Transforming Felicia’s
Academic Journey through Personalized Tutoring
Case Study:
Background:
Meet Felicia, an 8th grader with ADHD, struggling with organization and homework.
Despite a B- in 7th grade, Felicia lacked motivation and confidence in her academic abilities.
Our objective was to enhance Felicia’s organizational skills, motivation, and academic performance through a summer math program.
“I used to panic about finishing my homework on time and didn’t enjoy doing it.”
Challenge: Initial Struggles and Barriers
ADHD and Disorganization: Felicia’s ADHD made it difficult for her to stay organized and complete homework.
Lack of Interest: Felicia wasn’t a fan of homework and often found it overwhelming.
Summer Camp Enrollment: Felicia signed up for a challenging math summer camp, hoping to improve her skills.
“Stephanie’s personalized approach helped me realize I could handle the challenges.”
Response: Tailored Tutoring and Personalized Support
Customized Approach: Stephanie tailored the summer camp questions to fit each student’s needs.
Initial Panic: During the first week, Felicia struggled to complete her homework on time.
Strategic Changes: By the next week, Felicia started tackling homework in advance, showing increased motivation.
Results: Academic and Personal Growth
Grade Improvement: Felicia’s grades improved from a B- in 7th grade to an A- in 8th grade.
Enhanced Skills: Developed better problem-solving skills, note-taking techniques, and test-taking confidence.
Increased Motivation: Felicia became proactive, bringing questions to tutoring sessions and tackling assignments eagerly.
“I am just so incredibly pleased with this class. I don't think she did this much homework in an entire week of 7th grade and she is doing it willingly!”
Long-Term Impact: Preparing for Future Success
High School Prep: Felicia received extensive high school preparation, focusing on study skills and retention techniques.
Engineering Interest: Tutoring in electronics, programming, and mechanical building sparked a passion for engineering.
Self-Directed Learning: Felicia began programming independently and brought new ideas to her tutoring sessions.
“Such a huge breakthrough - I can't thank you enough.”
Using a personalized and supportive approach, Stephanie helped Felica overcome her academic challenges, boosting her confidence and setting her on a path to success.
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