{"id":3123,"date":"2020-05-02T19:44:03","date_gmt":"2020-05-02T19:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/?p=3123"},"modified":"2022-04-21T17:20:29","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T17:20:29","slug":"am-i-dumb-if-i-need-a-tutor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/am-i-dumb-if-i-need-a-tutor\/","title":{"rendered":"Am I Dumb If I Need a Tutor?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many misconceptions surrounding tutoring.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3126 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/not-dumb-tutor-student.jpg\" alt=\"student-learning\" width=\"352\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/not-dumb-tutor-student.jpg 598w, https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/not-dumb-tutor-student-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/not-dumb-tutor-student-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 352px) 100vw, 352px\" \/> These misconceptions might have you asking yourself, \u201cAm I dumb if I need a tutor?\u201d Here at Tutoring\u2026With a Twist*, we can confidently say you are NOT dumb if you need a tutor, and you\u2019re not alone in thinking that either. This blog post will dispel some of the myths about tutoring and set you on the path to success.<\/p>\n<h3>Everyone is Different<\/h3>\n<p>If you feel dumb for not understanding a certain subject, just remember everyone is different. Some students might be wizards when it comes to tackling math problems, but those same people might need help writing essays. We can\u2019t expect to naturally pick up every new concept with ease, and this is something we need to remind ourselves of more often than we normally do.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to assume some students just \u2018get it\u2019 while others are destined to struggle forever. This isn\u2019t the case! Proficiency in anything takes a lot of hard work and practice. Some students feel more stimulated by and engaged in certain subjects, so studying those areas might feel less like work than it might to other students. That doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re dumb for not understanding.<\/p>\n<p>If a subject or concept feels like a struggle, our tutors would be happy to help. Our tutors know exactly how to accommodate differences in learning, and they can help find what works best for you. It\u2019s never too late to get started on the path of learning.<\/p>\n<h3>Tutors Accommodate Every Learning Style<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3129 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/students-learning-style.jpg\" alt=\"tutor-students-learning\" width=\"449\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/students-learning-style.jpg 821w, https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/students-learning-style-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/students-learning-style-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/students-learning-style-100x67.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Many people think tutoring is just for students who aren\u2019t very smart, but this couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. Everyone is smart in their own way. Traditional classrooms don\u2019t often allow you to see that because they usually teach the curriculum according to one learning style. This can leave people wondering if they\u2019re dumb for not grasping what the teacher is saying.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re not dumb! Of the four learning styles (visual, auditory, read\/write, and kinesthetic), public schools usually teach the core subjects with read\/write techniques. This practice only resonates with a small percentage of people. Students who thrive using other methods can end up feeling lost as a result.<\/p>\n<p>If you find yourself asking, \u201cam I dumb if I need a tutor?\u201d just remember your brain is craving a different way of learning. A tutor can help you find which ways work best for you, and this will set you back on the right track. <a href=\"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/vark-learning-styles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about the learning styles here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Tutoring is a Great Supplement to Learning<\/h3>\n<p>Tutoring isn\u2019t just for students who find themselves struggling in school. Some students simply wish to get ahead in their studies. Others want to ask deeper questions and explore their subjects in ways the classroom environment can\u2019t provide.<\/p>\n<p>No matter your goals as a student, our tutors can help you achieve them. Tutoring can take your learning to the next level and help you feel satisfied with your school life. If this sounds like a dream come true, we\u2019d love to help!<\/p>\n<h3>Tutoring Isn\u2019t Just for School<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3131 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/out-of-school-student.jpg\" alt=\"homeschooling-student\" width=\"411\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/out-of-school-student.jpg 653w, https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/out-of-school-student-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/out-of-school-student-100x67.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 411px) 100vw, 411px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Although many people choose to hire a tutor when they need help with schoolwork, others just want to improve upon certain life skills outside of school. As part of the \u2018twist\u2019 at Tutoring\u2026With A Twist*, our twisted tutors are more than happy to help with organization, time management, confidence, and other important things they don\u2019t necessarily teach in school.