literacy development from Michelle Usenia, RITES New Academic Support Tutor
RITES’ Academic Support Tutor, Michelle Usenia, taught Language Arts at the Learning Prep School, a private school for children with learning difficulties and disabilities. She also taught first, third and fifth grades and is an expert supporting children through the literacy stages. Michelle supports children from grades 1-3 at the RITES Learning Center in Pawtucket on Sunday mornings. She shares … [Read more...]