Tutoring For Academic Success
We believe in holistic teaching that works on both the mental and emotional levels and treats each student as an individual. For each student, we work with the family to identify the optimal plan for helping their child excel in their academic environment. Throughout a student's academic journey, we are here to:
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Provide support in their most challenging classes
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Prepare them for the PSAT, SAT, ACT tests
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Offer curriculum for enrichment should a student desire to advance beyond their normal coursework or learn special topics
​We work with students of all ages in:
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SAT/ACT/PSAT & AP Tests
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Mathematics & Science
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Orton-Gillingham & Lindamood-Bell Methods for Dyslexia
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English and Writing
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Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, ADHD, Dyscalculia)​
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Special Topics: Astronomy, History, Philosophy & Debate, World Religions, Literature
Abby Larson, MA
Abby Larson has been a full-time tutor since 2015. She has helped students in many areas, with her focus being high-school math and science. She has thousands of hours of test-prep experience and has helped students achieve the scores they need to get into very competitive schools. She has worked with many students throughout their entire high school experience, mentoring them and supporting their academic success. She holds an MA with Honors from The University of Colorado-Boulder, where she taught university courses. She is passionate about learning and feels that cultivating a love for learning in others is the greatest work she can do.
Brett Larson, MA
Brett has been a professional educator since 2010, with a focus on learning differences, test prep, and literacy. After receiving his MA from Naropa University, he was trained in the Lindamood-Bell system for working with students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences. In his test-prep work, he teaches students to identify the subtle patterns in the test and use targeted strategies to effectively attack the various problem types. After working with Brett, motivated students have been able to achieve perfect and near-perfect scores in SAT/ACT verbal. Brett focuses on mindfulness with students to develop the calm and confident mindset needed to perform well in a real test environment.