By: Jennifer Smith
If I had Genie Academy as a child I strongly believe I would have had more confidence. I can not say I did bad in reading and writing classes, but I did struggle. I was not a fast reader and pronunciation was not my strong suit. I can remember sitting in class and hoping the teacher would not call on me to read out loud. When she did I was panic stricken and would fumble over my words. This made me hate English/ ELA class and I dreaded going to it each and every day.
If I had attended Genie Academy classes, the teachers would have worked with me on my vocabulary and pronunciation, hence strengthening it which in turn would have given me confidence to read when called on. Furthermore, the extra practice and inviting atmosphere would have helped me increase my reading speed. Genie Academy teachers are patient and understanding which is a nice change of pace from a sometimes stressful classroom environment. Also with class sizes being limited to just a handful of students, there is less fear of making mistakes.
If I would have known about Genie Academy when my kids were younger...
If I would have known about Genie Academy when my kids were younger I would have signed them up in a heartbeat. My husband and I both loved math as children and are numbers people as adults, so it came as a shock when both of our kids said they hated math. When trying to help them we were lost as the new way they were being taught (common core) was completely foreign to us. The more we tried, the more frustrating it got.
Since Genie Academy teaches common core, my kids would have strengthened their skills in math in a method they understood. Genie Academy works to teach their students school material in a way that is familiar and at their pace instead of reinventing the wheel. Most of the teachers at Genie Academy work in public education, so I would trust them to teach my children fully and confidently. Those who are not already are working diligently to acquire an education degree or moving on to graduate studies. Genie Academy is so much more than just an after school tutor. The staff work hard to make sure each and every child gets the proper education they deserve in a way that suits their needs.
Schedule a free class and assessment today for math or reading with a passionate Genie Academy teacher. Don’t wait. Help your child now. They’re counting on you.
-The Genie Academy Team
