People to Watch Jennifer Lopata FOUNDER
Synergy Academics
With over 20 years of experience in education, behavioral therapy, and child development, Jennifer Lopata has developed an affinity for helping children and teens navigate through adolescence and early adulthood. Earning a bachelor’s degree in sociology from UCLA and a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from USC, Jennifer became a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and spent her early career counseling severely emotionally disturbed adolescents. The challenging nature of her work served to develop strategies that enabled Jennifer to understand the processes essential to overcoming obstacles for any child or teen. As the mother of three children, Jennifer became acutely aware of the reciprocal role that confidence plays in education and how overcoming educational challenges builds the confidence that ultimately results in academic success.
Jennifer’s revolutionary approach to educating students is only part of what makes Synergy Academics unique. Syn-
After eight years developing and operating her previous ac-
ergy Academics distinguish itself by allowing students to
ademic tutoring center, Jennifer drew upon experience to
select from any number of exceptional tutors to find the
create a dynamic new venture in academic services that
per fect combination of personality, knowledge, avail-
is both evolutionary and revolutionary. The result is Synergy
ability, price, and even location. They also offer college
Academics, which brings unprecedented access and ev-
counseling to help students and parents navigate the col-
er-expanding service options to the students it serves in a
lege admission process.
productive, nurturing environment. Synergy Academics is a comprehensive learning center serving students at every educational level. From elementary school through college, “Synergy Students” benefit from knowledgeable and compassionate tutors who truly care about their happiness and success. The objective is to build confi-
Jennifer personally gets to know each of her students and her greatest joy is seeing them thrive academically and gain confidence in their abilities. Jennifer resides in the West San Fernando Valley with her husband, three kids, and a “menagerie” of pets and horses. She loves coming to work each day to be with her “other” kids at the center. n
dence in students by developing their natural strengths, turning challenges into triumph. Synergy Academics determines the unique ways each student learns and matches each person with a tutor who truly understands his or her learning process. Combining nurturing tutors with a positive and focused environment, Synergy Academics also provides SAT/ACT prep, college counseling and financial aid assistance.
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