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It's a little fun. It's nice to read Poems do not make sense. It can describe somebody. The season A feeling. Nia (pictured) works on multiplication facts with her tutor, Betty.  Betty cleverly and creatively used cups as a math … [Read more...] about “Not Wanting to Do a Poem” by Nia, Grade 4

SPOILER ALERT:  This review contains spoilers for the movie Avengers: Endgame. As the movie opens, all hope is gone.  Thanos has won.  Thanos is a world dominating killer.  “Avengers: Endgame” tells the story of how the heroic Avengers come back … [Read more...] about (SPOILER ALERT!) A Review of Avengers: Endgame by Desmond, Grade 6

  I’ve been reading “Frindle” during tutoring with Julia. This is the dictionary from the book. My favorite part of tutoring is the book and game time. Ke’Mani is a 5th grader who attends Cluster Tutoring in Oak Park. She’s good at … [Read more...] about ‘Frindle’ by Ke’Mani, Grade 5

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This submission is written by Danisha, a 7th grader, who has advice for new tutors. Dear New Tutors, I know going in to Cluster Tutoring and meeting your student is nerve wracking but don’t worry they’re nervous too. Things to help with the … [Read more...] about Advice for New Tutors

Many of the students at Cluster Tutoring have shared their personal strengths. Some have specials talents that serve them well at school. Some flourish in the arts, sports, or have other assets. Here is the fourth and last installment of the 2018 – … [Read more...] about Student Profiles – Personal Strengths, Part 2