Keweenaw Learning Center LLC
Organization and Contact
Organization Type
For Profit
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Hancock, MI
Contact
Jeffrey Thornton (keweenawlearningcenter@gmail.com)
Program Overview
Mission
Keweenaw Learning Center enables middle-schoolers and high-schoolers to reach for their academic dreams through tailored academic tutoring and coaching programs. We provide high-dose, low-ratio classes for students needing extra help in reading, writing, and math following the guided discovery model of learning to promote self-actualization among pupils.
Program Description
1-to-1 Tutoring: We tailor our lessons to the educational needs of the unique students we teach. We teach academic subjects, practical skills, and self-confidence to ensure each child who studies with us will learn as much as possible. Tutorials are geared to students’ current academic abilities and encourage growth towards the academic standards expected of top universities around the world.
Other type of service
Offer one-on-one and/or small group tutoring directly to students, either in-person, virtually, or through both modes of delivery.
Year Program Launched
2022
Operation Locations
Houghton, Hancock, Calumet
Students and Offerings
Number of Students Served in the Most Recent School Year
< 50
Grade Levels
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade,
Post secondary
Subject Offered
English Language Arts (ELA),
Math,
Social Studies
Other subjects
College Coaching;
Delivery Model and Staffing
Delivery Mode
Blended (for the same student, in-person and virtual sessions),
In-Person
Setting
Immediately before/after school
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1, 1:4
Number of Weeks Per Program
6 weeks or less, 7-12 weeks, 13-20 weeks
Number of Sessions Per Week
Three days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
46-60 minutes
Other tutor type
Full-time employees; College diploma, Teacher certification
Race/Ethnicity breakdown of tutors
White 100%
Does your program engage with parents?
No
Customer and Cost
Average cost for typical tutoring cycle
<$251
Research Evidence
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No