Academic Ascent

TUTORING & academic support 

Welcome to academic ascent.

At Academic Ascent we believe that every student can achieve.  
Our primary goal is to help students get past "I can't" and start saying "I can."  
We strive to empower learners to be their best and clearly see a path to their own future success.  
We provide students and families with strategies that build skills, perseverance, and grit.   
 
To read about our mission, click the link below.

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ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING & COACHING

Academic Ascent offers the following services to support the needs of most learners

Individual Tutoring 

Remediation and homework support for all subjects, from elementary to high school level.
Provide instruction to support comprehension, math concepts & written language
Build foundational skills in core subjects
Engage students meaningfully in a way that encourages interest in the material.
General homework and executive function support 
Prescriptive and intentional
Frequency of sessions varies but most students require a minimum of one 1-hour session per school week to begin seeing improvement. 

Executive Function Coaching

We work with parents and students to identify areas for growth. Sessions may include strategies and support with:
Task initiation
Building organizational systems
Planning & Prioritizing
Time management
Nervous system regulation
Improving motiviation
Self-monitoring & awareness
How to study 
Frequency of sessions varies depending on the needs of each student. An average student begins to benefit from three to four sessions per month

Intervention for Students with Dyslexia

Specialized support using proven strategies and  proficient tutors.  
Orton-Gillingham methodologies to support students that struggle with reading and spelling acquisition
Multi-sensory instruction to ensure each student reaches mastery across concepts
Tailored and paced to each student's unique learning profile
We offer instruction from tutors trained in a variety of Orton-Gillingham based programs including Wilson, Brainspring, & Phono-Graphix

Collegiate-level Academic Support

Most students at higher levels of education will perform better with refreshed study and learning habits as they embark on more challenging and demanding subjects.  
Practice "spaced learning," frequent interaction with learned material for maximum retention
Plan with intention around due dates, projects, papers
Organize complex information using strategies that enforce strong retention and recall for oral presentations and exams
Create study materials and explore resources.
Strengthen executive function skills
Subject tutoring
Build independence and self-management (ie. laundry, exercise, social health, work-play balance)
 

Academic Ascent Essentials

Designed for students who need a fresh look at how they prepare, study, and complete school assignments.
Five-session program
Explore and understand habit creation
How to organize a space that fosters productivity and focus
Helpful planning strategies to manage time and complete assigned work
Learn new study methods to implement into the student's regular academic routine
Develop an accountability plan, implement it, and then follow up with a coaching session to review and tweak your process. 

Adult Coaching

Students need a positive and supportive parent/guardian throughout their academic journey.  But who is there to support you with this challenge?  What about your quality of life?  Academic Ascent can help you with:
Solving complex problems
Time management
Developing personalized habits, routines and strategies
Managing adult executive dysfunction
Building your own nervous system regulation
Issues relating to chronic illness or burnout
Exercises in mindfulness
See "Academic Coaching"  above for more details on our coaching philosophy.

How It WorksOur tutors & coaches are remotely-based, qualified (and amazing) educators with extensive professional experience serving students in the online/virtual environment.  We understand that online learning is not ideal for all learners.  If you've got concerns or questions about meeting your tutor or coach online versus in-person, please set up a time to speak with us.

1

Initial Consult

During your initial consult we'll introduce you to Academic Ascent and get more information about your specific concerns.  

2

Student Enrollment

Agree to our terms & conditions and set up your method of payment.

3

Meet your tutor or coach

Initial meet & greet or first session with your new tutor or coach.

4

Scheduling & Start

Like you, we'll be paying close attention to make sure that your priorities are being addressed and that we are a good fit for your student.

Tutoring & coaching exclusively online allows us to expand our reach to more students geographically

and increases service reliability by nearly eliminating cancellations due to traffic, light illness, etc.  Students connect quickly and efficiently each session with their tutor via Zoom or GoogleMeet allowing for the most productive use of our time together.  

Why are we different than online learning through school?

Much has changed since we first began offering tutor services online in April 2019, a year before the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered in-person learning everywhere.  During that time we've studied closely what works and what doesn't work in online educational settings from coast-to-coast, and used the information to develop an individualized experience that is designed to engage students and maximize productivity during our sessions.

Higher frequency can mean better results

Aside from expanding our ability to efficiently reach more people, many of our students benefit from receiving multiple, shorter sessions each week rather than a longer, full session less frequently. This provides opportunities for more frequent interaction with each student and quicker action from our tutors & coaches to respond to challenges instead of waiting days or weeks for the next session. 

