Online Tutoring Getting Wider Acceptance in Tutoring Industry

Online, September 14, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Santa Clara, California : Across the United States, online tutoring is becoming the most popular trend for providing one-on-one tutoring. Today's working parents do not have sufficient time to help their children with their studies. Even those who do have time find themselves lacking in knowledge to help children in middle and high schools in subjects such as Math. These parents seek tutoring help to give their children the extra advantage they need.

More and more parents think that online tutors can provide the additional tutoring support needed to score high in subjects such as Math, Science or English. Recent advancements in internet technology have made online one-on-one tutoring a viable option, comparable to face-to-face tutoring. It has been proven to be very effective. The fact that a student can engage in this form of tutoring from home makes it a very convenient and flexible option for most students and parents.

Growing Stars (www.GrowingStars.com) is a pioneer in high-quality online tutoring; the company offers effective, yet affordable tutoring programs for K-12 and college students. Growing Stars' highly effective tutoring sessions are aimed at enhancing the learning skills of the students and at the same time helping the students to improve their confidence.

Growing Stars online tutors help students in the comfort of their own homes. They are available anytime the student is in need of support. This offering comes as a welcome relief to parents who cannot afford home tutors and do not want to opt for private group tutoring at local brick-and-mortar tutoring centers.

Online tutoring also saves the time and cost of traveling to a tutor's home or coaching center. Another benefit of 1-on-1 online tutoring over private coaching classes is that students get individual attention from the tutor online. Direct one-on-one tutoring helps in quickly finding out the difficulties the child is facing, and focusing on those areas for rapid improvement.

Growing Stars online tutoring entails flexible timing. Children can settle on a convenient time for sessions instead of rushing to a private tutor after returning from school, or sacrificing time for playing and recreation.

Growing Stars offers online tutoring for elementary level, high school level and college level, for a range of subjects such as Math, Science, various test prep courses, languages, and various IT courses. The online tutoring program involves one-on-one sessions with one teacher tutoring only one student at any given time, so the sessions are truly effective. Once a student is enrolled for the program, a free assessment test is given to determine the areas that need special attention and improvement. Based on the results of the online assessment test, the student's Education Manager works with the tutor and prepares an individually tailored tutoring plan for the child.

Growing Stars has been in existence since 2004, and thousands of students have benefited from Growing Stars' unique online tutoring program. Growing Stars' highly qualified teachers closely monitor each child's progress and follow up with the student's parents on a regular basis, ensuring that the child acquires the skills that are needed to excel academically. More than 90% of their tutors hold Masters Degrees in Math or their respective subjects.

Shoni K Johnson, Teacher at a Public Charter School, says about Growing Stars, "I have referred several of my students to Growing Stars for math tutoring over the last two years. Growing Stars tutors have always proven to be positive, encouraging, professional and extremely knowledgeable in the subjects. .It is very effective that they support the current curriculum the student is using. In addition, their feedback is specific and timely, which is helpful for lesson planning with the parents!"

Mike Pappas, a Teacher with the Fremont Unified School District, says about Growing Stars, "Not only is it a great service but also it is convenient, economical and most importantly the teaching staff was knowledgeable and patient which are two crucial aspects of teaching. My skepticism is gone and I am now a firm believer."

Growing Stars is now offering a one-month, risk-free, Online Tutoring program. Customers who enroll with this offer get eight scheduled tutoring sessions (two per week), everyday homework help, an Initial Assessment Test, access to Growing Stars Classroom Software, and periodic conferences with Growing Stars' Academic Directors. The customer needs to pay only if completely satisfied at the end of the one-month risk-free trial period. This offer comes with absolutely no long-term contracts.

About Growing Stars: GrowingStars.com is a tutoring service that offers high-quality online tutoring and educational programs at affordable prices. The standard tutoring program costs $15 per hour, or $120 per month for 8 hours of tutoring with a highly qualified tutor. Most tutors at Growing Stars do possess a Masters Degree in Math or their respective subjects. The coaching programs are available for the elementary, middle and high school levels. The institute also conducts test preparation sessions for SAT and PSAT studies, IB diploma programs, AP tests, and ACT college entrance exams.