Frequently Asked Questions
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Most tutoring companies have a one-size-fits-all approach. We pride ourselves on the high-touch, concierge educational approach that we provide. We understand that each child is UNIQUE and therefore, we work deeply with every single child on our roster.
Starting with our initial diagnostic assessment, and then following a child’s progress closely, we are able to understand your child’s learning profile over the course of several years. This approach allows students to achieve success and flow, and move from struggling academically to absolutely thriving.
Additionally, our concierge approach goes far beyond our sessions. We communicate with parents frequently, attend parent teacher conferences when requested, and liaise with school leadership on behalf of our students.
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Yes! Our proprietary literacy curriculum supports children from Pre-K through 4th Grade. Our literacy curriculum is rooted in the scientific principles of Orton-Gillingham and explicit literacy instruction. Each step on our scope has been designed with intention and research-backed principles. (All educators trained in Wilson/Fundations/PAF to best support the literacy instruction happening in our students’ classrooms).
Our FLOW Framework™ is our proprietary blend of executive functioning and literacy instruction. This curriculum is the first of its kind, blending two disciplines that give young learners the exact tools needed to succeed in rigorous learning environments. -
Absolutely. Due to our unique approach to instruction, we have a 99% success rate in bringing our students up to grade level by their first year in the program. Most students, no matter their entry point, end their first year with us in the top 25% of learners in their class at the most elite private schools in New York and Los Angeles.
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Yes! In fact, this is one of our specialties. We have extensive experience supporting children with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ADHD, and various learning challenges, as well as understanding the intricacies of working with children who are Gifted & Talented.
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Each session is uniquely designed based upon your child’s initial diagnostic assessment. We use the assessment to determine what level of the program your child will begin on, and to curate the creative materials that will best support your child’s growth and development.
As your child progresses and their needs change, we raise the bar to meet each new milestone. This provides your learner with enrichment that continues to both challenge them and inspire them to continue to grow.
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We curate and select materials based on your child’s initial diagnostic assessment. Often times, your child will be involved in the creative process by selecting a game, activity, or material that excites them on a particular day. Other times, we will build our curation as we get to know the way your child learns best. Most importantly, the selection of materials that our educators curate for your child will evolve and grow as your child evolves and grows through the program!
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Creative flow is a clinical psychology term, coined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Colloquially referred to as feeling “in the zone”, creative flow is a state of mind where you are fully immersed in an activity.
How is this relevant to your child? Well, FLOW experiences cultivate a deep sense of focus, engagement, and concentration. When we allow our students to step into a creative flow state, it allows them to unlock new levels of their academic potential and find innate joy in the learning process.