Methods

  • Through Arizona State University Universal Learner Courses, students can complete fully accredited college courses at a fraction of traditional tuition cost. These courses are:

    • Self-paced — students move as quickly or steadily as works best for them

    • Low-risk — only pay to add the course to their transcript after successfully completing it

    • Transferable — credits are widely accepted by colleges and universities

    Students can select different pathways depending on the student’s aspirations:

    • Engineering or STEM track

    • Business and entrepreneurship track

    • Pre-health or biological sciences track

    • General education core completion

    • Customized interdisciplinary path

    All students will start with the college algebra course. The system adapts to their starting point, so they can begin at any level. Once this foundational coursework is completed, we can progress into sciences, business, economics, or other areas aligned with their interests and goals.

  • While students work through their Universal Learner Courses, I provide structured weekly guidance to ensure:

    • Concepts are deeply understood, not memorized

    • Assignments are completed with clarity and confidence

    • Study habits and time management are developed

    • Gaps in foundational knowledge are identified and strengthened

    During each session, I create a clear and structured plan for the week so students know exactly what to focus on and why.

    At the end of every meeting, students leave with:

    1. College Course Milestones

    • Specific modules or assessments to complete in their Universal Learner course

    • A pacing target aligned with long-term credit goals

    2. Skill-Building Writing Assignment

    Writing is how students strengthen their thinking. Assignments may include:

    • Lab reports from at-home science experiments

    • Analytical essays

    • Technical summaries

    • Economic or financial analysis exercises

    These assignments build skills in math reasoning, scientific thinking, business fundamentals, and clear communication.

    Parents receive structured notes outlining:

    • What we covered

    • What was assigned

    • Progress toward larger goals

    Students also receive organized reference notes so they can clearly see their academic pathway and take ownership of their progress.

  • In parallel, I guide students through rigorous foundational training in:

    Mathematics

    • Algebraic fluency

    • Quantitative reasoning

    • Applied problem solving

    Science

    • At-home experimental labs

    • Scientific method training

    • Data collection and analysis

    • Formal lab report writing

    Students will perform hands-on experiments using accessible materials and write structured reports — building true scientific literacy and communication skills.

  • Strong thinkers must also be strong communicators. Students will practice:

    • Technical writing

    • Analytical essays

    • Lab reports

    • Clear, structured argumentation

    We will have sessions where I review your students writing with them to improve the structure and clarity of the work.

  • Students will also learn practical economic thinking:

    • Personal finance fundamentals

    • Budgeting and investment basics

    • Accounting principles

    • Business model development

    • Cost-benefit and economic analysis

    Whether applied to personal financial planning or launching a small business idea, students learn how to think analytically about money and decision-making.