As a professor at Columbia University's Teachers College and founder of The League of Exceptional Tutors, I'm proud to announce our groundbreaking course, "Advanced Tutoring Techniques."
This marks a historic moment as the first university-level course dedicated to professional tutoring, representing our commitment to elevating tutoring as a recognized academic discipline.
Course Design for Working Professionals
Drawing from my 18 years of tutoring experience, I've carefully structured this course to accommodate working professionals.
This course represents more than just professional development—it's the beginning of a movement to establish tutoring as a recognized professional discipline within higher education.
As your instructor, I'm excited to share the insights and methodologies I've developed throughout my career.
The program runs from January 2-16, 2025, combining four intensive Zoom sessions with flexible asynchronous learning modules.
This hybrid approach ensures that participants can advance their expertise while maintaining their professional commitments.
Course Coverage
As a Columbia University professor, I'm committed to maintaining the institution's high academic standards while making this specialized knowledge accessible to tutoring professionals.
This course represents the intersection of rigorous academic research and practical application.
My background in cognitive science deeply informs this course's curriculum. Participants will explore:
- Advanced reading comprehension strategies rooted in neuroscience
- Mathematical reasoning techniques based on cognitive psychology
- Inclusive tutoring practices informed by educational research
- Evidence-based approaches to student engagement and motivation
Our online format delivers Columbia's educational excellence directly to you. Through carefully designed live sessions and self-paced modules, you'll experience a learning environment that mirrors the modern tutoring landscape.
Flexible Enrollment Options
Understanding the diverse needs of education professionals, we offer two enrollment paths:
- Graduate Credit Track: $2,050 - For those seeking academic credentials
- Non-Credit Professional Track: $295 - For practitioners focused on skill development
Both options provide access to the same high-quality content and expert instruction.
For detailed information and registration, please contact me directly at DML2183@tc.columbia.edu. Space is limited to ensure personalized attention and optimal learning outcomes.
Professional Growth Opportunities
This course opens multiple pathways for career advancement:
- Enhanced private tutoring practice capabilities
- Foundations for launching independent tutoring businesses
- Advanced techniques for educational consulting
- Professional credentials from a prestigious institution
Looking Forward
As we prepare to launch this pioneering program, I invite you to join me in reshaping the landscape of professional tutoring.
Together, we'll explore advanced methodologies, scientific foundations, and practical applications that will elevate your tutoring practice to new heights.
Join me in this groundbreaking initiative as we establish new standards for professional tutoring education. Your participation will help shape the future of our field.
I've briefly shared about it in one of my podcast interviews here.
For more information, visit Columbia University’s website here.