Confident learning starts calm
Meet Lex
I take an approach that sees the child as a kid needing to take on a challenge in their life, not just a student striving to get a grade but actually learning how to build confidence in themselves by addressing a challenge. Emotionally-focused tutoring that works with their Social-Emotional needs as well as their academic needs. Not here to build ‘perfect’ students, but to instill a growth mindset and build confidence by developing strong math and Spanish skills in a thoughtful, fun, focused way.
Math
I provide targeted math coaching for students that builds skill, strategy, and confidence. Each session begins by identifying specific obstacles and normalizing anxiety, then uses brief grounding techniques to establish focus. We progress through sequenced, scaffolded practice: clear problem setup, step-by-step models, think-aloud routines, and neat written work. Students learn systematic checking, pacing strategies for assessments, and study habits that transfer across topics. Every lesson closes with concrete goals and a concise progress note you can review. My aim is measurable growth so students learn to trust their thinking and enjoy learning.
Spanish
I teach Spanish as a language students can be excited to use, not just study. From day one we speak with phrases from their world. We read short stories, listen to music, and write for real purposes. Grammar stays in context so it clicks. I coach pronunciation, group vocabulary by theme, and map the core patterns for verbs and sentence order.
We use those patterns right away in short conversations and quick writes. Between sessions they can follow a simple practice plan that fits their schedule. Students get usable Spanish and a connection to a whole new world.
Approaches
Growth Mindset
In ten minutes, Carol Dweck beautifully explains how praising effort and strategies, not smarts, helps kids take on challenges and stick with hard tasks. I use this by coaching students to talk through mistakes and turn them into next steps.
Executive Functioning
Harvard Center on the Developing Child delivers a five minute overview of focus, working memory, and self control, the brain skills behind homework and tests. This is why we use checklists, planning, and short think alouds in every session so students feel organized and ready.