Testimonials
Feedback from our valued clients.
"Courtney has been an exceptional tutor for our son, providing him with personalized, targeted support that has boosted his confidence and helped him gain the academic skills necessary to do his best. She takes the time to truly understand students' individual needs and learning styles, and designing lessons that not only meet grade-level standards but also nurture social-emotional growth. We are incredibly grateful for the care, patience, and professionalism Courtney brings to every session and highly recommend her tutoring services."
Charles Duhigg
8th grade parent
"Courtney has worked with both our children and has far exceeded our hopes for supporting them. Not only has Courtney helped our children close some gaps in spelling and writing but as we worked with her over time, it was so clear she truly saw and supported our children's holistic social emotional and executive functioning skills as they go hand in hand with the academic skills. For instance, Courtney is as strong in the technical skill development as she is in identifying where mindset and organizational skills contributed to our children's progress. She worked with them to meet them where they are and help them develop technical and adaptive skills that will serve them well beyond their current grades. Her reports to parents are detailed and so helpful. In addition, our children have truly loved seeing her; it has never felt like a chore. Courtney also adapts to ensure she can support the kids in covering their school work so it's not "all a separate thing." I couldn't recommend her more highly to support kids who need a boost, gaps closed or who want to fine tune skills to excel in their school performance and beyond!"
Chiara Grabill
6th & 8th grade parent
"Courtney is beyond amazing! Her calm, positive demeanor was exactly what our kiddo needed to work through his learning challenges. Courtney cares so deeply about her students and genuinely connects with them so that they are motivated to work hard during their sessions. Her knowledge and expertise is everything a parent could hope for in an educator for their child. It is not an exaggeration that Courtney has changed our child’s academic trajectory and helped him build the skills and confidence he needs to be successful."
Katrina & Scott Slater
4th grade parents
"Our experience with Courtney and Blooming Minds has been transformative for our son's educational journey. When he was in the 4 to 5-year age range, we began to notice some minor challenges that didn’t align with any specific category, despite discussions with schools and educational professionals. It was only when we connected with Courtney and began the tutoring process using the Orton-Gillingham method that we witnessed a remarkable shift in our son's reading abilities and his pride in his accomplishments. As he continues to thrive and develop, we can't help but feel grateful for this crucial addition to his education. We are confident that without this support, his progress would not be where it is today."
R. & S. Blasser
2nd grade parent
"Courtney was instrumental in helping my two daughters find success in reading! Both benefitted immensely from her careful, patient approach, using the Orton Gillingham method, and have become avid readers. Our family worked closely with Courtney for four years and I have recommended her to many other families, who have all thanked me for the wonderful connection. She is a gem in Santa Cruz county!"
J.B.
4th & 5th grade parent
"Our child has been working with Courtney for close to three years. She teaches him reading and writing in one on one tutoring at school. Courtney has been so important to us. Through their work together our son has overcome significant difficulties in reading and writing because of dyslexia. From the beginning Courtney has systematically identified his areas of need and addressed them with care and expertise. She is committed, organized and thoughtful. We believe that her kind and clear approach helped form a teacher/student relationship which has allowed our child to bloom. Courtney is excellent at what she does."
Anonymous
"Courtney was an incredible tutor for my child during his 3rd and 4th grade years. She helped him overcome reading and writing challenges related to dyslexia and dysgraphia. Her deep understanding of learning differences and her vast array of specialized techniques were instrumental in his progress. She not only equipped him with essential skills like decoding, spelling strategies, and essay organization but also instilled in him a confidence in his abilities and experience of what is possible with practice and determination. The individualized attention and creative approaches that Courtney offered were far beyond what he received in his classroom. She made learning fun and engaging, fostering a strong rapport with him. Thanks to Courtney's guidance, our son's learning challenges did not hinder his passion for reading and writing. He left elementary school well-prepared and is now thriving in middle school."
Ashley Muse
4th grade parent
Courtney is a gem. She began working with our now 8 year old daughter a year and a half ago. Our daughter tends to get very frustrated with academics and will put up walls to learning. Courtney stays one step ahead of our daughter constantly flexing the program to keep it interesting while focusing on expanding her academic knowledge as well as her growth mindset. Courtney is clear with the objectives and our daughter knows what is expected of her with their time together. Courtney gives mountains of praise to our daughter where deserved as well as gives honest feedback when she's not doing her best. Our daughter has made noticeable strides under Courtney's guidance and enjoys working with Courtney. Courtney comes highly recommended by our family and we'd be happy to speak with potential new clients in further detail.
Michele S.
3rd grade parent
Courtney has provided high-quality tutoring and support for my son’s learning from the very start. She continually adapts to his needs and interests to keep sessions engaging and affirming. Her friendly and thorough communication keeps me up-to-date with everything he’s learning and how we can support him moving forward. We are so thrilled that Courtney is a part of our son’s learning journey!
Christine S.
4th grade parent
My daughter and I have both had a wonderful experience working with Courtney. She is kind and encouraging and knows how to make even dreaded subjects engaging. I also appreciate her organizational and communication skills and the work she puts into creating individualized lesson plans and thorough progress reports. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for extra support for their child!