Reading:
Techniques for
Understanding:
- Phonetic
Skills
- Vocabulary
Development
- Skimming
and Scanning Techniques
- Reading
Speed
- Analogies
- Identifying
Inferences
- Sequencing
Skills
- Sequencing
Skills
- Cause
and Effect Relationships
- Drawing
Conclusions
- Locating
Main Idea
- Using
Contextual Clues
"Once
I improved my reading skills with Optiminds,
it took the stress out of
school."-- Laura, 15
Speed Reading:
OPTIMINDS
for Learning Skills and Speed Reading Programs
- How to manage your
time
- How to
outline text books
- How to
take notes
- How to
prepare for and take exams
- Develop
good study habits
-
Developing
a plan for the coming school year
- Speed
Reading (reading efficiently)
- Skimming/Scanning
- SQ3R
Formula: a speed reading/learning skills approach
"I can read my professional literature and retain more
in less time." - Dr. Samuel M. D.
Writing:
Effective Communication of Ideas
- Improve
Grammar and usage
- Creative
Writing
- Perfect
Punctuation, Capitalization & Sentence Structure
-
Learn
the Perfect Power Paragraph
- Expository
Writing
- Focus
on 5 Paragraph Essay
- Emphasis
placed on thesis development, introductory paragraph, developing the core of
the essay and formulating original conclusions.
"This
program has given me the tools to manage school, work and homework
with less
stress and more organization."--Sally a HS Freshman
Tutoring Classes are held at our
Telegraph and 12 Mile Facility
