Education
Tutoring, second languages and more
A variety of new and exciting educational programs are being offered at Westwind Learning Center.
Westwind changed its name from Westwind English Academy to reflect the wider range of learning opportunities at the center. Westwind Learning Center continues to offer superior ESL (English as a Second Language) programs for International students from Japan, Korea, China and South America. Westwind also offers local residents Second Language Programs in French, Spanish, Italian, and German. As well, the center provides local students (K-12) with tutoring services in all subject areas.
Rachelle Warman, School Director and teacher, has rallied a team of educational experts to provide quality tutoring and exceptional programs that are designed to meet the educational needs of our community. "I made a few calls to various retired teachers, current teachers and highly recommended tutors and got them on board."
Knowing that times are financially tough, Westwind has tutoring and program options for everyone no matter what their budget. You can choose to have private lessons or semi-private (two to three students) or small group language classes. A new term for language classes begins in April and runs for nine weeks.
For a more in-depth study about a given topic, Westwind offers Academic Clinics (4-8 students). This past January, the school offered an "Essay Writing" clinic to help students writing their final English exam. After Spring Break, they have a "Mastering Math Basics" for primary, intermediate and middle school grades. As well, they are offering a 14-week Phonetic Awareness Clinic designed for preschool to grade 2. Students are given the skills necessary to read and write using the acclaimed "Letterland" system. Finally, in April the school will offer an "Introduction to Journalism" (ages 16+). Be sure to watch for our "Study Skills 101" clinic just before final exams.
"We have been accepting students daily since we first got the word out there and look forward to helping more and more," says Rachelle.
