Fueled by his combined experience in education and social work, our Founder, Scott McMillan, saw an opportunity to bridge the gap. This led to the birth of "Scholars in Action," a tutoring business built on the philosophy of "learning is action." Scholars in Action offers academic support while also considering the social and emotional well-being of its students. Scott's unique background allows him to create a holistic learning experience that empowers students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
We're not just about completing homework; we're about helping you understand and master the concepts.
Our expert tutors will:
Break down complex problems into manageable steps.
Guide you through practice exercises ensuring you grasp the material.
Help you develop strong study skills for future success.
Based on the presented need, we will be able to facilitate individual instruction to reinforce lessons being taught in the classroom with academic enrichment.
This coaching will allow your scholar to hone their social-emotional skills with a coach. Scholars will be able to share any challenges they are facing and foster a relationship with the provider to gain the skills to apply in their everyday life.
Answers To Commonly Asked Questions
The benefits will be your scholar having individualized attention to receive academic support and enrichment. Your scholar will be able to hone in on their areas of growth with the necessary tools and strategies.
Yes it can. Our focus is equipping your scholar with the tools and strategies to effectively express their emotions.
We are gathering resources to best support scholars with special needs.
The duration of a private session will be 45 minutes to one (1) hour.
Our coaches have an eclectic background. Mr. McMillan has been working in education for seven (7) years. He's a New York State certified level 3 teaching assistant who transitioned from the classroom to becoming a Social Worker. He obtained his Master's in Social Work and obtain a provision School Social Worker certification from New York State.
This will be determined during the discovery call for your scholar.