1:1 Private Instruction
"It's like tutoring on steroids"
This is our 1:1 Individualized Academic Instruction Package which blends together tutoring, mindset coaching, and tailored-to-your-child lesson planning. Through our academic instruction programs, students are able to achieve rapid growth in a short period of time. There is truly nothing else like our program in the Academic Growth Industry.
Our Results Speak For Themselves:
100%
100% of the students we have worked with have achieved academic growth while working with our teachers.
1.75 years
This is the average grade level growth our students make in just 6 months. Many students make even faster progress.
2 hours
Most students work with us for only two hours per week. We focus on what actually works to get your child to their goals.
300+
We have worked with over 300 students in our Online 1:1 Programs.
This Goes Beyond "Tutoring" and Grades...
Studies show that children who are struggling academically experience a domino effect in their lives, their mental health, their relationships, their stress levels, and their outlook on life.
When our kiddos make the transition from struggling student to confident learner, parents report less meltdowns at home, and that their kiddo is overall more confident and resilient overall.
So this isn't just about getting better grades, this is about changing your child's entire quality of life, self-image, well being, and trajectory for their future.
When your child is struggling and you need to bring in extra support, the last thing you need is more confusion. Our mission is to make you and your student’s life less stressful - not more! That’s why we’ve outlined the steps in the academic coaching process as well as some of the results you can expect. And while each child is unique and the plan we create will be customized to them, here’s how it all works in a general sense:
Step 1: The assessment
The process starts with a call to learn more about your situation and where your child is at - their strengths, weaknesses, and how it’s affecting you and your home life. We know how stressful having a struggling student can be on the entire family, and we take a holistic approach in our coaching.
This call typically lasts about an hour, but by the end, we can usually give you a picture of what grade level your child is at and what some of the issues might be. We’ll discuss the next steps and a tentative plan of action.
After this call, we’ll conduct an initial assessment with your student to find the areas that are causing confusion for them. These assessments are a complimentary part of our process - from here, we can both determine if it’s a fit to move forward.
Step 2: Developing a preliminary plan
Based on the findings of the initial assessments, we’ll match you with a coach who will best fit your needs and they’ll develop a preliminary plan to get started. We find that rather than just picking up wherever they currently are in school, going back and filling in the gaps in knowledge is a better long-term strategy for success.
It’s important to understand that depending on where your child is at, it may take some time to get them caught up and seeing tangible grade improvements. But we will be honest and transparent with you about realistic goals and what it will take to move forward.
Step 3: Adjustments as needed
As we get to know your child, we almost always identify deeper habits or thought processes keeping them from success that aren’t always readily apparent in an assessment. That’s why we call it a preliminary plan! We are also able to identify triggers and experiment with techniques and methods to help them overcome these obstacles.
Throughout the entire coaching process, we’ll stay in communication with you to ensure needs are met and progress is being made.
Our Signature Assessment Process
Why we use Assessments
Most tutoring and academic coaching companies use an assessment to determine what level program to start in.
We use our own uniquely designed assessment to create a customized intervention for your child.
We think of learning gaps like a sponge - Our assessment allows us to identify those holes in learning and fill them so your child can succeed academically long term.
What Makes Our Assessment Different
We use a combination of standardized testing plus customized assessment to determine your students’ gaps in learning.
Because of the complexity of our assessments, they can only be conducted by experts in the educational field. We custom create these assessments to help your child fill in the gaps for long term learning.
This also allows us to measure academic growth over time, which also helps your child build confidence in their learning abilities.
How the Assessment Works
All of our students start with our signature assessment process, which allows us to identify exactly why your child is struggling academically. Through this assessment process, we get to the root, so that we can provide parents with specific recommendations for what to do next.
Some parents choose to have their child work with us one on one afterwards, where as others take this information to DIY their student's academic progress. While some other tutors use testing for gradelevel placement, we are the only tutoring company that uses testing to identify exactly why your child is struggling - and we create a customized academic plan to help your child get reach their academic growth goals.
In other words, others use testing to identify what grade level your student is at, whereas we use a specific kind of assessment to understand exactly why your child is at that level, and create a plan to help them achieve rapid academic growth.
Each assessment usually takes an hour to complete and is facilitated by our certified teachers, who are also making notes about your child's learning to provide the right recommendations and next steps.
What Happens After The Assessment
After the assessment, our teem meets to discuss your child's results and what exact learning targets need to be addressed for your child to reach their growth goals.
