Tutorz Blog http://blog.tutorz.com Facilitating Communications Between Students and Partents Nationwide Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:12:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 en Blacklisting tutors: Story of Torezhan http://blog.tutorz.com/2009/06/28/blacklisting-tutors-story-of-torezhan/ http://blog.tutorz.com/2009/06/28/blacklisting-tutors-story-of-torezhan/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:55:34 +0000 Dirk Wagner http://blog.tutorz.com/2009/06/28/blacklisting-tutors-story-of-torezhan/ As a part of their work tutors commonly have to deal with the problem of fraudulent client requests. According to our experience the most common type of fraud is the “Nigerian Fraud” technique. This type of fraud involves the student’s farther who is conveniently a rich business person living in Nigeria (or Australia, Canada, UK, etc.). His son is going to visit your town in a few weeks. The son is new to the U.S. so he needs help with English. The rich business person offers you a very generous hourly rate ($50-$150) and you’re looking forward to this opportunity. The Nigerian business person sends a Western Union wire transfer for $3,000; he emails you a copy. more…

]]> http://blog.tutorz.com/2009/06/28/blacklisting-tutors-story-of-torezhan/feed/ These are great resources! - February 2008 http://blog.tutorz.com/2008/03/04/these-are-great-resources-february-2008/ http://blog.tutorz.com/2008/03/04/these-are-great-resources-february-2008/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:44:23 +0000 Bryan McNutt http://blog.tutorz.com/2008/03/04/these-are-great-resources-february-2008/ thanks man i apprecaite it.. its a cool site. nice, thanks again.  February 8, 2008 by Anonymous, Chicago, IL

Thank you! These are great resources!  February 8, 2008 by Katelyn, Chicago, IL

Thank You Soooo Very Much. I know this will help.  February 1, 2008 by Anonymous, La Plata, MD

]]> http://blog.tutorz.com/2008/03/04/these-are-great-resources-february-2008/feed/ Feedback: Tutors, Students, Parents, we are Looking for Your Help. http://blog.tutorz.com/2008/03/04/feedback-tutors-students-parents-we-are-looking-for-your-help/ http://blog.tutorz.com/2008/03/04/feedback-tutors-students-parents-we-are-looking-for-your-help/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:33:56 +0000 Bryan McNutt http://blog.tutorz.com/2008/03/04/feedback-tutors-students-parents-we-are-looking-for-your-help/ I just wanted to thank everyone for visiting Tutorz. We are very grateful to have you as users and are happy to provide our services. Our staff continues to do its best to refine Tutorz’ services making it easier to find reliable, affordable, and capable tutors. Because of this Tutorz is starving for your input. If you have something to say about Tutorz leave a comment at the end of this blog. Below are some questions that we have a particular interest in.

  1. Would you recommend Tutorz to a friend or family member?
  2. What is one thing that Tutorz should be doing differently?
  3. How long did it take for a tutor to respond to your request?
  4. Did you find a tutor that improved your (your child’s) learning skills?
  5. How did you hear about us?
  6. How was your experience with the tutor you chose?
  7. Are you receiving a significant amount of tutoring requests?

Thanks for your time, we are excited to hear from you and anxious to improve Tutorz.

Sincerely,
Tutorz

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by Mary Mackay, The Equal Learning Foundation (ELF), January 29th, 2008

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Thank you, thank you, thank you I have just emailed one of the tutors from
this site, her name is Valarie, and will read through more or the profiles
in just a little while. Thank you again, Genyne.  January 14,  2008 by Genyne,  Detriot, MI


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neat. thanks a bunch. December 14, 2007 by Anonymous, Seattle, WA

What an amazing service. Thanks.  December 1, 2007 by Ron, Berkeley, CA

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In the following Lisa, an Educator discusses some ideas for integrating new technology with education, what the future may hold for education, and real high-tech resources for students and educators.

Smart Phones and Tutoring?
The smart phone…screen size may present problems for students. Most students require a lot of room to perform mathematical calculations. Perhaps more…

]]> http://blog.tutorz.com/2007/11/20/e-learning-futuristic-education-resources-for-today-and-ideas-for-tomorrow/feed/ WyzAnt.com and Tutorz Partner to Help Students with Homework and Academic Performance. http://blog.tutorz.com/2007/11/13/wyzantcom-and-tutorz-partner-to-help-students-with-homework-and-academic-performance/ http://blog.tutorz.com/2007/11/13/wyzantcom-and-tutorz-partner-to-help-students-with-homework-and-academic-performance/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:43:26 +0000 Bryan McNutt http://blog.tutorz.com/2007/11/13/wyzantcom-and-tutorz-partner-to-help-students-with-homework-and-academic-performance/ WyzAnt and Tutorz: the perfect match when it comes to connecting students and tutors.

Port Hueneme, California and Summit, New Jersey, November 12th, 2007 — The web services of Tutorz.com has teamed with the professional tutoring expertise of WyzAnt.com to generate an academically effective online connection between students and tutors.

Now that Tutorz and WyzAnt have joined forces, it is simpler than ever for tutors and students to find each other online. more…

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Wow! that ’s amazing!! thank you so much! November 28, 2007 by Michelle

Thank you for enlightening me regarding my sons tutoring. I have already contacted Shayla Hanson to arrange a meeting. She is in Wheaton, 7 miles from our home. If you look her up you’ll see what a special person she is. Singing lessons and piano lessons are a long term commitment and the choice I make now will affect my son for years to come. I am very greatful for your kindness. I was unaware of that sight and I feel like she is just what we were looking for. November 30, 2007 by John, Warrenville, IL

]]> http://blog.tutorz.com/2007/11/05/thank-you-so-much-comments-in-november/feed/ What a wonderful site! - Comments in September http://blog.tutorz.com/2007/10/02/what-a-wonderful-site-comments-in-september/ http://blog.tutorz.com/2007/10/02/what-a-wonderful-site-comments-in-september/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:46:44 +0000 Bryan McNutt http://blog.tutorz.com/2007/10/02/what-a-wonderful-site-comments-in-september/ I posted my data on Lewis’ Profile. Thank you for this pro bono service.
September 18, 2007 by Dr. Lewis W. Heniford, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

I feel your site allows me to reach more people. Your site provides me with more exposure. Thank You. September 11, 2007 by Ramona Cadogan

I am VERY thankful to you for the referral.
September 13, 2007 by Anna Burago, Kirkland, WA

What a wonderful site! September 15, 2007 by Lisa L. Russell, Homestead, FL

Oh My. Thank you!! September 6, 2007 by Patrice Foster, Seattle, CA

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