About Mayo Academic Consulting
My mission is to help families gain clarity and confidence as they navigate their child’s educational journey through experienced guidance.
My vision is to faithfully serve the Lord by guiding families toward intentional educational choices that help their children flourish academically and spiritually.
I have worked closely with the homeschool community since 2015. Additionally, I have an extensive knowledge in transcript creation and high school program creation due to my experience founding, running, and teaching in an accredited local private school.
There is no single ‘right’ homeschool path. Many families feel uncertain about pacing, curriculum choices, or long-term planning. This framework is designed to help you step back and see the bigger picture — just like an educator would.
Services
Our comprehensive range of services includes homeschool strategy sessions, assessments for homeschoolers, transcript building for high school students, and consultations for families considering homeschooling. These services are tailored to suit the individual needs of each family.
Initial
Consultation
For families looking to change their student's academic plan
This one-hour consultation will provide guidance on what you can expect from homeschooling, hybrid schooling, private schooling, or virtual schooling in Manatee County, Florida, and help you decide which journey is the right fit for your family.
* Pre-questionnaire to help guide the meeting
* Options for groups, cooperatives, after school classes, and other ways for your student to meet friends.
* What is expected of homeschool families in the state of Florida
* What is available to support homeschool families in the area
Strategy Session
This one-hour long strategy session provides guidance for current homeschool families who would like some reassurance, direction, and guidance for their upcoming school year.
* Pre-meeting questionnaire to help guide the meeting
* I review your current curriculum
* I answer any questions you have
* I share resources on other curriculums and ideas
* I help you create a curriculum map for your upcoming semester - a visual guide on what your semester will look like
Optional add-ons
* Student interview about curriculum to better gear plans toward their interests
* 45-minute student assessment to verify reading level, writing level, and math level.
* Homeschool evaluation for the county
IOWA Basic Skills Testing
A complete assessment to guide your planning
During the summer, I offer IOWA basic skills testing at the current grade level for your student. I then explain the grading sheet to you and give some suggestions on how to support your student in their academic strengths and weaknesses.
Note: Standardized testing is not required for homeschoolers, but it can be helpful in determining their academic levels compared to other students in that grade across the nation.
Academic Planning
Intensive for High School
(grades 8-12)
Not sure how to create a transcript or what classes your high schooler should take?
This 90-minute planning session includes:
* A comprehensive accreditation-approved transcript started and ready for classes to be added
* A comprehensive academic planner that shows the high school graduation requirements followed by public and private schools
* A review of past and current classes taken
* Assistance navigating the Florida course code directory so you can determine how your student's activities fit into their transcript
* Course choices for the next school year with your student's input
* Suggestions on where to take courses that aren't in your wheelhouse
* A list of resources and tips for scholarships
Note: There are no particular requirements for a parent to issue a homeschool diploma to their student. However, some parents want a transcript if the student intends on going to a college or university after high school.
Tutoring
Does your student need additional support?
I offer three main tutoring programs:
1) Occasional tutoring - Every other week, we meet up for an hour to go over any concepts, math problems, or skills that your student needs assistant with. Text me 24 hours in advance of what your student needs to have reinforced and I'll come prepared to teach or re-teach that concept. Good for students who are intendent workers but sometimes get stuck.
2) Regular tutoring - Once per week for an hour, we will meet up to reinforce a particular subject your student needs assistance in. This can be reading, writing, math, or any other subject. In this program, we work pretty consistently in one subject, not bouncing around to other subjects within the program.
3) Intensive tutoring - