About us

About

Two teachers, one kitchen table and fifteen years of helping Springfield students close the gaps that hold them back.

Why SWPAcademy

Most Struggling Students Are Missing a Few Building Blocks

We started in 2011 as two teachers helping neighborhood kids with homework at a kitchen table. That idea still guides every lesson: find the gap, fill it patiently, and keep parents in the loop.

Certified tutors

Qualified teachers, background-checked and trained in our method.

School-aligned lessons

Plans follow your child's curriculum and current class topics.

Notes after every lesson

Know what was covered and what to practice at home.

Flexible scheduling

Weekday evenings and weekends. Reschedule with 24 hours' notice.

Meet the tutors
Students studying together with books and notes
1:6Maximum tutor-to-student ratio in every group class

After-school partner of local schools

Maplewood Elementary
Lincoln Public Library
Riverside Middle School
Oak Hill Academy
Springfield High
How it works

From First Call to First Lesson in a Week

Four steps, no paperwork and no commitment until you've seen the assessment results.

  1. Request an assessment

    Tell us your child's grade and subject. It takes under two minutes.

  2. Free 45-minute session

    A tutor checks what your child knows and where the gaps are.

  3. Get your learning plan

    We match a tutor and send a written plan with goals for the term.

  4. See weekly progress

    Receive a short note after every lesson and a report each term.

Start With Step 1
Our tutors

Meet the People Behind the Progress

Every tutor holds a teaching qualification or a degree in their subject, plus at least three years of classroom experience.

Get Matched With a Tutor
Portrait of Laura Bennett

Laura Bennett

Mathematics Lead

Former middle school teacher with 12 years of experience in algebra and geometry.

Portrait of Daniel Ortiz

Daniel Ortiz

Physics & Chemistry

MSc in Physics. Makes lab concepts make sense with everyday examples.

Portrait of Priya Raman

Priya Raman

English & Writing

Literacy specialist who has taught reading to over 400 young learners.

Portrait of Marcus Hale

Marcus Hale

SAT & ACT Coach

Scored in the 99th percentile and coaches students on pacing and strategy.

Reviews

What Parents and Students Say

4.9
Average from 860 family reviews

From a C to an A in algebra

My daughter used to cry over math worksheets. After one term with Laura she asks to show me how she solved problems. Her teacher noticed the change before we did.

Rachel MooreParent of a 9th grader

The weekly notes are gold

I always know what my son covered and what to practice at home. It feels like we're working on his reading together with his tutor, not handing him off.

James CarterParent of a 2nd grader

My SAT score jumped 180 points

The mock exams made the real test feel familiar. Marcus showed me where I was losing time and I walked in knowing exactly how to pace each section.

Sofia Nguyen12th grade student

Chemistry finally makes sense

Daniel explains reactions with things from our kitchen. My son went from dreading lab reports to finishing them first, and his last test came back with a B+.

Olivia GrantParent of a 10th grader

Reading at grade level in one term

Priya made phonics feel like a game. Our daughter now picks up books on her own, and her teacher moved her up a reading group before the winter break.

Ahmed KhanParent of a 1st grader
Free assessment

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  1. 1We call to confirm a time, usually within 24 hours
  2. 2Your child meets a tutor for a 45-minute assessment
  3. 3You receive a written learning plan by email
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