Steady guidance along the academic path

The values of stability and consistency along a student's academic journey cannot be understated.  Moving to another city, changing schools, or just leveling can cause academic stress for a student.  Our educational platform allows us to transcend most major school and family changes while continuing to provide practical, consistent and steady support for our students.  Many Academic Ascent clients continue with our services through multiple grades, and on average our students work with us for over four years!  

give us a follow!

For helpful tips, strategies and reminders throughout the academic school year

@academicascent

youtube.com/@AcademicAscent

'progression AND growth'

"It is great to read through my son's progression and growth in Shara's sessions.  We are seeing it come through in his academic performance at school!"
                                                                        -Rachel K.

'stability and consistency' have been key

"Holly and Cassie have been supporting my two children for over five years.  The stability and consistency of their instruction have been incredibly helpful.  They have worked on reading, writing, and math while also pivoting to executive function support as needed.  We are so grateful for this team of teachers who offer high-quality, individualized instruction!"                  
- Jessie B.   

'you've managed to make reading fun for him'

"My son's MAP growth in one school year was 86%.  I have no doubt doubt that this growth was due to Erika's planned, intentional work with him.  He is now able to demonstrate much higher levels of retention and understanding.  I can't tell you how amazing this makes me feel as a mother!"
                                                                                              - Lisa S. 

TUTORING & academic support

Welcome to academic ascent.

ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING & COACHING

Academic Ascent offers the following services to support the needs of most learners

Individual Tutoring

Executive Function Coaching

Intervention for Students with Dyslexia

Collegiate-level Academic Support

Academic Ascent Essentials

Adult Coaching

How It Works

Initial Consult

Student Enrollment

Meet your tutor or coach

Scheduling & Start

Tutoring & coaching exclusively online allows us to expand our reach to more students geographically

Why are we different than online learning through school?

Higher frequency can mean better results

Steady guidance along the academic path

give us a follow!

For helpful tips, strategies and reminders throughout the academic school year

'progression AND growth'

"It is great to read through my son's progression and growth in Shara's sessions. We are seeing it come through in his academic performance at school!"
-Rachel K.

'this works well for us'

"The connection [for my son] has been great.
Thank you for the great match!"
-Rachel L.

'THEY HELPEd me find how I work best"'

"Julia is really helping me explore and try new strategies for focusing, organizing my schoolwork and my time. She has been a fantastic help in understanding my learning style, and finding the environments in which I work best."
-Casper, H.S. Junior & current student

'stability and consistency' have been key

'you've managed to make reading fun for him'

"My son's MAP growth in one school year was 86%. I have no doubt doubt that this growth was due to Erika's planned, intentional work with him. He is now able to demonstrate much higher levels of retention and understanding. I can't tell you how amazing this makes me feel as a mother!"
- Lisa S.

'My academics don't have excuses'

"Holly makes me feel like I'm more than my grades, I am someone who needs to exercise, eat well, budget, and plan."

- Elisabeth L., Miami University of Ohio, '26

'our academic coach is a valued member of our family'

"Holly has coached and tutored both of my daughters, helping them to learn and manage their time and do their work. Her understanding of how kids learn has helped my daughters with executive function and focus in a way that celebrates their excellence and encourages their growth."
-Julie W.

'My son's biggest cheerleader'

"Working with Holly at Academic Ascent has vastly improved my son's self-confidence. She is his biggest cheerleader. I am forever grateful for her collaboration with us and his teachers, her positivity, and her encouragement!"
-Cressie D.

'his confidence is booming!'

"My son has taken and applied the tips and we have seen it pay off in real-life examples."
-Tina W.

TUTORING & academic support

Welcome to academic ascent.

ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING & COACHING

Academic Ascent offers the following services to support the needs of most learners

Individual Tutoring

Executive Function Coaching

Intervention for Students with Dyslexia

Collegiate-level Academic Support

Academic Ascent Essentials

Adult Coaching

How It Works

Initial Consult

Student Enrollment

Meet your tutor or coach

Scheduling & Start

Tutoring & coaching exclusively online allows us to expand our reach to more students geographically

Why are we different than online learning through school?

Higher frequency can mean better results

Steady guidance along the academic path

give us a follow!

For helpful tips, strategies and reminders throughout the academic school year

'progression AND growth'

"It is great to read through my son's progression and growth in Shara's sessions. We are seeing it come through in his academic performance at school!" -Rachel K.

'you've managed to make reading fun for him'

"It is great to read through my son's progression and growth in Shara's sessions. We are seeing it come through in his academic performance at school!"
-Rachel K.