Once we analyze the assessment and discuss a plan of action, we will speak with you again to discuss the assessment results and recommend which package the best fit based on your child's needs and goals. We will recommend what level of intervention is needed and what to focus on based on the results.
Most of our students begin working with us for 2 hours a week (virtually).
Once you choose your package, our staff then creates individualized lesson plans to work with your child and combine it with our academic coaching.
If you decide not to work with us in a 1:1 setting, that's ok too. We are able to direct you to resources and recommendations to help your child.
Assessment Pricing
We offer testing for reading and math (we also help students with writing, but we start with assessing their reading levels first, as reading level precedes writing level.
We utililize a few different tools in both the reading and math assessments to identify learning gaps and specific academic needs. Some of these assessments cost money for us to access per child, which is one of the reasons we charge for our assessments.
We also pay the certified teacher that administers the assessment, and the assessment pricing also includes the time we meet to analyze the assessment results and observations and come up with the recommended next steps.
Click book now to learn more about the assessment types and choose which works best for your child!
Who We Work With
Grade Levels and Subjects
We work with students around the world from 4 - 18 years old at K-12 Grade Levels. We can help with reading, math, and writing -including Advanced Math, Test Prep, and Prep for College.
All Learning Environments
We work with students in ALL school settings - including public school, charter schools, private schools, homeschooling, and other non traditional schooling environments.
All Ability Levels
We work with students of all ability levels, including neurodiverse children (ADHD, Autism), and students with learning disabilities or other physical conditions that can impact learning.
Confidence | Motivation | Progress
An academic coach acts as a bridge between you, your student, and the school - connecting the dots to help you understand exactly what is expected, setting goals to meet or exceed those expectations, and coaching you through the challenges school struggles create at home. Unlike in a traditional classroom setting, a coach has the time and expertise to get to know the student individually and implement creative strategies that engage the student and get them excited about learning.
Our coaches are experienced educators who have navigated the complexities of the school system and homeschool process and are able to accurately assess your student’s situation and coach them through their challenges with compassion and empathy. You can learn more about that process here.
We specialize in difficult cases and have experience with the unique needs of homeschool and military families. Despite how dire the situation may seem, most struggles can be resolved through 1:1, personalized instruction from an academic coach who will develop a custom plan based on the student's needs and learning style.
Partnering with an academic coach will relieve the stress and frustration you're experiencing and help restore a healthy parent-child relationship and family dynamic. Your child will become more confident, more adaptable to change, and will end the school day smiling and looking forward to the next one.
What’s the difference between K-8 and 9-12 coaching?
You may be wondering if your high school student could benefit from academic coaching. Moving from middle to high school is a big transition, and what kids needed help with when they were younger typically changes as they go through adolescence.
Younger students often need help building confidence and handling obstacles. They are still learning how to study and prepare for the tests - something they are expected to know but aren’t usually taught to do. An academic coach helps with these habits as well the practical math, English, and science skills.
Once they begin high school, the challenge becomes staying organized. School gets a little tougher (especially if they are prepping for college), they want to spend more time with friends or possibly working a part-time job, and sports and extracurricular activities can be more demanding.
As they begin exploring college and career options, continuing to develop good habits and learning to find balance is incredibly important. An academic coach can help your student with time management and keeping their schoolwork high priority, in addition to helping with specific math, English, and science questions and challenges they may have. With the help of a coach, your student will have the support and tools they need to reach whatever goals they set for themselves in high school and beyond.
Our focus areas:
Math
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Activities that push students to think critically
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Teaching that addresses your child's math weaknesses
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Reduction of test anxiety
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Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Math Analysis, Probability and Statistics, Trigonometry, Calculus
Reading
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Wilson Reading Trained
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Dyslexia Certified
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Methods that create a love for reading
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Teaching that targets the things preventing your child from being able to read on grade level
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Books and passages are selected based on your child's interests.
Science
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Physical Science (bringing life to the study of the nonliving)
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Earth Science (expanding horizons with the study of Earth, its waters, and the air around us)
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Biology (clarifying the study of the living)
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Chemistry (understanding elements and compounds and the energy that is released or absorbed in the process)
Homeschool
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Working as a co-teacher with homeschool moms and dads.
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Teaching that respects the homeschooler’s goals and methods.
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Lessons and activities that develop the whole child.
K-12 Academic Coaching
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What We Help Students With
We can help with a variety of different learning goals, and we offer a variety of services and products based on your needs and budget. Read below to see what we can help your child with:
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Students Who are Struggling Academically
The majority of the students we work with are struggling academically. We help students around the world from 4 - 18 years old at K-12 Grade Levels. We can help with reading, math, and writing.
