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WE NEED TO PROTECT TEENS' FUTURES:
Now more than ever

Hi, I’m Blu. I am a Master's -trained educator, a certified life coach, and a mom of three.

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I loved working in my classroom with students whom I adored for over two decades, but now that I am observing the broader educational system,  I see firsthand why smart, capable 9th and 10th-graders fall through the cracks.

 

In classrooms of 35+ students, there is simply no room for the individualized feedback students need to master complex reading and writing skills to succeed in ALL content areas and prepare for their future.

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However, I am also keenly aware of the flaws in traditional 1-on-1 tutoring. For many teenagers, sitting alone with an adult for an hour is awkward, intense, and isolating. It feels like being under a microscope, and becomes a crutch that, when removed, does not teach the student independent critical thinking and learning skills.

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I created the R.I.S.E. Mastery Method to find the "Goldilocks Zone" of education.

My online small-group instruction provides the perfect balance:

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  • Not too big: Your student is never "just a number." I learn their writing style, their strengths, and where they are stuck.

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  • Not too small: We learn best when we learn socially. Meeting on Zoom with a small squad of peers removes the intimidation of 1:1 tutoring and creates a dynamic environment where skill and confidence is contagious.

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The "Life Coach" advantage: As a certified life coach, I provide more than just English help. I integrate executive functioning and anxiety management directly into our lessons. I don’t just teach them how to write the essay; I teach them how to overcome perfectionism and procrastination as well as how to communicate with instrctors. 

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I help high schoolers stop dreading language arts class and start building the skills that carry them through the SATs, college applications, and beyond.

Blu Jacoby

Explore the RISE method and how the strategies will help your student succeed!

  • READ with purpose: Master close-reading for complex literature and SAT texts so that your teen can retain what they read without the frustration.

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  • INTERPRET with confidence: Analyze symbolism and tone beyond basic plot summaries so that they can participate in class and think critically.

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  • STRENGTHEN foundations: Strip away grammar confusion and master sentence structure so that they submit clean, polished writing that earns higher grades.

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  • EXPRESS ideas powerfully: Organize thoughts logically to beat "Blank Page Syndrome" so that they can write and argue with absolute confidence.

It has become a lot easier for my son to do his entire ELA assignments independently now without the need for parental follow-up. With Blu’s gentle guidance and help last year, our son makes sure to double-check his grammar and spelling before submitting an assignment. Prior to her class, he would just rush through assignments.

 

I would say our son has become better at strengthening his grammar and vocabulary foundations since last year. His high grades reflect these new skills. We are so thankful we found Blu. He has grown to be more involved in all schoolwork and cares about the quality of work he turns in now. I see him not as stressed, thanks to the program. Thank you.

 

Suzanne S. (Parent)

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