We believe knowing your strengths and having goals aligned to your purpose as a young adult will allow you to live an inspired and fulfilled life throughout your academic years and beyond. To achieve this, Champion offers a personalized academic and life coaching experience for teenagers through young adults. If you are looking to be proactive in your journey of success or you feel a little overwhelmed and lost in the clutter of our education system, we are here to help.
We will help you:
• Learn how to handle stress, assessments, and get better grades
• Align your goals with your unique purpose to give you confidence
• Succeed at school without sacrificing fun
• Discover who you are and what you really want to do
IT'S A PROCESS...
When we work on learning and fine-tuning the process, we always see the product improve.
CHAMPION TUTORING
Champion’s tutoring team supports students in math, science, economics, business, and finance. They have extensive experience and knowledge of the International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), and International General Certification of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curricula. Collectively, they have over 25 years of experience working directly with students.
Champion’s approach is holistic in nature as we believe it’s important to not only have a firm understanding of curricular concepts but also understand how to best learn within the content of the subject itself. In other words, we believe it’s critical to have a metacognitive understanding of how learning takes place in subjects so that students can feel in control of their learning journey.
Champion’s tutoring team creates a safe, supportive, and conducive environment for learning so students are able to develop beyond the framework of their subjects. Our tutors also have experience working with neurodiverse learners and creating personalized learning programs to support their needs.
“I have been seeing Joel for the past two years, and ever since he was my tutor, my Math skills and study habits have improved greatly. He specifically developed an entire course plan for my AP Statistics class. I look forward to applying my new skills in college.”
- Daniel, Grade 11, at an International school in Singapore
“I now feel much more confident in the subject and have learned to think with more complexity and now know how to appropriately answer questions by incorporating key terms. I highly recommend Joel to anyone as his lessons are really engaging and I have tremendously benefitted from the lessons.”
- CF, Grade 9, UWCSEA
IS TUTORING FOR ME?
Many students’ timetables are stretched and stressed with various activities during the week, making it difficult to get the structured support outside of class that they need to stay on top of coursework. While many students can find adequate help within their normal school day by making use of school resources, some also find great benefit with external support to help organize their thoughts, reinforce concepts, and extend their learning.
Have you been an active learner in school? In order to maximize the value of external support, you first must fully engage in your classroom activities, and we encourage you to exhaust all resources available in school to provide additional support. If you feel like you have taken full advantage of your in-school help and are still struggling to understand and apply concepts learned in class, then tutoring can be helpful.
**Champion tutors provide both enrichment and remediation support (RTI).
Diploma
Mathematics Trigonometry
TUTORING CURRICULUM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)/ A Level
Mathematics
• Analysis and approaches
SL/HL
• Applications and Interpretation SL/HL
Economics
• SL/HL
Business Studies
• SL/HL
Foreign Languages
• Chinese (Mandarin)
• French
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE/IGCSE)
Mathematics
• Edexcel Foundation/Higher
• Cambridge Core/Extended
Science
• Edexcel Foundation/Higher
• Cambridge Core/Extended
Economics
• Edexcel Foundation/Higher
• Cambridge Core/Extended
Business Studies
• Edexcel Foundation/Higher
• Cambridge Core/Extended
Foreign Languages
• Chinese (Mandarin)
• French
Singapore Syllabus
• PSLE
• GCE O Level
• GCE A Level
Middle School (US)
Mathematics
• Grade 6/6 Honors
• Grade 7/7 Honors
• Grade 8/8 Honors
Foreign Languages
• Chinese (Mandarin)
• French
High School Diploma Program (US)
Mathematics
• Geometry
• Algebra I / II
• Algebra II & Trigonometry
• PreCalculus
• AP Statistics
• AP Calculus (AB/BC)
Science
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
Economics
• AP Economics
Foreign Languages
• Chinese (Mandarin)
• French
Entrance Exams
• ACT
• SAT
• SSAT Math
• Common Entrance Math
• Common Entrance Science
• French Proficiency
Certification (DELF): A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2
Singapore
• PSLE
• GCE O Level
• GCE A Level
Student Tutoring Contract
Welcome! We are excited to welcome you to our Champion Family + learning community. Here are some thoughts about how we can best honor each other and the coaching process. If you have questions or concerns, I am happy to discuss them at any time. Take control of your learning – ask early, ask often!