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Students with Unique Situations (Celebrities, Sports Teams)
We also work with students who have unique situations - for example, students who travel frequently as actors, for sports, or because the family travels frequently. We also work with children of celebrities, who need high level, private support that fits into your schedule.
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Students with Rigorous Academic Goals
Does your child want to take honors or AP courses? Looking for advanced support for test prep (ACT, SAT)? Want to excel academically so that you can get into the college of your choice? We can help!
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Homeschool
Whether you're looking for support to compliment your homeschooling, or you're looking to completely outsource your homeschooling, we can help! We have a variety of different packages based on your needs and goals.
"My son advanced 4 grade levels in just 12 weeks.
We have tried private tutors, in home tutors and other big names and nothing has worked as well as The Learning Room!" - Hannah, Happy Parent
"My daughter was able to grow two grade levels in reading in under 3 months!
During her 1st grade (homeschool) year, I discovered my daughter was struggling with phonics/reading so I enrolled her in school to give her extra support. They told me shortly after that they wanted to retain her in first grade for the upcoming school year.
I rejected that suggestion and told them that wasn’t an option and I would get her 1on1 tutoring to make sure she was ready for 2nd grade. They skeptically agreed and said they would retest her right before school started (2 1/2 months away).
I searched for a tutor and after a phone interview with Jessica, I finally settled on The Learning Room. She was personable, knowledgeable, and confident that she could help my daughter reach her goals.
Working with The Learning Room two days a week, while reinforcing lessons at home, my daughter was able to grow two grade levels in reading in under 3 months!
She returned to school and was retested, to the amazement of school administration she was at 2nd grade reading level. - Michelle W., Happy Parent
"Just in the short 3 months since he has been with them, has made HUGE progress in school.
Our son (kindergartner) has been working with one of TLR's tutors since December or 2022 and just in the short 3 months since he has been with them, has made HUGE progress in school. We solicited their service due to our child falling behind in both math and reading in a very high-paced school curriculum. His teacher had expressed many times how behind he was falling and that there was a chance he may need to repeat kindergarten despite the extra work that we were putting in at home. As of recently, his teacher no longer has those concerns and said that he is caught up. Her words, "whatever his tutor is doing is working. Whatever she is doing, keep it up".
We did have concerns with it being virtual, in the beginning, and wondered how he would do with attention span. His tutor has so many good methods and games that hold his attention and make his learning enjoyable and fun. She is experienced and knows just what to do in every situation. She is incredibly patient and kind and we are so very grateful for her and all that she has done. I would highly recommend TLR to anyone looking for a tutor. It is well worth the money! -Victoria L., happy parent
What Makes Us Different
Studies show that traditional tutoring and online programs are generally ineffective for students who are below grade level or struggling academically.
Here's how we are able to consistently help so many students make rapid academic growth:
We are results focused.
Surprisingly, not all tutors or academic coaches focus on measureable progress, which is why we have families come to us after trying other options. We identify why your child is struggling, and we create targeted instruction to help your child catch up and solve the problem for good. We also want to get your child there quickly, so that they can graduate from needing long term tutoring or coaching.
We Tailor Lesson Plans and Academic Instruction for your child's specific needs and learning style.
Most tutors and franchises use a cookie cutter approach to academic growth, meaning that all children at a certain grade level are doing the same lessons in the program. This wastes time - your child may be in tutoring several hours per week, but the lessons aren't actually addressing their needs. We create custom to your child instruction based on their needs and their learning style. Also, since we are certified teachers, we know how to observe a student to learn the small shifts needed to help them succeed.
We are Certified Teachers and academic growth experts.
Most franchises hire hourly staff to help your child, meaning that they actually aren't trained in teaching your child. And, even if you're working with a teacher after school or during the summer, most teachers do not have the specific expertise in helping struggling students to fill in learning gaps. And, we have yet to find another tutor, teacher, or program that has an assessment that identify exactly why a child is struggling. (many programs use assessments to place your child into a grade level, but these assessments are not showing why a child is behind, and they aren't used to curate a specific lesson plan.)
We care - a lot.
Our mission is to help students make actual progress, because we know how life changing it is for a child to go from struggling to successful.
Sure, we could make more money and see more students by creating a generic program (like the popular franchises), but we know what actually works in helping a struggling child succeed.
We could also hire less qualified tutors and coaches and charge less per hour- but we choose only to hire the best and deliver the highest quality instruction to our students.
We go the extra mile to ensure that our students are making true progress and growth.
