Helping Your Child Soar
Louie & Betsy Shader
Tricia G.
Apr 25, 2013
I have known Betsy for over a year and have seen the amazing job she has done with my nephew. She has helped an 11/12 year old learn how to deal with ADD and dyslexia. She is kind, patient and has some wonderful and creative ideas in helping him be organized and cope with middle school. She as been helping him for a while and I really feel he has come so far because of her. She ran a great camp last year and both my nephews 6 and 11, and my niece 9, loved it and learned so much. She employed some great teachers and they provided some fun and engaging activities. Like a CSI unit, science activities and fun creative activities. All while giving the children a fun and homey atmosphere. Each day homemade snacks were provided which the kids raved about.
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Nicole M.
Jul 28, 2013
Whether summer camp, RevUp, or individual tutoring during school year, kids receive undivided attention, positive feedback, and multiple approaches to learning. This is key--not all kids learn the same thing the same way, but Mrs. Shader, a seasoned elementary-school vet who used to run Millbrae's GATE program (when we had one), draws from an arsenal of technique to help every kid get it--with kindness, encouragement, and one very tangible reward system. RevUps and summer camps are exceptionally well-organized, and professionally staffed. Clean, safe home (sanitizes work-space between sessions), and a clear parent-communicator. Both my daughters love learning because of her, and their report cards show it.
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