About Focus on Learning

Focus on Learning is a locally owned education center for high school students who want a boost to prepare for college success.  Our tutors are experienced teachers who help students improve their academic skills. They are also test prep coaches who show students how to maximize their scores on the ACT and SAT, two vitally important college entrance exams.  College is becoming more competitive and expensive.  While grades are known to be the single best predictor for college success, many colleges continue to rely more heavily on  ACT and SAT scores.  High grades and high test scores create an unbeatable ticket for college admission.

Both the ACT and SAT are “teachable” tests, and we have the experience and know-how to show students how to significantly improve their test scores.  We’ve been succeeding now for over 30 years!  Students can schedule one-on-one sessions or participate in small group classes.

We believe that high school students benefit from ACT coaching, and we work with teachers to train them to become ACT Coaches (Teachers as ACT Coaches — TAC) and show how the ACT can be integrated into their classroom curricula (Teaching for ACT Success — TFS).  We offer on-site classes and workshops for schools and districts.  We also offer long-distance ACT prep and Professional Development Programs via Zoom.

WE WORK WITH STUDENTS TO

• Develop effective strategies for reading, writing, math, and science
• Learn critical STEM skills in math and science
• Build self-confidence
• Develop test-taking skills that lead to success on ACT and SAT
• Feel pride in effort and persistence
• Exceed expectations

Introducing Tom Scharenborg

I have a B.S. degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in Physics, with minor(s) emphasizing: Engineering, Mathematics, Political Science, and Fine Art Photography. I am a certified NTA Level III Certified Tutor, and I also hold a Master’s Degree (M.Ed.) Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum & Instruction through Adams State University and STEM Instructor Certification  through the Endeavor Program via the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab and Columbia University.

I work with teachers on curriculum development, students & teachers for test preparation, & students one-on-one. My goal is to help students learn how to study effectively in their own way and become lifelong learners. My expertise is rooted in STEAM-based learning, which introduces learners to the relationships between: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Mathematics.

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