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 that are struggling
- Our coaching will be funded by local sponsors and we'll partner with local schools and their students
- 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 + HGSE grad + Chris hails from Stevens Institute of Technology
- 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
- Stronger organizational skills | Improved grades + comments
- Increased class participation | Elevated confidence + self-advocacy
- 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 and # of sessions
- 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
- Provided upon request from schools partners and families of: BB&N, Beaver Country Day, 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 + many local, public school systems.
- 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