About Felipe
Felipe is a seasoned educational consultant and master tutor with over 10,000 hours of tutoring and counseling for clients nationwide.
He has 9 years of experience in academic-subject and executive function tutoring, college admissions testing, and educational consulting.
Possessing first-hand knowledge of the rigorous climate of elite academic institutions, Felipe has a unique insight into top-tier academic study and admissions, both at the secondary and university levels.
Graduating from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in biology, Felipe went on to work at Boston University teaching students fundamental theoretical and practical hands-on knowledge of commonly used instruments, preparation of solutions, reagents, and methodology appropriate in a life science laboratory.
It was also through Boston University that Felipe pursued his graduate studies in science education.
Building on his experience as a researcher and teacher, Felipe tutored for several small and large commercial test prep companies. In the fall of 2020, Felipe envisioned growing his own independent educational services company to provide a brand of tailored academic assistance that emphasizes academic and test prep tutoring, and executive functioning and study skills coaching.
Described by students as caring, supportive, thorough, and methodical, Felipe offers a boutique approach to academic tutoring and consulting that has aided hundred students and adults gain confidence, maximize academic potential, and achieve dramatically improved grades and test scores.
APPROACH AND PHILOSOPHY
Felipe's student-centered teaching approach empowers students to take ownership of their learning through introspection and self-realization, allowing them to identify their own strengths and present limitations. By encouraging students to teach and explain complex concepts in their own words, Felipe creates a platform for his students to independently reinforce their understanding and identify areas where they may need further support.
“While we teach, we learn.” — Seneca
1. diagnose
Felipe uses a range of effective learning strategies to help students recognize where they can improve and grow. This includes identifying knowledge gaps and finding ways for them to enhance their executive functioning skills, all to support their learning journey.
2. Build
Felipe provides regular and specific praise and feedback to students to help boost their self-esteem and confidence. When students receive recognition for their efforts and accomplishments, they feel more valued and motivated to continue learning.
3. Maintain
Once students have acquired the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to find success in a particular subject, Felipe assists them in refining their study skills, ensuring they stay consistently well-prepared and ahead of their class's learning expectations on a weekly basis.