Online academic support & Test Prep
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela
our MIssion
At Academic Ascent we believe that every student can achieve. Our number one goal is to help students get past "I can't" and ascend to "I can." We strive to empower learners to be their best and clearly see a path to future success. Whether it's individual tutoring, group workshops, or academic coaching, we provide students with strategies that build skills, perseverance, and grit. With over 20 years of experience working closely alongside students from elementary to college, you can trust that Academic Ascent will help your child find their voice and the confidence to reach their highest levels of learning.
'It's fantastic!'
"She has so much more confidence in math now!"
-Amy V.
'my daughter's academic coach is a valuable member of our family'
"Holly has coached and tutored both of my daughters, helping them to learn how to 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.
'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.
'My son's biggest cheerleader'
"An integral part of our son's academic life, working with Holly 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.
'tremendous progress'
"My son has received such great attention and support from Cassie and has made tremendous progress at school."
-Lisa S.
'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 greatful for this team of teachers who offer high-quality, individualized instruction!"
- Jessie B.
Online academic COACHING & tutoring
The advantages of virtual education resources in today's learning environment
One-on-one vs. classroom sessions
Large classroom settings can be a cumbersome experience and can be unproductive for many learners. Our services are administered individually to each student and are exclusively online. We combat screen-fatigue by directly and meaningfully engaging with each student during every session, something that is very difficult to do in large-group settings. This allows us to reach more students and provide more rapid assistance when time is crunched.
Convenience factor
Most of us have unruly schedules that can change quickly. Virtual tutoring & coaching is done in the convenience of your home, or Grandma's house, or while you're away on vacation (yes, learning is all about keeping up momentum!). Our virtual tutors and coaches meet you at your scheduled appointment time wherever you might be.
No traffic jams, no weather delays.
Steady guidance along the academic path
Stability and consistency are key and often underrated elements to a successful academic journey. We are regularly reminded by our clients of the often painful process of finding adequate, reliable and effective academic support for your kids. Most Academic Ascent clients have been with us through multiple school years, and our average client has been with us for almost 4 years! This longevity allows us to be a consistent and steady presence for our students, not just through the next challenge, but for years to follow until they're ready to climb on their own.
Higher frequency means better results
Meeting virtually allows our tutors & coaches to see more students more frequently. Why is this a good thing? Aside from expanding our ability to efficiently reach more people, many of our students now benefit from receiving support multiple times per week rather than just one session. 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.
SERVICES
We offer a wide range of services to support students at nearly all stages of their academic careers
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 organizational support
- Prescriptive, intentional, and fun!
- Frequency of sessions may vary but most students require a minimum of one 1-hour session per school week to begin seeing improvement.
Connect with us for a consult +
a free 30-minute session
Academic Ascent Essentials
New! For students needing 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 help with time management and completing assigned work on-time
- Learn different study methods to indentify and 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.
Academic Coach
"A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life."
Prerequisite: Academic Ascent Essentials
- Coaches care.
- Coaches provide guidance and resources.
- Coaches set clear goals.
- Cocahes give clear feedback.
- Coaches help tackle challenges at home and at school.
- Coaches demand personal accountability.
- Coaches provide stability.
- Frequency of sessions varies widely depending on the preferences of the student and their workload, but coaching typically works well two-to three sessions per month.
Connect with us for a consult +
a free 30-minute session
Intervention for Students with Dyslexia
Specialized support using proven strategies.
- 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-- no one size fits all programs here!
- Our educators are trained in a variety of Orton-Gillingham based programs including Wilson, Brainspring, & Phono-Graphix
Connect with us to learn about how we help students with dyslexia.
Collegiate-level Academic Support & Coaching
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.
More info about collegiate academic support
new in 2023, INTRODUCING ACADEMIC ASCENT Essentials
study + organizational skills five-session program
Academic Ascent Essentials is our newest one-on-one study & organizational skills program where we teach students how to create effective study habits. We work through best practices to keep track of assignments and explore a variety of methods to prepare for and complete classroom assignments.
We've developed this fundamental program specifically for students who either need a brand new start, or a significant reboot to their current self-study and academic work routine.
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