My Commitment to You:
I will always have your best interests at heart, and I will always be honest with you.
I will always keep you accountable to your highest goals for yourself, and to the action items you agree to do.
I will always help you problem solve from the point of view that you are a powerful advocate in your own life (and not a victim to teachers, school systems, parents, etc.)
I will take notes on sessions to which parents automatically have access. If you request that specific information be kept confidential, I will do so unless I believe your life or well-being may be at risk.
Sessions may occasionally be recorded for the benefit of analysis of our work. These recordings will always remain private and will never be shared without written permission from you.
I occasionally share generalized stories from my client sessions on social media. If I am ever to share a story from one of our sessions, I will never reveal your identity, and if you ask that I not share these stories, I will of course honor your request.
Your Commitment to Me:
You will do your best to complete the work you promise to do.
You will communicate frequently about what is and is not working for you, so that I can provide the best possible service to you.
If you know that you will not be able to make a scheduled session, you will give me at least a 72 hour notice.
You will be on time for our sessions.
You will bring your full focus to our sessions, including silencing & putting away all devices and distracting browser tabs and computer applications.
When you sometimes make mistakes, you will focus on the learning and growth.
You will learn how to video chat on a virtual learning platform, if you don’t already know how to use these platforms.
You will ensure you can regularly access our shared Google Doc.
Tutor Name:
Tutor Signature: Date:
Student Name:
Student Signature: Date:
CONFIDENTIALITY PROMISE
Champion acknowledges that in the course of tutoring, sensitive personal information may be shared. No contents of any tutoring session - verbal or written - will be shared with any other party without consent of the student and/or parents.
SCHEDULE OF RATES*
*Rates and terms are subject to change.
Tutoring Sessions:
Champion tutoring sessions are typically either 60- or 90-minutes in duration. Sessions can be conducted in person, or over a number of internet communication platforms such as Skype, Facetime, or Zoom.
Email, Telephone Consultation & Written Reports:
Please note that hourly fees as outlined above will be applicable for:
• Preparation of reports or other written documentation requested
• Telephone consultations with other professionals as agreed with you (Email and telephone consultation is available for brief feedback and queries. Should a more in-depth conversation be required, a coaching session will be requested.)
PAYMENT TERMS
Payment is due at the completion of each session for drop-in sessions. Regularly scheduled clients will be billed at the end of each month. Please process payment within 7 days of the invoice date. Late fees accrue at a rate of 5% for every 7-day period past the due date. Late fee amounts are billed on a monthly basis.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Champion maintains a full 72-hour cancellation policy. If you are unable to attend a scheduled appointment, we ask that you provide notice at least 72-hours in advance to enable us to reschedule for another student. If scheduled sessions are canceled less than 72-hours in advance, full payment will remain due. No-Refund/Transfer/Postponement for Champion Academy seminar and workshop registrations. Once paid, all registration fees are non-refundable.
Student Name: _________________________ DOB (Age): _____ School: _____________________
Home Address: _________________________________________________________________
Early in his education, Joel became a keen observer of his teachers, comparing their different philosophies and instructional approaches. By continuing his careful analysis throughout his years of learning, he slowly and deliberately amassed a collection of effective teaching techniques and was inspired to master them himself and become an academic tutor, specializing in his favorite subjects: math, science, and economics.
In his work as a tutor over the past decade, Joel has ensured that each student engages their critical thinking to develop a picture of the world at the atomic level and couples that understanding with the mathematical language which we apply to study solve and explain problems.
Joel ensures that his students set and maintain clear goals for their subject learning. His extensive experience with different curricula allows him to scope and sequence his instruction that aligns with his student’s programs. Joel also integrates a range of executive functioning tools that support effective instruction, and help students develop command in their subjects. He is known amongst his students for his lesson notes and supporting material that teaches them to work independently and confidently.
