Just Learning Ally promises to craft content with a focus on four principles.
Individual: JLA believes in designing everything to fit the needs of a student-from curriculum and lessons to activities and assessments.
Intentional: No “busy” work. The activities, lessons, and workshops are designed to deliberately target skill and content development.
Interactive: JLA integrates kinesthetic learning in order to address additional skill sets and differentiate instruction. When students are engaged, focus improves, and they can retain more information.
Interdisciplinary: Students and teachers are encouraged to learn all subjects. A more holistic understanding of a topic leads to better understanding.

At Just Learning Ally, our mission is to provide personalized educational consulting services that empower students to reach their full potential and achieve their academic goals.

We believe that every student is unique and deserves a customized approach to their education. That's why we work closely with each student to identify their strengths, weaknesses, and learning style to develop a personalized plan for success.

We offer a variety of educational consulting services, including college admissions counseling, test preparation, academic tutoring, and more. Our goal is to provide comprehensive support to help students achieve their academic and personal goals.

After more than fifteen years teaching public schools, Derek saw an unmet need for students. They needed an ally, a personal education advocate who could help them and their family over several years.
Just Learning Ally began in 2023 as a personalized, tutoring service to help students find value in their education without "falling through the cracks.
With JLA, students receive one on one attention and lessons based on their unique needs and areas of interest. Their personal teacher can guide them, not just through the curriculum, but through academia.
I understand that each student's situation and needs are unique to them. Tell me more about what you're looking for, and I will get back to you soon with what we can offer.
JLA is always looking for volunteers. Get involved by joining the team for bimonthly conversations about education.
We would like to expand into educational gaming and innovative summer programs.
We welcome feedback, new ideas and community voices. Contact us for more information.
Please contact Contact @ justlearningally.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Every new student gets a free 20 minute introductory session. An introductory session includes an informal meeting where the student and tutor discuss current performance level, learning style, goals, strengths, weaknesses and benchmarks (for long term tutoring). They will review preferred methods of communication and payment before scheduling the first full tutoring session.
Sessions are customizable. Session lengths may vary, and they usually begin by recapping the previous week and identifying goals for the session. The bulk of the session is spent learning new information or reinforcing content. Discuss with your tutor about ways to vary your instruction or any requests you have for each session.
We believe in creating a long term connection with a student. Most education services focus on a single goal or assignment. Just Learning Ally pairs you with somebody who can guide you through multiple services if or when they are needed for your academic journey. If we cannot provide you the service or program you need, we will help find one that works for you.





