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Unlocking Success: Dive Into High-Impact Tutoring
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Presented by Sammie Burman, Director, Learning and Development, BookNook
Sponsored by BookNook
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Join us for this interactive edWebinar as we delve into the transformative world of High-Impact Tutoring (HIT). Viewers:
- Discover the principles that make HIT a standout approach in education
- Explore the evidence that underpins its success
- See how high-impact tutoring compares to traditional tutoring
Whether you’re an educator seeking innovative solutions, a school leader aiming to elevate student outcomes, or just passionate about the future of education, this presentation is for you. Dive deep into HIT’s key components, compare it with traditional tutoring, and participate in enlightening discussions that challenge the status quo. By the end of this session, you understand the significance of HIT and be empowered with insights to bring about change in your own educational context.
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of the elementary through middle school grades.
About the Presenter
Sammie Burman is a dedicated educator with an entire career devoted to the field of education. Holding a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, a master’s degree in education, and a master’s +30 in educational technology, Sammie’s academic achievements are a testament to her expertise. Throughout her diverse roles, Sammie’s focus has consistently revolved around nurturing and empowering others. Commencing her journey as an early childhood educator in a Title One school, her passion to effect positive change was ignited by the impactful teachers who shaped her. Over time, this evolved into a zeal for cultivating and coaching fellow educators, leading her to excel as an educational technology coach within her school district.
Sammie’s trajectory progressed to the realm of higher education, where she served as an instructor, field placement, and educational technology coordinator in her university’s College of Education. Her dedication extended further as the current Director of Learning and Development at BookNook, overseeing customer training and tutor professional development, all with the aim of inspiring users to make a difference in the lives of their students.
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Introducing BookNook—the synchronous platform revolutionizing how schools approach reading intervention by combining cutting-edge instructional materials and virtual tutoring. With patented technology, BookNook supports educators by reducing the burden of small-group reading support. Our robust algorithm chooses engaging lessons from BookNook’s learning platform, providing a collaborative learner-leader experience for in-person and remote learning.
At BookNook, we understand that learning is more than access to technology or resources; it’s about the support and guidance students receive along the way. That’s why we offer a scalable team of highly trained virtual tutors. BookNook tutors are consistent, well-matched, and use the same engaging, standards-based lessons.
At the core of BookNook is our unwavering commitment to equity in education. We understand that inclusivity goes beyond text selection, which is why our materials implement integrated approaches that are proven to be effective for all students, including English language learners and those with diverse learning abilities.
