Past events and Announcements...a walk through time...

Past events and Announcements: Update for the New Year
Hi Everyone! 

I hope you all had a relaxing summer. My wife and I were able to visit a few cities in Europe, followed by a family reunion cruise to Eastern US/Canada. It is always gratifying to explore new places and learn about different cultures. As enjoyable as it was, I am glad to be back in the Bay and am fully energized to begin another academic year.

So much has happened with Acorn Tutoring this year! Last Spring, we rolled out our brand new website,AcornTutoring.com. We also threw a successful event at Acorn’s beautiful new office space in the heart of downtown Berkeley. What a wonderful mix of people, food, and good vibes! We were lucky enough to have my daughter, Ariel, there to dole out all sorts of free advice on navigating the college admissions process based on her stint working on the Stanford Admissions committee, and subsequent initiative to continue helping students with essay-writing and strategy through her own company, Golden Ticket Admissions. You can expect that I will be having even more informative and entertaining events in the coming year--keep an eye out for them! 

By the way, if you like our services and/or had fun at our event, we would LOVE a shout out from you on Yelp,Facebook, or the Berkeley Parents Network...in fact, why not hit up all three!? :-)

If you or someone you know could benefit from the services we offer at Acorn Tutoring, we would love to hear from you. We recommend reserving your time slot soon though, since the best ones are being snatched up quickly!!

Best,
Paul Gee

Free Fall Speaker Series: Acorn Talks!
Acorn Tutoring is thrilled to announce our first Free Fall Speaker Series: Acorn Talks! Visit us at our beautiful thinkspace in the heart of Downtown Berkeley and learn valuable tools for helping your child conquer college admissions, tackle test anxiety, and do away with disorganization. All events are free and open to the public. Light appetizers will be provided. Both parents and students are welcome to attend.

Acorn Talk #1: Conquering College Admissions
Saturday October 11th, 2014. Light refreshments at 4:00, talk starts at 4:30 PM

Back by popular demand! Acorn’s college admissions consultant Ariel Mazel-Gee will host an open question-and-answer session to address your inquiries about the college admissions process. Ariel has served on the undergraduate admissions committee for Stanford University, and has been working in college admissions for over seven years. Come ask her your burning questions, eat some appetizers, and discover some strategies from an insider to help your high school student!

Acorn Talk #2: Tackling Test Anxiety and Doing away with Disorganization
Thursday October, 23rd, 2014. Light refreshments at 6:30 PM, talk starts at 7PM

It’s a double whammy! Come hear experts Nancy Chin and John Hankey speak about conquering test anxiety, mastering organizational skills, and cultivating the right mindset and action plan for success.

Acorn Partner Nancy Chin, Founder of Step by Step for Academic Success, works with children and teens to set up and follow clear, manageable schedules and routines, along with explicitly defining goals and expectations. Her well of expertise stems from a decade working in schools and with students who have been clinically diagnosed with learning disorders such as ADD/ADHD, NLD, dyslexia, and executive function disorder. Nancy continues to cater to this under-represented group of highly intelligent yet struggling youth to help them realize their full potential.

John Hankey, Acorn’s academic coach and meditation instructor, will share valuable insights into how a mindfulness-based approach can help students overcome test anxiety. A certified hypnotherapist and master practitioner of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), John became an academic coach and meditation instructor in 2010. After working with John, students report feeling calm, relaxed and focused while taking tests and in social situations.

When: 
Acorn Talk #1: Conquering College Admissions:
Saturday October 11th, 2014. Light refreshments at 4:00, talk starts at 4:30 PM
Acorn Talk #2: Tackling Test Anxiety and Doing away with Disorganization
Thursday October, 23rd, 2014. Light refreshments at 6:30 PM, talk starts at 7PM
Where: Acorn Tutoring, 2081 Center Street, Berkeley 
           (near Downtown Berkeley BART Station)
How:  If door is locked, ring the bell or call 510-502-8465 to gain access.
Cost: Free

Acorn End of the Year Party!
Hello Students and Parents!

I hope you all are enjoying this beautiful spring weather! As yet another academic year winds down, I wanted to invite you to a party I will be having in your honor. It has been such a privilege working with so many caring families over the years; it seems only appropriate to gather together in celebration. 

With this in mind, I will be throwing a party at my beautiful new office to give you all a chance to have some fun, eat some nosh, and mingle with other parents and students. As a special treat, my daughter, Ariel--who has served for several years on the Stanford Admissions committee--offered to give us an insider’s view on the college admissions process (and answer your burning questions)!

The party is on Thursday, May 22nd. Festivities kick off at my office at 6:30pm, but make sure you arrive by7:15 if you want to catch the inside scoop from Ariel. All students, parents, and any friends who might be interested are welcome to join us.

Please RSVP through my website, acorntutoring.com OR reply to this e-mail with the number of people planning to attend.

My office is at 2081 Center Street, a half block from the Berkeley BART Station. You may park on the street or use the public parking structure located on the same block.

I hope to see you all there!

-Paul Gee