Welcome to the new ThoughtLink! After 15 years conducting research and training for the U.S. government and non-governmental agencies, ThoughtLink is making a big change! We are excited to announce that ThoughtLink is changing our focus. We are now an academic tutoring, skills coaching and leadership training company for students (grades 6-12).The reason we’re making this change? We saw a need and we want to make a difference.
Do you remember a teacher who made a difference in your life? For me, there were many teachers and role models who helped give me confidence, taught me life skills, and made me believe I could achieve whatever I wanted to achieve if I worked hard. Some of the teachers who stand out in my memory are Mr. Brooks – my 6th grade teacher who made me feel like I was special, Mrs. Davidson who taught me to get over the fear of talking in public with her “two-minute talks”, Mr. Nelson and Mr. Marzo – my junior high biology teachers who taught me I wouldn’t die if I did something I hated (like dissecting a frog), and Mrs. Collins – my honors English teacher – who encouraged me to go after what I really wanted in life. These teachers did more than teach their subject areas – they connected with me and made a positive difference in my life; a difference I appreciate now more than ever.
In today’s academic world, students sometimes feel lost in the system. In addition, there is an alarmingly high attrition rate in teachers, teacher’s administrative requirements are overwhelming, and students are held back with other children with standardized testing and the focus on no child left behind. In addition, the advent of social media, the Internet, television and other distractions make it difficult for students to manage their time and prioritize what they can do to really make them thrive.
ThoughtLink’s tutoring and coaching is built around developing an understanding of your child’s needs. We conduct a multi-level assessment to assess what is causing your child to struggle. Our one-on-one sessions are tailored to match your child’s needs.
We hope you enjoy ThoughtLink’s new web site. We’ll be posting tips and resources that can help your child, along with our Cyber Tiger Blog that offers in-depth ideas on how you might improve your child’s academic and life success.
All of us at ThoughtLink want your children to reach their full potential. We believe your children will make a difference in the world tomorrow, and we hope to make a difference in their lives today.