How We Get Results
It's super easy to get started with us. Here are the steps:
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Complete Targeted Assessment
Your child completes a targeted assessment that we have compiled, which allows us to identify exactly why your child is struggling academically. We make it fun for the kiddos - and this takes about 1 hour to complete.
We do charge for our assessments because a certified teacher that is trained in academic coaching administers the assessment, and, they are trained in building a relationship with your child so that they are comfortable with online learning, and, they are actively observing your child to take notes about their learning style. We also have to pay for a few resources for each test, so the cost of the assessment is to pay for supplies and pay the teacher.
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Our Team Follows up with Parents/Guardians
We meet with you to discuss your child's results from the assessment. We share with you their strengths, any challenges, and any learning gaps that we were able to identify. We also provide you with recommendations for next steps. This includes either DIYing your next steps at home, or continuing with us in 1:1 Academic Coaching.
You will know exactly what your child needs next to succeed academically. Most parents choose to continue with us since we are certified teachers and can get your child to where they need to be quickly. Most of our students work with us for 2 hours per week. Some parents choose to add more hours, or, there are many homeschool parents who completely outsource their academic instruction to us.
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Choose Your Days/Times for Academic Instruction!
All you need to do next is choose your time for your child's academic coaching! We also place your student with the right fit teacher on staff, based on your subject(s), and grade levels. You do not have to participate in the weekly tutoring - most parents use those 2 hours to get other tasks done around the house, or (gasp) take a break while we work with your chil
Yes it's this easy to get your child on the path to success.
Your Investment
We are not the cheapest option out there -but we are the most effective because of our targeted approach, expert level team, and consistent results.
Our pricing reflects the high level of expertise and quality we offer. Each of our certified teachers is a seasoned expert in their field, dedicated to providing the best educational experience possible.
We pride ourselves on achieving long-term results quickly, which means that students not only improve their grades but also build a strong foundation for future learning. Investing in our services is investing in success, and we're confident that the value we provide will exceed your expectations.
Our academic coaching starts at $85/hour, with a 2 hour minimum per week. This is the most common package that yields the fastest results for our students. We do offer larger packages for parents who homeschool and want to completely outsource to us.
How we chose this pricing: All of our coaching staff are certified teachers who also specialize specifically in academic growth. We price our services to ensure that they are compensated for their years of education and experience, plus the extensive time and energy it takes to prepare individualized lesson plans based on your child. We also want to retain this high quality team, and we compensate our teachers competitively so that they are able to support our students and their own families.
And, as with all industries, most industry leaders charge more than the average competition. We are not your average college kiddo or school teacher offering a few tutoring lessons after school. And we definitely aren't your cookie cutter franchise, who hires NON teachers to tutor their students.
We also get results more quickly, and so we find that over time, parents are saving money by working with us for a few months, rather than spending years in tutoring or a franchise company (with no actual results).
And the bottom line - you aren't really investing in "tutoring" or "academic coaching" - you are investing in a team of experts who can help your child make life changing shifts in their academics, their confidence, their wellness, and their future.
So the real question is this - what is the cost of going through another school year with your child struggling and stressed? THAT'S what you're actually investing in - helping your child succeed.
Ready to get started?
We want to make sure that we are the right fit for your child's needs and goals. We like to start by chatting with you first, to make sure that we are able to help.
We only accept students that we know we can help, which is one of the reasons we have such a high success rate. If we believe another option is. a better fir for you and your child, we will provide recommendations and referrals during this call.
If there is more than one parent/guardian, we recommend having both parents at this call, so that we can answer any questions that you have.
Ready to see if we are the right fit for your child? Book your free consultation below! Don't see a time that works for you?
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What’s the difference between an academic coach and a private instructor?
In a nutshell, many tutors focus on the issues with grades and schoolwork directly, whereas an Private Instructor is focused on the learning processes and the root causes of learning struggles. When this is properly addressed, it not only helps the surface issues with grades and schoolwork but it empowers and equips students to become confident, independent learners. You can learn more about our process here.
At what age should a child have a private instructor or a tutor?
We offer coaching starting at the kindergarten level, and we believe that’s the earliest it should begin. All children develop at different rates, and we need to respect and honor their individual paths. Kindergarten is typically the point in time when you would start noticing any red flags that suggest your child might need extra support.
How do I know when my child needs a private instructor or a tutor?
