From “Please don’t call on me” to “I know, I know!”

Some students shrink down into their seats when the teacher is asking questions of the class. As they hope that they won’t be called upon to answer, these students experience discomfort, twinges of anxiety and self-doubt.  Worrying that they will be chosen next, they are unable to concentrate on the responses of other students and explanations or corrections provided by the teacher.  Whether they don’t know the proper answer, are unable to organize and express the response in their own words, lack confidence or are too shy to speak up in class, the result is the same: These students miss valuable learning and skill-developing experiences.  

At Lear Educational Center, our students actively participate throughout their one-to-one tutoring sessions.  Background knowledge is assessed with prior achievement recognized, placing an encouraging emphasis on what the student already has accomplished toward advancing through the appropriate curriculum. Self-confidence grows as knowledge gaps are filled in and foundational knowledge is reinforced.  As material is presented, the student’s level of comprehension is assessed and necessary further explanations and corrections are provided immediately to ensure that the student fully understands and builds a knowledge base on correct information.

This individualized participatory tutoring holds the student’s interest; encourages the student’s questions; enhances their recall skills, organization and expression of thoughts. The student becomes eager to demonstrate their new learning, knowing that they will receive necessary corrections as well as the opportunity to express the corrected understand of the concept. The student learns that their initiative is valuable.  Their motivation to achieve grows even more.

 Lear Educational Center is here to help students maximize their potential.  We interface with schools, working with the curriculum appropriate for each student.  We specialize in teaching students with learning differences, helping them meet IEP and remediation goals.  

At Lear Educational Center we use programs that are widely acclaimed for their success in teaching students with learning differences. These programs include the Wilson Reading System, Lindamood-Bell, Saxon Math, and Orton-Gillingham

We provide supportive one-to-one individualized academic tutoring on all levels, primary through college, for most subjects. Our students also learn study skills and strategies so that they can meet the classroom challenges of today and those of tomorrow.

 At Lear Educational Center we also provide preparation for ACT, PSAT, SAT and other standardized tests. 

Lear Educational Center - providing tutoring services to students from Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and the Greater Lehigh Valley since 2000