SchoolHood Overview
VISION / MISSION
  • Miller Academy provides tutoring / coaching to students K-12 with a goal of empowerment and self-advocacy.
  • In response to the pandemic, we are providing free tutoring to students/families who are struggling.
  • Our free coaching is either donated or funded by local companies + individuals.
  • We partner with local school officials, YMCAs and Boys & Girls Clubs to arrange for safe, collaborative tutoring.
BACKGROUND
  • Miller Academy Coaching was founded by Gretchen Miller in 1996 while teaching at Milton Academy.
  • In 2013, Gretchen's husband Chris Johnson helped to scale the practice and joined as a Math Coach.
  • Gretchen is a BC + Harvard Grad School of Ed grad + Chris hails from Stevens Institute of Technology.
SKILL-BUILDING
  • Time Management | Executive Function | Growth Mindset | Self-Advocacy
  • Writing Workshops | Reading Comprehension | Math Concepts | World Language | Science | History/SS
  • Standardized Test Prep: ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT
GOAL-ORIENTED 
  • Stronger organizational skills | Improved grades + comments
  • Increased class participation | Elevated confidence + self-advocacy
SESSION BLOCKS + TUITION
  • 30, 45 or 60 minute blocks = average length for sessions (virtual or live)
  • For sponsored coaching, we make it easy to apply through our school and youth org. partners
  • For paid coaching: rates vary based on length, # of sessions and # of students.  
  • Our goal is to accommodate all during these challenging times. 
ON-BOARDING 
  • Consultation with students, parents, teachers, advisors + learning specialists
  • Development of goals for short and long term success
  • Daily or weekly summaries with suggested To Do's
  • Regular check-ins regarding goals and progress
TESTIMONIALS
  • Provided upon request from schools partners and families of:  Boston Public Schools, BB&N, Charles River School, Dedham Country Day, Kingsley Montessori School, Meadowbrook, Milton Academy, Newton Country Day, Nobles, Saint Agatha's, St. Joe's, St. Sebastian's
SIGN ME UP! 
  • Click on this Google Form to sign up for free or paid academic coaching, or to inquire about being a tutor
  • ​Click on this ​Google Form​ to learn about our sponsorship opportunities