TUTORING & academic support
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.
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.
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.
Academic Coach
"A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life."
- Coaches care.
- Coaches provide guidance and resources.
- Coaches set clear goals.
- Coaches give clear feedback.
- Coaches help tackle challenges at home and at school.
- Coaches demand personal accountability.
- Coaches provide stability.
- Coaches can help improve communication.
- Frequency of sessions varies depending on the preferences of the student and their workload. An average student begins to benefit from two-to three 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 & 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.
Want to learn more?
Check out our AUDIO COACHING SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
on youtube
Each session is a short conversation with Holly, an experienced educator with over twenty years spent working closely with students and their families, and the founder of Academic Ascent.
Listen in as she covers informative topics relevant to parents and student life in today's educational world.
Learn effective new ways to support your child's learning and make managing student life a little easier.
What is 'executive function?'
(Session Six: 9-minute listen)
Coach & Instructor Shara joins Holly for a brief but informative look into executive function (& dysfunction): What is it and how do we identify it? Why are these skills so important for both adults and students, and what happens when executive function skills are not proficient?
'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.
'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, Class of 2026
'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.
'It's fantastic!'
"My daughter has so much more confidence in math now!"
-Amy V.
'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.
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