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Diagnostic Testing – $40.00
We provide low-cost academic diagnostic testing to all students from K-12th grade. The diagnostic depends upon the student’s goals. High school students are assessed for SAT/ACT readiness. The test results will reveal the student’s target areas for growth, and from that data, the center directors can make a customized academic plan.
Subject Tutoring, Elementary
$45/hr.
Our tutors assist the student in his or her growth areas for reading/writing/math/science/social studies using our center’s materials, the student’s schoolwork, or a combination of both.
Subject Tutoring, Middle and High School
$50/hr.
Our tutors assist the student in his or her growth areas for core curriculum (including AP classes) and most electives using our center’s materials, the student’s schoolwork, or a combination of both. Classes at this level require a high level of expertise in a tutor.
SAT/ACT Tutoring
$50/hr.
After pin-pointing each student’s challenges, our tutors provide instruction and coaching on SAT/ACT content, strategy, and timing to give students the best odds of quickly-boosted test scores. Classes at this level require a high level of experience and expertise in a tutor.
CogAT, ISEE, and other Standardized Test Instruction, Elementary
$55/hr.
Only tutors with proven experience with these unique tests will instruct students. We use center-provided materials specific to each level and each test, as well as materials to help build foundations in any areas of need.
College Essay Preparation/College Application Process
$60/hr ($120 per 2-hour session)
This process requires intense focus by the student and the tutor on a student’s unique accomplishments, experiences, and goals. Therefore, these sessions are 1:1. We can help a student develop a series of college essays (including supplemental essays), complete a resume, and get started with the overall application process, which is a true exercise in deadline management, information gathering, and timely requests. Our center can also help parents access information on available scholarships, along with many helpful “do’s” and “don’ts.”
Coding/Robotics/Engineering
$45-60/hr.
Hands-on and in person, students receive 1:1 instruction and practice in Java and/or Python. Depending on the student’s mastery level and goals, projects range from “just for fun” to a more intense, career-focused approach. Parents can purchase just a few coding/robotics/engineering hours as an add-on to other services, or these topics can be a main area of focus for the serious STEM student.
Business and Interpersonal Communication Skills
$45/hr ($90 per 2-hour session)
Many adults (most, in fact) don’t feel comfortable talking in front of a group, and some might even have a complex language background and wish to improve their reading, writing, and grammar skills, whether for business or personal interactions. If you’d like help preparing for a presentation, writing more effective business emails, maneuvering social media, writing effective blog entries, or just expanding your vocabulary and having better conversational English, our certified instructors are here to join forces with you — in a judgment-free zone — and help you feel confident in your unique interactions.
We also offer accent reduction instruction for anyone who desires it (and that goes for native speakers too, if you feel your level of “Texas twang” sometimes prevents others from really hearing your message).
Computer Programming – Adult
$60/hr ($120/2-hour session)
Students receive 1:1 instruction and practice in Java, Python, C++, or SQL Database. This course is designed for adult learners looking to augment their professional skills in a low-pressure, self-paced atmosphere. Ideal for the professional who can’t make the time commitment of a more formal class that meets several hours a week. Everyone may take this course, from absolute beginners to those who’ve mastered the basics.