Our Philosophy

The Orion’s Mind after-school tutoring program teaches students that learning is fun. Our program is based on the latest brain research and uses fun games, hands-on activities, and creative exercises to teach state math and reading standards.

The Orion’s Mind program builds neural networks for every student by:

1. Teaching each lesson three different ways: visually, audibly, and kinetically

All students have preferences for how they like to learn. The curriculum makes sure that each learning style is utilized. This creates neural networks connecting students’ preferred method of learning to the less-preferred style, thus strengthening students’ ability to learn using non-preferred methodologies. 3

2. Challenging students to use their new knowledge and creativity to solve team-based problem solving activities.

In addition to academics, the tutoring sessions also include creative activities that require students to come up with their own ideas. Students understand concepts more quickly when they create their own examples. These activities help students solidify neural connections and increase the likelihood that they will retain the information and apply it in various situations. 4

3. Using a team-based format that allows students to belong to a team as well as develop teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

In today’s interconnected society, learning how to contribute your ideas, disagree without hurting other people’s feelings, and make team decisions are critical to succeeding in the professional world.

Our team-based nature helps students form emotional bonds with tutors and teammates. Students learn more when they feel safe, secure, and loved. Feeling like they belong to a team increases students’ ability to learn. 5

This combination of academic and personal growth gets results!

3 Campbell, Linda, Bruce Campbell, and Dee Dickinson. Teaching and Learning through Multiple Intelligences. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, 2004. Pg. xix-xxvi.

4 Greenspan, Stanley I. The Growth of the Mind: And the Endangered Origins of Intelligence. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Books, 1998. Pg. 222-225.



	Our Philosophy The Orion’s Mind after-school tutoring program teaches students that learning is fun. Our program is based on the latest brain research and uses fun games, hands-on activities, and creative exercises to teach state math and reading standards. The Orion’s Mind program builds neural networks for every student by: 1. Teaching each lesson three different ways: visually, audibly, and kinetically All students have preferences for how they like to learn. The curriculum makes sure that each learning style is utilized. This creates neural networks connecting students’ preferred method of learning to the less-preferred style, thus strengthening students’ ability to learn using non-preferred methodologies. 3 2. Challenging students to use their new knowledge and creativity to solve team-based problem solving activities. In addition to academics, the tutoring sessions also include creative activities that require students to come up with their own ideas. Students understand concepts more quickly when they create their own examples. These activities help students solidify neural connections and increase the likelihood that they will retain the information and apply it in various situations. 4 3. Using a team-based format that allows students to belong to a team as well as develop teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills. In today’s interconnected society, learning how to contribute your ideas, disagree without hurting other people’s feelings, and make team decisions are critical to succeeding in the professional world. Our team-based nature helps students form emotional bonds with tutors and teammates. Students learn more when they feel safe, secure, and loved. Feeling like they belong to a team increases students’ ability to learn. 5 This combination of academic and personal growth gets results! 3 Campbell, Linda, Bruce Campbell, and Dee Dickinson. Teaching and Learning through Multiple Intelligences. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, 2004. Pg. xix-xxvi. 4 Greenspan, Stanley I. The Growth of the Mind: And the Endangered Origins of Intelligence. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Books, 1998. Pg. 222-225. 5 Greenspan, Stanley I. The Growth of the Mind: And the Endangered Origins of Intelligence. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Books, 1998. Pg.40. Our Mission \| Our Philosophy \| Our Programs \| Results \| Join Our Team \| Contact Us \| Home