“Our chief want in life is somebody who will make us do what we can.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Our Brains are Designed to learn. That's what the brain does. It's built to learn, adapt, survive and thrive.
Learning is a Science, a Skill, and an Art. As Academic Mentors, we empower children to master certain skill sets that make learning easier and more effective.
We Strive to Develop school content mastery while strengthening the skills needed to be adaptive learners in this world.
Academic Mentoring for K-8
Online and In-Person
Ascend Education gives personalized academic attention that addresses your child's learning needs and goals.
Our approach and methodologies are to increase academic performance and develop strong learning skills for future goals.
Time and Location
Mondays - Fridays
8:00am - 8:00pm
Online or In-Person
Content
Math, Reading, Writing and Science or any other subject
Study Skills and Habits - like self-assessing and prioritizing
Test Preparation - like mnemonic devices and time-management.
Support
Formative Assessments
Updates and Suggestions
Letters of Recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between tutoring and academic mentoring?
A Tutor provides short-term, targeted academic support. Their primary role is to reteach content, help students with homework, test preparation, or editing papers, and address immediate learning gaps in specific subjects like math, reading, or writing.
An Academic Mentor not only supports subject-specific learning but also guides a student’s overall academic development. This includes building study habits, learning skills, and growth mindsets. Academic mentors act as consistent, trusted guides who help students understand how to learn more effectively and make thoughtful academic choices.
What results should I expect to see?
Most families begin seeing positive changes within the first few months, including:
1. Improved grades and academic engagement;
2. Stronger routines and fewer missing assignments;
3. Greater confidence, focus, and emotional regulation;
4. More independent, curious learners at home;
Results vary based on parent involvement and student commitment, but our approach is research-based and outcome-driven....so progress is measurable.
What materials does an Academic Mentor use?
A Mentor will show up to sessions with their own material and resources, but students are encouraged to be prepared with pencils, paper, homework, class work, etc.).
If the parent or student would like to work on anything specific, it’s best to text or email their coach ahead so they can be prepared. Ascend Education uses school-specific curricula when useful, applicable, and available while also tailoring sessions according to our own unique approach.
How do the sessions work? Are they in-person or online?
We offer both online and in-person sessions to fit your family’s needs. Each session is 1-to-1, fully personalized, and goal-oriented. Most sessions are one hour long, but we're happy to adjust the length—just let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.
For online sessions: We use secure video platforms for engaging, face-to-face coaching.
For in-person sessions (available in select areas): coaches can meet at home, school, or local library.
We collaborate closely with parents to create a schedule and format that works best for the student.
Do you work with kids who have learning differences (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia)?
Yes, absolutely. Many of our students face challenges such as ADHD, dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties, and other learning challenges. Though our coaches do not have special education backgrounds, they are trained to tailor educational support to each child’s unique learning profile. We focus not only on academic gaps but also on helping students build the self-awareness, strategies, and confidence they need to succeed—on their terms.
What happens if I need to cancel a session?
We know that life is unpredictable and sometimes we need to change our plans. Because sessions are prepaid, you can cancel sessions at any time without a fee (unless a session is cancelled within 1 hour of starting, then the session will count as services rendered).
Professional Recommendations
Dr. Allen
Director of Middle School at BASIS Pflugerville, TX
I was one of Matthew’s supervisors when we worked together at BASIS International School in Shenzhen, China.
Matthew’s strength as an educator rest in knowing where and how to work with individuals to achieve learning outcomes.
Students in his classes consistently scored well above the average of others on assessments.
William B.
History Instructor at Christ School, North Carolina
Matthew and I used to work together at Saint Andrew’s School, in Boca Raton, Florida.
Matthew is an independent, analytical thinker, a true intellectual who, if you may please pardon the cliché, is perpetually ‘thinking outside the box’.
