Academy Learning Center

Your Child Can Succeed!

Changing Lives and Improving Academic
Performance, One Student at a Time.

Contact Us For More Information on Our Small Group Instruction

Academy Learning Center is in the news!  We were honored to be featured on a recent Channel 7 telecast.  We find ourselves in an unprecedented time, with respect to the disruption to our education system.  Is this the catalyst that will change the way we teach our children in the future; I don’t believe anyone knows the answer to that question, but I do know we can not afford to leave our children behind while us adults figure this out.  While our teachers are the unsung heros, our children are our future and we can’t think if anything more important than a strong foundational education and we are here and are doing what we can to make a difference.

Academy Learning Center

Your Child Can Succeed!

Changing Lives and Improving Academic Performance, One Student at a Time.

Schedule Your Free Reading Assessment

Academy Learning Center is in the news!  We were honored to be featured on a recent Channel 7 telecast.  We find ourselves in an unprecedented time, with respect to the disruption to our education system.  Is this the catalyst that will change the way we teach our children in the future; I don’t believe anyone knows the answer to that question, but I do know we can not afford to leave our children behind while us adults figure this out.  While our teachers are the unsung heros, our children are our future and we can’t think if anything more important than a strong foundational education and we are here and are doing what we can to make a difference.

Academy Learning Center

About Us

Julie Hines is the founder of Academy Learning Center. She received her Bachelor’s in Education with an emphasis in Language Arts and Math. She went on to receive her Master’s in Reading and earned her Reading Specialist certification. After working as a Reading Specialist, Julie chose to further her education and went back to school to receive certification as a Reading Recovery teacher. In addition, she is fully trained in Orton-Gillingham as well as Wilson’s and FAST Reading programs.  While Julie has taught pre-kindergarten through 6th grade within the public schools system, she most recently held the position as Reading Specialist at Cranbrook Schools – Brookside.

Julie has extensive experience working with students who thrive with specialized interventions such as Orton-Gillingham based methods. The learning process can be a struggle for many students being taught through conventional whole word reading methods. Fortunately, most students thrive when given a multi-sensory structured language program tailored to improve their
unique areas of deficit. Because the techniques used in every tutoring session follow a multi-sensory approach, games and manipulatives are incorporated into daily lessons, reinforcing previously learned concepts in a fun and engaging way.

 

 

 

Allie graduated from Michigan State University with her Elementary Education degree in 2017 (specializing in both Science and Math).  Allie has taught both 4th and 5th grades and has tutored students of various ages.  Allie’ s students thrive when working with her mainly due to her calm presence and interactive approach to learning.  Allie has been trained in Orton-Gillingham and uses this multi-sensory approach when working with students.  She was inspired to go into the field of education because of her mom, Julie, and therefore is incredibly excited to be working with her side-by-side here at Academy Learning Center.

When Allie is not with students she enjoys spending time with friends, reading and being outdoors.

Academy Learning Center

Our Services

Changing Lives and Improving Academic Performance, One Student at a Time.

One-on-One Tutoring

One-on-One Tutoring

  • Phonemic Awareness
  • Phonics (Orton-Gillingham Approach)
  • Reading Fluency
  • Vocabulary Development
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Instruction Delivered One-on-One & Online
Small Group (Pod) Instruction

Small Group (Pod) Instruction

  • Focus on Reading, Writing & Math
  • Taught by certified teachers
  • Group Size From 4 – 6
  • Offered in 5-Day, 3-Day & 2-Day Sessions
  • Morning and Afternoon Session Options
  • Instruction Delivered One-on-One & Online
Homework Assistance/Enrichment

Homework Assistance/Enrichment

  • Re-Teaching
  • Direct Support
  • Study Skills/Strategies
  • High Interest Units of Study
  • Expand Verbal & Written Vocabulary
  • Instruction Delivered On-on-One & Online

ALC Testimonials

“Our son’s reading level improved dramatically as a result of working with Julie. She took the time to get to know his interests and made reading fun for him, incorporating games, prizes, and journaling to motivate him to do more. She was very flexible with our family’s needs and schedule, and she communicated his progress to us regularly. Our son actually looked forward to each tutoring session with Julie. I was sad to hear when he was reading at grade level and her services would no longer be needed!”

ALC Testimonials

“Julie’s energetic, positive and enthusiastic manor has played an important role in my daughter’s reading progression. Her approachable, bubbly personality made my daughter feel comfortable and excited to come to her sessions. Julie’s techniques made my daughter interested in reading and determined to excel while having fun! I would recommend Julie to anyone needing some extra help in their reading journey!”

ALC Testimonials

“We are beyond grateful for Julie’s passion, care, attention and genuine effort towards helping our son.”

ALC Testimonials

“Julie is the best teacher we have ever had the pleasure of working with. Her patience, knowledge, and passion for working with children is above anyone we have ever experienced. I would not hesitate at all to recommend her tutoring services.”

ALC Testimonials

“Our daughter went from not reading at all to reading grade level text. Her confidence went through the roof after working with Julie for just one summer. We are so thankful for her expertise and patience.”

ALC Testimonials

“Mrs. Hines is not just a tutor — she genuinely cares about the education, happiness, joy and well being of the child. She cares enough to find a window into the way each individual child operates and she is able to connect with those internal gears to figure out how to teach each child so that they not only learn – but that they enjoy it and feel proud of their development. She has helped my son for over two imperative years ( kindergarten and 1st grade) and was able to not just teach him the material but rather to give him skills for learning how to learn. She has been vital in his growth in reading, writing, comprehension , and has given him the confidence and tools for future development. We have all loved being able to work with her as she always finds a way to give positive feedback with realistic goals. Mrs Hines will always be at the root of our son’s educational core.”

ALC Testimonials

“Julie is a fantastic reading and literacy teacher. She is enthusiastic, energetic, patient and kind. She is extremely passionate in what she does and always goes the extra mile to help all of her students feel successful and confident. Julie has played a huge role in the growth and development of our children’s literacy skills.”

ALC Testimonials

“We have never come across a teacher with more tricks up her sleeve! She makes reading fun for all her students, no matter the level. And you’ll never meet anymore more dedicated to getting your child to that next level.”

Contact Us

Locations: 
Bloomfield Hills – 130 East Long Lake
Plymouth – 650 Church Street

Telephone: 248-480-3755

Email: julie.hines@AcademyLearningCenter.net

Hours: M-F: 9am – 7pm