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Testimonials
"Our only reluctance in leaving the Sacramento area is that we cannot take CLC with us! To say 'Thank you' seems so inadequate for what you and your staff have done for our son. As a 14 year old High School freshman, he was not doing well in school. Now, 6 months later we are saying …WOW! Truly you and your staff are teachers to be admired for your commitment to education. Enthusiasm, Dedication, Devotion, Zest for Learning – all apply to what your staff show through their work, and your ability to pass this on to students. Thank you for finding the key, and helping S. unlock the doors."
"CLC is great. They make me feel good about me, and I don’t always feel that way at school"
"I really feel like every hour there is like a week at school!"
(a proud parent)
"You set realistic goals that children are able to achieve, and you provide them with a sense of self-worth. Your involvement with the teachers at school has been most helpful. My daughter always wants to come to you. She looks forward to learning, and knows that she is treated with respect and kindness."
Who We Are
California Learning Center, Sacramento, developed from the original network of private after-school educational clinics established in 1970. The philosophy and instructional model are based on an education study conducted for the United States government. We have been operating in the Sacramento area since the mid 1980s. California Learning Center is now completely independent, which gives us the flexibility to tailor programs to the individual needs of students, without any restraints imposed by corporate controls. Each student benefits from a completely personally developed education plan.
EDUCATION DIRECTORS
Our directors form a highly experienced team. Pat Haydon gained her initial teaching credential and experience in London, England, where she taught every grade from Kindergarten through 8th grade. She earned her Masters' degree in Education in California, and has taught locally in both public and private schools for 20+ years. She possesses an additional qualification in identifying and addressing the needs of students who demonstrate 'learning differences'.
Kimberly McElhern gained her undergraduate education at the University of California, Berkeley. She possesses a California teaching credential. She also has taught in both public and private settings. She is experienced at addressing student needs from 1st grade through college level, with a special emphasis on the Middle School and High School student, and is qualified to teach both English and math to an advanced level.
Both directors attend educational conferences annually, and are conversant with the recent developments and trends in the education field.
Pat and Kimberly, with a most supportive team of credentialed teachers, test, diagnose, develop individual teaching plans, and directly tutor students in a very low student / teacher ratio setting.
TUTORS
We invite only credentialed teachers to work with our students. Tutors, possessing a comprehensive grasp of the curriculum, must have previous teaching experience. They are selected for their successful teaching skills, ability to motivate students, and genuine care and sensitivity in interacting with youth. Our tutors are experienced in recognizing why students experience difficulties, and know how to propose alternative strategies, so that problem areas are circumvented before they become obstacles.
STUDENT / TUTOR RATIO
Students thrive with close teacher contact. We average a 2:1 student / tutor ratio, with a credentialed teacher. Younger students, or ADD children, may benefit from an individual learning situation. Our programs offer each student an individualized program, moving step by step up the academic ladder. All students enjoy 1:1 teacher interaction and personalized learning time. Then they practice applying information recently learned, and receive immediate feed-back. Studies have confirmed that this is a most effective teaching model, and encourages our students to develop a level of independence which is imperative if they are to transfer their newly-acquired skills into the classroom.
For more information or to arrange to discuss your child's particular needs, please either call us at (916) 486-2646, or submit the form above by email, providing only such information as you feel comfortable revealing.
Please note that although we cannot interrupt teaching sessions to answer the phone, we aim to return phone calls or respond to e-mails within 24 hours.