Over the years, Joel has taught a myriad of different learners who come from a variety of neurodiverse backgrounds. This has provided him with the ability to anticipate pitfalls and provide the essential mechanisms to facilitate problem solving.
In his spare time, Joel enjoys running professional development opportunities with Champion’s tutors. He also enjoys travelling, time with his family and trying new food.
Joel has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance (Hons) from the University of London (in association with London School of Economics and Political Sciences) and a Postgraduate Certification in Education (International) from the University of Nottingham.
“Joel has been such an energetic and positive tutor and influence in my academic journey! He is able to identity my painpoints and reteach concepts that not only helps my comprehension but also my confidence.”
- Gigi, Grade 12, International School in Singapore
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
- Winston Churchill
Additional Champion Services
Executive Functioning & Life Skills
Champion’s executive functioning and life skills coaching helps students establish and solidify important skills needed to successfully transition young adults to independent living. Students will learn time management, personal finance, investing and saving, stress management, conflict resolution, and more!
Study Skills
Study skills are critical to your academic success! Champion will teach you important study skills so that you can become an independent, successful and confident learner in all of your classes.
Test Taking Strategies
Rock your assessments and get the grades you want! Champion will give you useful tips and teach you strategies so that you can feel confident going into each and every one of your tests.
Psychological Evaluation
If your child’s teachers, tutor or other educational specialist has suggested a psychological evaluation for your child, you may be wondering what that is, why it is being recommended, and how it may help. Psych evaluations provide valuable learning information specific to your child. They involve a multi-method process covering cognitive, academic, social, emotional and attentional processing and their strengths and weaknesses. If your child is struggling, this helps to give valuable insight about how to help them be their most successful self. You will receive a full report that details important recommendations for school and home interventions that will help your child develop to their fullest potential.
Strengths-Based Coaching for Students
Students take a strengths psychometric that will guide and inform a personalized strengths portfolio that Dr. Rogers creates. This assessment tool has an international presence as a talent measurement instrument and is helping thousands of students at more than 600 schools and universities to discover and build upon their talents and strengths.
Strengths-Based Coaching for Parents
Discover your unique talents and strengths, and learn how to use them to empower your parenting journey. Enhance your individual parenting style and support your children in developing their own talents and strengths. In Champion’s strength-based parent coaching sessions, you will learn practical parenting advice, supported by best practice, neuroscience, and over two decades of research grounded in strengths psychology.
For more information contact Dr. Vicki Rogers at admin@championmylife.com or visit www.ChampionMyLife.com
One of Champion Academy's most popular Student Seminars is called, "Crack Your Learning Code: Death of The All Nighter". This seminar is great for those who are waiting for a one-on-one session as it takes students through the Champion Study Cycle curriculum that teaches executive functioning and study skills.
CRACK YOUR LEARNING CODE: DEATH OF THE ALL NIGHTER!
Student Seminar
Students will emerge from this seminar knowing how to work smarter rather than harder so they can achieve more in less time, lower their stress levels, and increase their appreciation for their learning journey.
Now more than ever, students want to learn more about themselves as learners and how to be their best selves in school. The problem is, they don’t know where to start! Students of any ability can benefit from learning how to learn. The Champion Study Cycle Curriculum™ brings the science of learning together with the art of teaching to demonstrate to students how to actively engage in their learning.
Champion Academy’s Student Seminar, “Crack Your Learning Code: Death of The All Nighter!” uncovers the science behind how we learn and teaches smart systems for managing tasks. During this full-day intensive seminar, students will be taken through the Champion Study Cycle Curriculum™, which will offer a deep understanding of how learning works, and provide a toolbox full of study skills and important executive functioning skills to support their academic and life journey. Dr. Rogers will share her own “tips and tricks” that she has designed, tested and perfected over 20 years of instruction and curriculum design to teach students how to:
• create strong habits
• enhance their focus
• keep their motivation levels high
• boost their memory
• tackle difficult concepts
• learn critical study skills strategies
• understand the science behind effective note-taking
• improve their diet, sleep and exercise to enhance their learning