<\/p>\n<p>Before you ask, \u201cAm I dumb if I need a tutor to help with organization?\u201d the answer is no! Everyone has different needs and things they would like to improve on, and that\u2019s totally OK. If you\u2019d like to learn more about how the \u2018twist\u2019 can make a difference in your school life or out-of-school life, feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/the-twist-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read all about the twist.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Tutoring is Nothing to Feel Ashamed About<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3133 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/happy-tutor-student.jpg\" alt=\"happy-tutor-student\" width=\"267\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/happy-tutor-student.jpg 564w, https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/happy-tutor-student-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/happy-tutor-student-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Some people tend to feel guilty about seeking the help of a tutor. They might feel like they\u2019re dumb or that they shouldn\u2019t need a tutor in order to understand something. However, tutoring is nothing to feel ashamed about.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of feeling ashamed about seeking the help of a tutor, you should feel proud for wanting to invest in your own development. Making an effort toward self-improvement is an admirable endeavour, and you should feel great about it. Even though we like to think we can, sometimes we have to accept we can\u2019t do everything by ourselves. The best part? There\u2019s absolutely nothing wrong with that!<\/p>\n<p>Once you change your mindset regarding what it means to have a tutor, you\u2019ll start to feel good about seeking help. We\u2019re all in this together, and it\u2019s nice to help each other out where we can. It\u2019s not a one-sided exchange either. Our tutors have learned a lot from their students over the years, and they\u2019re always happy to learn even more.<\/p>\n<p>Who would\u2019ve thought you might know something a tutor doesn\u2019t? Turns out you\u2019re not as dumb as you thought! In fact, you\u2019re not dumb at all.<\/p>\n<h3>You\u2019re Not Dumb for Needing a Tutor<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing wrong with seeking the help of a tutor. Our twisted tutors work with a wide variety of people for a ton of different reasons, and none of them are dumb! So, next time you find yourself asking, \u201cAm I dumb if I need a tutor?\u201d just remember the answer is NO.<\/p>\n<h3>Contact Us<\/h3>\n<p>If you think tutoring might be the perfect fit for you, we\u2019d love to hear from you! Feel free to get in touch by <a href=\"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visiting our website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to stay up to date with everything in the world of education, head on over and follow our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TutoringWithATwist\/?epa=SEARCH_BOX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook page.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>*Services provided by With a Twist Education Ltd.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<!-- Begin Mailchimp Signup Form -->\n<link href=\"\/\/cdn-images.mailchimp.com\/embedcode\/slim-10_7.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#mc_embed_signup{clear:left; font: 18px; font-family:sans-serif;}\n       #mc_embed_signup input.button{background-color: #652c90; width: 200px;}\n\t\/* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.\n\t   We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. *\/\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"mc_embed_signup\">\n<form action=\"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.us4.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=fc3f61d88e7cec0b5e0aa6a84&amp;id=3fa00bcba7\" method=\"post\" id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" name=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" class=\"validate\" target=\"_blank\" novalidate=\"\">\n    <div id=\"mc_embed_signup_scroll\">\n\t<label for=\"mce-EMAIL\">Get our new blogs sent to your inbox!<\/label>\n\t<input type=\"email\" value=\"\" name=\"EMAIL\" class=\"email\" id=\"mce-EMAIL\" placeholder=\"Email\" required=\"\">\n    <!-- real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups-->\n    <div style=\"position: absolute; left: -5000px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"b_fc3f61d88e7cec0b5e0aa6a84_3fa00bcba7\" tabindex=\"-1\" value=\"\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"clear\"><input type=\"submit\" value=\"   Subscribe\" name=\"subscribe\" id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe\" class=\"button\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n\n<!--End mc_embed_signup-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many misconceptions surrounding tutoring. These misconceptions might have you asking yourself, \u201cAm I dumb if I need a tutor?\u201d Here at Tutoring\u2026With a Twist*, we can confidently say you are NOT dumb if you need a tutor, and you\u2019re not alone in thinking that either. This blog post will dispel some of the myths about tutoring and set &#8230; <\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/am-i-dumb-if-i-need-a-tutor\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","no-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3123","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3123"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3123\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4886,"href":"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3123\/revisions\/4886"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3123"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}