Pickering Academic Assessments Offers Tutoring, Acceleration Classes

Pickering Academic Assessments is now offering two programs to parents of children who need homework or tutoring help in order to be more successful in public education, according to Jean Pickering.

Pickering, a veteran public educator who has been a classroom teacher, counselor, curriculum coordinator, and high level administrator, has entered the private sector with a range of services to meet the academic needs of children both in public and private education.

Pickering’s business philosophy is guided by the standard of “no contracts” are necessary. “We are not trying to get parents into our services and trap them with a long term financial contract. We want parents to have the flexibility to evaluate our effectiveness without being punished financially if they are not satisfied,” she said.

“We can provide one on one private tutoring in any subject a student is taking in public school,” Pickering said. “This tutoring is provided by educators certified in the subject matter they teach or tutor.”

Pickering says the $45 per session private tutoring rate is the “going rate in this community. Our tutors are highly qualified and very dedicated to helping your child master the skills they need to be successful in their class work.”

“We also understand that the general economy has affected many families,” Pickering said. “That’s why I will establish “Acceleration Classes” of two to four students whose academic needs are very closely matched. These small group classes mirror the effectiveness of private tutoring but allow us to offer the service at a discounted cost to families.” The cost of “Acceleration Classes” is $30 per session.

Capstone Classical Academy and Pickering’s Academic Assessments are located at 515 Pin Oak in Katy. The phone number is 832-314-1400. Pickering can be reached at directors@capstoneclassicalacademy.com.