Families should seek support when their student is behind their peers, when they express frustration with their classes or a general dislike of school, or when they have a lack of confidence or fear/anxiety around it. Prior to beginning any academic coaching program, we’ll do a thorough assessment to learn where your child is at and then recommend a course of action. It’s possible a traditional tutor will fit your needs, and we’ll always be transparent about whether or not academic coaching is a fit for you. You can learn more about how our process works here.
Is hiring a Private Instructor worth it? Will it really help my child?
Students who receive extra support from a Private Instructor consistently report an increase in confidence and motivation at school. Many of our clients tell us that working with us has changed their child's entire school experience. Grades are just the beginning - our mission is to get them excited about learning, give them the confidence to handle new challenges, and change their attitude toward school. But don’t take our word for it! Read through our testimonials to hear what our clients have said about the results.
How much Instruction does a child need? How long will they need to be in your program?
Similar to working with a personal trainer, the more frequently you meet with your Instructor, the faster you will see results. We suggest starting with a minimum of twice a week to jump-start the learning process. Then when the child has made significant growth, it may be appropriate to move to once a week. Many students benefit from a long-term Instructor arrangement, but the length of time is dependent on each child’s unique situation. We do find that students are with us for about 6-12 months on average.
How do you plan what to work on?
Much of this work begins with the initial assessment we perform prior to working with us. We are able to gauge where your child is at and provide some preliminary thoughts on what you can expect and how we would proceed. After the assessment, we prepare a preliminary plan that gets us started, but this plan is typically adjusted as we get to your know child and learn more about the mental component of what’s holding them back. In every case, the approach is personalized and tailored to your student - there’s no “one-size-fits-all” plan. You can learn more about our process here.
What happens in a session? Do the parents watch?
Unlike a traditional tutoring session, we try not to spend the time working on homework - although that can be part of it. We like to focus on the bigger picture concepts that are keeping them from understanding and completing the assignments. Depending on your child’s specific needs, struggles, and triggers, we may play a game or do other activities designed to help them understand concepts in a way that appeals to them and gets them excited about learning.
What are the computer requirements to participate in online tutoring?
Sessions are conducted via Zoom, which can be accessed via a computer or tablet. While many parents are nervous about virtual instruction, we find from working with over 300 students that kiddos enjoy working with us from the comfort of home. We are also able to access more resources virtually, which means that we can move on to more activities and lessons as your child makes progress. We also pay close attention to building rlationships with all of our students - it is our goal to make our instruction lessons fun enough that kids are excited to work with us!
How can you see what they're doing on their paper?
Using Zoom's shared screen feature, the student and the instructor are able to write on the same screen. If the child has a worksheet from school they need help with, we’ll have you take a picture and send it prior to the session. The teacher can then share the image with zoom, and both write on it together.
Is there homework or things we need to work on outside of the sessions?
We’ll recommend ways to reinforce and encourage what we cover in our sessions, but “homework” outside of the sessions is not required. That being said, you can typically see results more quickly if you encourage healthy academic habits (like reading for pleasure ) in your everyday lives.
Do you help homeschool students?
We are completely supportive of the homeschooling community and have helped many homeschool families over the past few years. In fact, they make up about half of our business! We believe that the public school system in many areas is broken and that each child is an individual and should be educated as such. If you have the ability to homeschool your children and that’s the right choice for your family, we want to support you! When working with a homeschool family, we stay connected with the educational leader in the home to ensure our lessons are complementing each other. You can learn more about homeschool coaching here.
What qualifications do your teachers have?
Each of our instructors is a current or former classroom teacher with bachelor’s degrees and in some cases, advanced Master's degrees. They became private instructors so they could reach students more directly in a one-on-one setting, creating a personalized plan of action that they weren’t able to offer in the classroom.
How long have you been in business?
The Learning Room has been serving students and their families since 2018. You can learn more about each coach’s experience and background here.
How much does it cost?
We are experts in academic growth, teaching, and private instruction, and our prices reflect this level of expertise so that we are able to hire and retain the best teachers we can find. Our 1:1 Instruction starts at $85/hour. We also offer more parent-led resources on our shop, if you would prefer to help your child on your own.
This is about more than "tutoring" and Grades..."
You are investing in a solution that allows your child to go from "struggling student" to "confident learner", which changes the trajectory of their entire life.
Studies show that when a child is struggling academically, it impacts their mental health, social relationships, stress levels, self-worth, and their future opportunities for their life.
Our parents report that their children are more confident, less stressed, happier, and that there are less arguments and meltdowns at home once their child starts making progress. We also see that even if students work with us on one subject that they start to see growth in all subjects.
When you choose to work with us, you are choosing an entire new future for your child and your family.