We provide comprehensive Tutoring and guidance for Pre-K through college PLANNING
Welcome to T.L.C.
Cultivating a mindful learning experience in a prickly landscape!
We provide our families with customized academic support to meet individual needs.
We provide comprehensive Tutoring and guidance for Pre-K through college PLANNING
We provide our families with customized academic support to meet individual needs.
Here at T.L.C., we care about our families. We meet you where you are and provide research based supports to maximize your child's learning potential. From Pre-K through college, we are here to support a lasting relationship designed to meet individual needs.
Homework Help
Compose, plan, and prioritize, a daily to do list and begin working through school assignments.
Meta-cognitive Awareness
A research based intervention designed to teach, understand and cope with time management and organization behavior.
Remediation and Acceleration
Use research based interventions designed to increase reading, writing and math needs.
Reading, Writing, Math Assessments
Reading, writing and math assessments administered to target specific skills as outlined in a recommendation plan. Recommendation Plans hone in on strengths and needs for both remediation and extension of skills.
SAT or ACT
Meet with individual students and families to review student needs and determine if and what assessment is most suitable for college planning.
Create a study plan designed to maximize individual student scores.
Post-Secondary Planning
Use informal measures to develop a college, career, and/or gap year plan.
Develop a college list and strategically select high school coursework to target an individualized college pathway. Supporting students through the college application and essay process. Providing support for gap year planning and internships as well.
Our Director, Dr. Trish Havlin, has 20+ years of preschool through college direct teaching experience, focusing on learning challenges and learning talents. Dr. Trish is passionate about getting to know your child as an individual and providing guidance on their Pre-K through college learning experience. Her ability to tap into students needs and guide families is something to see in action. Dr. Trish believes that every individual deserves the tools to maximize their learning potential and thrive!
At Thistle Learning Center, our mission is to practice mindful academics and reach optimal learning through the development of compensatory strategies.
Thistle Learning Center offers an opportunity for students to meet with a learning coach to determine if TLC is a match.
Then, TLC may assess and develop a customized learning plan in a 1:1, small group or Zoom session. TLC is committed to sharing a daily to do list with families so that we are all on the same page with student learning.
Dr. Trish has experienced school systems from her native Westchester, New York to Bend, Oregon. She has an obvious passion for educating students and her ability to motivate reluctant learners is something to see in action. Dr. Trish uses best practice, research based tools to identify and capitalize on each learners strengths. Her experience and professional training, makes the difference for students.
Dr. Trish graduated from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado with a Bachelor of Science in English and Special Education, and began her career teaching at Aspen High School. Dr. Trish grew a passion for understanding how children learn to read and write. Soon thereafter, she enrolled at Long Island University where she received a Masters of Science in Education. After 12 years of classroom practice, Dr. Trish became interested in educational methodologies, policy and leadership. In 2010, Dr. Trish graduated from the University of Oregon’s Doctor of Education program and started Thistle Learning Center. While tutoring, Dr. Trish learned the importance of working with individuals and families towards college and career readiness goals. To learn best practice, Dr. Trish completed the Columbia University Teachers College Advising Program. Dr. Trish truly provides a dynamic learning experience catered to meet diverse needs.
Dr. Trish has extensive training and experience in reading, writing, math, executive function, parent coaching, and college career readiness programs. Dr. Trish leads professional development and Positive Discipline Parenting Classes throughout the United States.
From acing tests to balancing schedules, Dr. Trish has a strategy for you!
Dr. Trish has been helping me with reading and she has taught me a lot. I think that I'm starting to get the hang of it now. You have impacted my life with what you have done. Thank you for helping me with homework too. I do not go home mad and I think that you have helped me a lot so far. Life is going to be easier for me. I j
Dr. Trish has been helping me with reading and she has taught me a lot. I think that I'm starting to get the hang of it now. You have impacted my life with what you have done. Thank you for helping me with homework too. I do not go home mad and I think that you have helped me a lot so far. Life is going to be easier for me. I just wanted to thank you for it. So, thank you for it all. You have taught me something I have been wanting for years, thank you.
-6th grade student
I just wanted to send you a quick note as the school year comes to an end. I want you to know what a marvelous practitioner you truly are. My daughter has improved leaps and bounds this year and I know you have been a huge part of that success. You are a huge value to all those that walk through your door. THANK YOU for helping to sh
I just wanted to send you a quick note as the school year comes to an end. I want you to know what a marvelous practitioner you truly are. My daughter has improved leaps and bounds this year and I know you have been a huge part of that success. You are a huge value to all those that walk through your door. THANK YOU for helping to shape and mold my daughter into the person she is meant to be.
-Parent of 8th grade student
Thank you for your patience and support. I am super happy to say that I had a great year! I am so grateful for all your time and support. I still can't believe I got a B in Trig!
-11th grade student
Serving all areas in the U.S. with office locations in Bend, OR & Harrison, NY
Monday - Friday: 10:30 am -9:00 pm
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: By Appointment
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