– Ifrah Aydid has always strived to be the best educator she could be – teaching children ranging from pre-school through high school for years. During her time teaching English as a Second Language students, she noticed their struggle to understand the work, which prompted Ifrah’s return to school to receive a master’s in education along with a reading specialist certification. Ifrah acknowledged the fact that the material should be more individualized for those students, but knew it wasn’t possible in that school setting. At the same time, she witnessed her two sons excel in school, years beyond their grade level. They had been enrolled in Kumon since they were three years old, and routinely shocked their own teachers with their advanced knowledge and independent comprehension. When it came time for a career change, Ifrah knew that becoming a Kumon Instructor was the perfect way for her to continue her passion of teaching, while making sure each of her students were at their own appropriate “just-right” level of study. She is now officially the proud owner and Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Lemon Grove.
“Kumon doesn’t restrict students to their own grade level, which is how both of my sons were able to study years ahead of their peers,” said Ifrah Aydid, owner of Kumon of Lemon Grove. “Each child is supported and encouraged to reach their own potential through fostered independence and individualized instruction, which is what sets Kumon apart from the rest.”
“These results translated into a self-esteem boost that I didn’t anticipate,” Ms. Goldman said.
Teachers are recommending students who can benefit from Kumon’s instruction and, with parent involvement, are making the enrichment center an official partner in the learning process.
“The idea is not for Kumon students to be ‘tutored’ per se but to ‘self-propel’ through the material,” says center director Naomi Sazuki…
Even if your child prefers roving work stations to a dedicated desk, identify appropriate study spots and make sure she has all necessary supplies. “Try to pick the quietest areas in your home that will have as few distractions as possible,” advises Rima Muth from the national math and reading enrichment program Kumon.
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Leah Coyle
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Leah Coyle
201.692.3121
201.245.1037 (mobile)
[email protected]
1.800.ABC.MATH