Contact Information
| Phone: | (813) 684-2400 |
| Fax: | (813) 684-3309 |
| Monday: | 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday: | 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Friday: | By Appointment |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
News
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Don’t hesitate…Start a program now
At Sylvan, we have programs that will fit your child’s needs, as well as, fit into your busy schedule. With flexible hours after school and weekend instruction, today is the perfect time to make a change for your child’s education.
At Sylvan of Brandon, we have designed a curriculum that is aligned with Sunshine State Standards and our programs will naturally fit within the realm of your child’s Florida education. With Academic Reading and Math Essentials programs that are designed to produce a minimum of 1 year’s growth in the first 36 hours of tutoring, you are bound to see improvements in your student’s grades, attitude towards school and homework, and a refreshed perspective in regards to their education.
If you would like more information in regards to the programs we offer, pricing and our Sylvan Guarantee, please contact Tiffany Perkins at 684-2400 and she will be happy to discuss our tutoring programs in detail with you.
Back to School
It is that time again, we have headed back to school and the students that attended Sylvan for tutoring throughout the summer are ready to show off their new skills.
The staff at Sylvan of Brandon is looking forward to meeting some bright new faces and to help, encourage, and educate a new class of students. Below we have complied a list of helpful hints and tools for the upcoming months to come:
1. Stay involved. Don’t let the teachers in the classroom determine what you know about your child’s education. Talk to them and ask questions. This is the only way to stay on top of any issues that may arise throughout the school year.
2. Be proactive, not reactive. If you start to notice a problem in one particular area, seek advice and assistance. Teachers, guidance counselors and Sylvan staff are always ready and willing to guide you in the right direction.
3. Always remain positive! Even though grades may slip or issues may arise, don’t get discouraged. There is always a solution for any child’s educational needs. Don’t be afraid to use your resources and research the problem and get the right help!
4. Use your school resources! Most teachers are using EdLine through the school website to stay in direct contact with families and to keep them up to date on the materials that are being covered during that particular time. If the teacher is not using EdLine, use the school’s planner to communicate.
If you use these helpful hints, your child’s success in school is inevitable.
If you do become concerned and would like to seek the assistance of Sylvan, please contact Tiffany Perkins at 813-684-2400 and she will be happy to discuss the programs that we offer and how we can find the solution that you are looking for. We look forward to guiding you and your student to a successful year.
Is your child struggling in Math?
Here are some helpful hints to assist your child at home during homework time.
1. Make math practical. Apply math to every day life whenever possible.
2. Review previously learned math concepts before tackling new assignments. Starting with something familiar will help improve confidence.
3. Dispel the notion that math is difficult by talking math with your child as you use it in everyday activities.
4. Ask your child’s math teacher for a schedule of math topics. Take the time to develop two projects or exercises per week that will reinforce what your child is learning in school.
5. Work with your child to solve math problems using multiple methods. This will help your child develop further understanding.
6. Provide pictorial examples of math concepts. Draw or collect pictures of animals, object, or people to show addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
7. Practice percentage with items on sale in catalogs and stores. Encourage your child to compute full price, sale price, and savings.
8. Open a savings account at the back to help your child establish a savings plan. Or, develop a checkbook or credit card system for your child to use at home.
9. Allow your child to help plan the next family trip. Help him or her to compute miles, cost of gas, and expenses for food, hotel, and entertainment.
10. Encourage your family to do math aloud and to explain the series of steps involved in solving the problem.
11. Follow your child’s progress through their math book, tests, and homework.
Don’t let problems with math linger. Since math builds on previously learned concepts, it is essential to identify and address problems early so they don’t compound. Now is a great time to take care of this! Please contact Tiffany Perkins at Sylvan of Brandon and I can assist you with getting started with a successful math program.
Study Skills
Tired of arguing with your teen over homework? Feel like you are more of a nag than a parent? Sylvan has the answer for you. Our tutors offer a Study Skills program that covers a wide array of skills. Not only will it teach your child to be an independent studier, it will also provide many life skills that will assist your student later on down the road. Skills ranging from Preferences and Priorities to Reading and Research will get your child prepared for the task at hand and help them think down the road into their academic future. You can contact your local Brandon or Riverview centers for further details. Tiffany will be delighted to assist you onto a road of quiet homework nights and successful students.
Tokens, Tokens, Tokens!
As a reminder, all students are encouraged to bring their report cards to Sylvan to earn extra tokens. They earn 10 just for bringing it and for each A,B,C, and improved grades students will earn even more tokens! Please make sure we see the results of their hard work!
Homework Struggles
Is homework time in your home a struggle? Does it lead to your child "shutting down?" We can help.
Our Homework Support program is for students who need individualized attention and need to be taught skills that they didn’t grasp in the classroom. They need a teacher to teach them the concepts so they can complete their assignments. These students are typically struggling with concepts that were missed in prior grades but need help to keep their heads above water. Generally, the class is just moving too fast for them. These sessions are regularly scheduled instruction.
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