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Why Gnüteacher?





EXPERIENCE That's what you get with Gnüteacher. The staff and executive board of Gnüteacher have over 75 years combined experience in the field of Education. From teaching SPED Kindergarten in Maine to lecturing third year medical school students at the University of the West Indies, Gnüteacher has done most everything. Our staff has taught in public and private schools both here and overseas. We know what works and what doesn't because we have tried and, to be honest, failed a few times but we learned from those mistakes. Your child benefits from the truly best practices developed by Gnüteacher.

APPROACH No long,expensive,diagnostic testing and endless tutoring sessions. We talk to the student first. Simple questions, simple answers and a plan to exceed with less effort.

RESULTS The bottom line. We guarantee to give your children the tools they'll need to prosper in a fast-changing world. We will help them to acquire genuine knowledge in Logic, Rhetoric and Grammar. We will help teach them how to work smarter, not harder and we will try to instill a love for learning that will last a lifetime.

AND...

Because A High School Diploma Is Not Good Enough For Your Child

Especially in today's world where a high school diploma doesn't even guarantee that your child can read or write much less understand advanced mathematical equations, perform valid scientific experiments or create great literature and art. You've heard the stories and have probably known some young people who, let's face it, weren't that bright. It's not their fault though. It's the public schools that have failed them. Don't let that happen to your child. Don't settle for an inferior public education. Give your child a head start. Invest in their future before it's time to go to college and not only will your child stand apart when the time comes but they will also be ready for the challenges of higher education.

Gnüteacher doesn't offer a 'one size fits all' or a 'fill-in-the-worksheet' approach to learning. Every middle school aged child IS different and learns in different ways at different times but in some ways all children are similar.

  • All students love to learn if only the objective, usefulness, and importance of the knowledge is made apparent to them.
  • All students require and deserve rewards for their efforts.
  • Any student can learn anything if they have the desire and someone to teach them.

    • Individual Attention...The Gnüteacher Difference

    Most tutoring services promise individual attention but rarely deliver it. The reality is your child will sit at a table with three or four other students who are busy filling in a worksheet for the tutor while your child gets his five minutes of individual attention. Then your child will fill in a worksheet while another student gets individual attention for five minutes. All that individual attention only costs $25 to $40 an hour.

    When Gnüteacher promises individual attention for your child that's exactly what we mean. Individual attention, eye contact and actual concern for your child's success. We will talk to your child to find out what THEY think the problem is with their schoolwork after all, they probably know best. Then together we will work on a plan to exceed expectations. Together we will talk to the teachers who hand out the grades and find out from them what it takes to get an 'A'. Gnüteacher will review all major assignments before they are passed in and offer suggestions for improvement. Now that's what we call individual attention.

    Gnüteacher provides the following services for middle school aged children (10-15 year olds) in Cumberland County/ Portland, Maine:

    Pre-Paid Educational Services

    It's like having a private tutor on call just for your child. Pre-paid seasonal membership includes:

  • The Plan to Exceed
    A written agreement reached between the parents, student and tutor which outlines the steps to be taken towards achieving educational excellence.
  • Learning Workshops and Seminars
    Held at various locations throughout the city. Examples include: The Great Books: Reading and discussing different translations of Homer's 'Iliad' in the rare book room at the Portland Public Library.
    The Philosophy of Science: Questions and answers about the universe for the Physicist/Astronomer/Mathematician at the Southworth Planetarium.
    The Medieval Trivium: Memorization techniques and mnemonic devices for success in the 21st Century.
    Documentary Filmmaking and Media Studies; Learning how words and images present an opinion.
    Community Service: Lessons from the Peace Corps.
  • In-school Tutoring
    Why waste your child's free time with boring and costly tutoring sessions in South Portland? Why let complete strangers into your home right before dinner? Gnüteacher will meet with your child during their study hall at school.
  • Teacher conferences
    Gnüteacher will meet with your child's teachers and enlist their support in helping your child attain their highest potential.
  • Pet/IEP meeting support
    You'll never have to face a room full of strangers alone again. Gnüteacher will accompany you and advise on issues concerning your child.
  • Free access to the Lifelong Learning website
    Pre-paid members receive free access to the Gnüteacher Lifelong Learning website. On the site you will find tools for getting the most out of your education. Shallow and in depth explorations of various ideas under the headings; "Inquiry and Expression", "Math and Science", "Philosophy and History" and "Literature and the Arts". Downloads of rare and useful books from the 17th to the 20th century.
  • Research and online support for term papers, projects and exams
    Why just hope that your child will turn in a perfect paper or exam? With Gnüteacher Pre-Paid Educational Services your child can submit a term paper online and get feedback BEFORE it's due. We can also provide resources for specific subject exams.

    Call (207) 239-1492 to apply.
    The first 10 students registered for the 2007-2008 school year receive 20% off the regular price of our services.







    • Gnüteacher. We didn't just invent phlearning*, we perfected it.




    *FUN(phun)Learning= Phlearning
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