History & Mission
Learning Power LLC was established in 1984 as a tutorial registry to serve students needing instructions in reading and study skills, writing, math, English, and test preparation.
Today Learning Power specializes in 3 core areas:
- Tutoring and instructing students in all academic subjects, basic skills, test preparation, learning disability strategies, business communication skills, English as a Second Language (ESL), computer skills, and college planning.
- Life Skills Coaching, which includes mind style assessment - a personality and total life assessment that helps individuals on their journey toward career success, change or defining life preferences and balance.
- Professional Development opportunities for teachers and administrators.
Staff
- 1 owner
- 45+ tutors and teachers, independently contracted
- 2 administrative staff
Business Owner
Linda Nelson, M.A.
- M.A., Special Education, Saint Joseph College, Connecticut
- B.A., German and English Languages, Bradley University, Illinois
- Study Abroad in conjunction with the University in Salzburg, Austria
- Workshops and training with Russell Barkley, Edward Hallowell, Anthony Gregorc, David Ellis, and Chris Ziegler Dendy
- Additional studies at Harvard University, University of California, California State, Central Connecticut State University, University of Hartford, University of Connecticut, Fairfield University, University of Wisconsin (recipient of prestigious NDEA Study Grant)
- Teaching Certifications: Connecticut (current), Illinois and California (expired)
Managing Director
James Bowe, M.A.
- K-12 Administrator License — St. Mary’s University
- M.A. Education – St. Mary’s University
- B.A. English/Education – Long Island University
- Special Education study – Central Connecticut State University
- Learning and the Brain (Harvard University)
- Workshops and training with Edward Hallowell, Shaywitz and Shaywitz, Michael Posner, Julia Darling-
Hammond, Jeb Schenck, Robert Marzano, Michael Fullan, Rick DuFour, Lee Jenkins
- Teaching Certifications: Connecticut and Minnesota (current), North Carolina and New York (expired)
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