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Ekoniak Tutoring & Coaching was founded by Keaton Ekoniak in 2023, but he noticed learning inefficiencies in the classroom long before that. As he progressed through high school and college at the University of Michigan (Go Blue!), he noticed that schools focus heavily on teaching academic content but rarely teach students how to learn. Keaton believes - along with Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child - that just as math, science, and English need to be taught, so do the Executive Functioning skills that enable us to improve our ability to learn and navigate everyday life.
With this in mind, Ekoniak Tutoring & Coaching was born. Keaton's goal isn't just to deliver tutoring services in Menlo Park, CA that help students improve their course grades or gain a better understanding of school subjects; He wants to help young students develop the fundamental learning skills that are often overlooked in a classroom setting, such as Time Management, Organization, Note-Taking, and Study Habits.
That is why Ekoniak Tutors are trained to provide both Subject Tutoring and Executive Function Coaching. Because we believe that these are the two foundational components of a successful student. When you choose Ekoniak Tutoring, you can be assured that you'll be partnered with an expert tutor who can meet all of your tutoring needs, whether your student needs help understanding math concepts, editing their essays, or learning the best strategies to study for an upcoming test.
We Combine Subject Tutoring and Executive Function Coaching
Traditional tutoring methods often only involve improving a student's knowledge of a certain subject, such as math or English. However, research shows that Executive Function skills are equally - if not more - important in a child's success in school, and life. With this being the basic belief from which Ekoniak Tutoring & Coaching originated, we made it our mission to offer both Subject Tutoring and Executive Function Coaching to our clients. And the best part is, you don't need to choose just one! Frequently, parents prefer that their children work on both types of skills during a single tutoring session.
We Create Supportive Learning Environments
Let's be honest, tutoring doesn't always scream 'fun' for young students. It's our mission to change that. We've realized that students are more excited to learn when they're being taught by someone that they look up to. That is why Ekoniak Tutors are tested for their ability to connect with children on a personal level. What sets Ekoniak Tutors apart is their personable nature—making learning a comfortable and enjoyable experience for every student. Our tutors also meet wherever is most convenient for your child - whether that is at your house, over Zoom, or at a local library.
Tutoring, Your Way
We know that every student has their own tutoring needs. Not only do most students have different learning styles, but most students prefer different teaching styles as well. At Ekoniak Tutoring, this is something that we pay attention to. One of the first things we do with parents is hop on the phone for a 30-minute conversation dedicated to learning more about their child's needs, learning style(s), and any other information that can help us better connect them with their best-fit tutor.
Weekly Progress Reports
One of our biggest frustrations with traditional tutoring methods is that the parents have no way of keeping track of what gets covered during their child's tutoring sessions, other than a brief "Uhhh, tutoring was good." So we started sending parents Weekly Progress Reports. These reports provide a short summary of what our tutors covered with your child, as well as some academic strengths and areas of growth for your student. This lets you easily stay informed about your child's academic progress.
