Who We Are
We are professionals. We are a tutoring and academic coaching program that has been working with parents and their children in Eastern Massachusetts since 2009. In 2017 we expanded to service Central Massachusetts, and in October 2018 we opened the NLU Learning Center in West Boylston, MA. Next Level Up believes that each child is unique, making it necessary for each academic coaching plan to be fully individualized. We strive to hire dedicated and compassionate professionals to provide quality academic support to your student, incorporating fundamentals, organizational skills, and much needed perspective. Your student's sustained success in school, as well as his or her well being, and your satisfaction, are our main priorities. Our tutors can work with any age student in any subject, including upper level Math, Science, and English curriculum.
All Next Level Up academic coaches have a Master's degree or are currently enrolled in a reputable Graduate program. They have at least three years of one on one experience working with children of all ages. Most of our coaches are current, former, or retired classroom teachers or college professors.
Our coaches begin with assessing and addressing the fundamental needs of your student, and base each individualized session on the student's classroom curriculum, desired goals, and the areas needing improvement. After receiving parental permission, we encourage all academic coaches to connect with each student's teachers, if and when it is possible. This is beneficial and helps maintain the continuity between all of the people helping support the student in his or her academic life. We believe that having everyone on the same page is an integral part to each student's success. We also suggest that your student utilizes the resources and support systems available at his or her school.
Message from the Founder:
I have been an educator for more than twenty-five years. Throughout that time my philosophy has evolved through a variety of teaching experiences. However I've always remained dedicated to approaching all students, regardless of age or background, as unique individuals, each with their own set of interests, strengths, weaknesses, and perspectives. I know that the key to making the all important teacher-student connection is by taking a sincere interest in who that particular student is. Without a real connection, success is much less attainable. Every academic coach working with Next Level Up has to share this vision and believe that compassion and genuineness, along with the reinforcement of fundamentals and positive study habits, are the best avenues to take when trying to reach a student.
Sincerely,
Todd Blechner
Founder and Owner
todd@nextleveluptutoring.com
All Next Level Up academic coaches have a Master's degree or are currently enrolled in a reputable Graduate program. They have at least three years of one on one experience working with children of all ages. Most of our coaches are current, former, or retired classroom teachers or college professors.
Our coaches begin with assessing and addressing the fundamental needs of your student, and base each individualized session on the student's classroom curriculum, desired goals, and the areas needing improvement. After receiving parental permission, we encourage all academic coaches to connect with each student's teachers, if and when it is possible. This is beneficial and helps maintain the continuity between all of the people helping support the student in his or her academic life. We believe that having everyone on the same page is an integral part to each student's success. We also suggest that your student utilizes the resources and support systems available at his or her school.
Message from the Founder:
I have been an educator for more than twenty-five years. Throughout that time my philosophy has evolved through a variety of teaching experiences. However I've always remained dedicated to approaching all students, regardless of age or background, as unique individuals, each with their own set of interests, strengths, weaknesses, and perspectives. I know that the key to making the all important teacher-student connection is by taking a sincere interest in who that particular student is. Without a real connection, success is much less attainable. Every academic coach working with Next Level Up has to share this vision and believe that compassion and genuineness, along with the reinforcement of fundamentals and positive study habits, are the best avenues to take when trying to reach a student.
Sincerely,
Todd Blechner
Founder and Owner
todd@nextleveluptutoring.com
The owner in studio.
From my interview on The K-Zone back in August '19, a new radio hour was born. The Next Level Up Educational Hour launched on October 15, 2019. Click on this link to hear the 2nd show. https://bit.ly/2MGM3Xg The show will air from 12-1pm every third Tuesday of the month on WPKZ 105.3FM/AM1280.
Show from 11/19/19 - (click here to listen) https://bit.ly/37qPsly
Guests from 11/19
- Dr. Nathan Gay, Clinical psychologist from Attention, Behavior & Cognition, Holden, MA
- Erik Githmark, Principal of Mountview Middle School, Holden, MA
- Sam Brooks, Personalized Learning Supervisor, Putnam County School District, Tennessee
Show from 1/28/20 - (click here to listen) https://bit.ly/3aTrC3F
It was a great show. In studio we had Karen Cappucci, the principal of Glenwood Elementary School in Rutland, MA. On the phone we had her colleague, Erik Githmark, principal of my daughter's middle school, Mountview Middle School in Holden, MA. The topic was super interesting. We discussed "The Intangibles" of a successful student: effort, motivation, perspective, work ethic, habits, self-advocacy, resiliency, stamina, and perseverance.
Show from 2/25/20 - (click here to listen) - https://bit.ly/3a2CydK
Show from 3/17/20 - (click here to listen) - https://bit.ly/2UmOmlc
We had a very frank discussion about "Coronavirus and its Impact on Education and Parenting". Brian Winston, a middle school teacher in the Northborough/Southborough School District called in to weigh in on the expectations put on him and his fellow teachers from the District. He also spoke about how this will impact kids and parents.
We will have expert guests from the field of education, educational psychology, and other fields focused on helping children. They will join us in studio or on the phone. Our discussions will be frank, open, direct, and helpful to parents and students alike.
Show from 11/19/19 - (click here to listen) https://bit.ly/37qPsly
Guests from 11/19
- Dr. Nathan Gay, Clinical psychologist from Attention, Behavior & Cognition, Holden, MA
- Erik Githmark, Principal of Mountview Middle School, Holden, MA
- Sam Brooks, Personalized Learning Supervisor, Putnam County School District, Tennessee
Show from 1/28/20 - (click here to listen) https://bit.ly/3aTrC3F
It was a great show. In studio we had Karen Cappucci, the principal of Glenwood Elementary School in Rutland, MA. On the phone we had her colleague, Erik Githmark, principal of my daughter's middle school, Mountview Middle School in Holden, MA. The topic was super interesting. We discussed "The Intangibles" of a successful student: effort, motivation, perspective, work ethic, habits, self-advocacy, resiliency, stamina, and perseverance.
Show from 2/25/20 - (click here to listen) - https://bit.ly/3a2CydK
Show from 3/17/20 - (click here to listen) - https://bit.ly/2UmOmlc
We had a very frank discussion about "Coronavirus and its Impact on Education and Parenting". Brian Winston, a middle school teacher in the Northborough/Southborough School District called in to weigh in on the expectations put on him and his fellow teachers from the District. He also spoke about how this will impact kids and parents.
We will have expert guests from the field of education, educational psychology, and other fields focused on helping children. They will join us in studio or on the phone. Our discussions will be frank, open, direct, and helpful to parents and students alike.
Click here to listen to the Founder's interview on The K-Zone WPKZ 105.3FM/AM1280 from August 28, 2019. https://bit.ly/349v7iO
Sean Flanagan, Howie Kahn, Todd Blechner, Jen Stanovich
Watch the video below of the Founder's interview on Shrewsbury and Beyond with Kay Sears.
Please watch a 5 minute video of an edited version of the interview between the Founder, Todd Blechner, and the Radio Entrepreneurs Network.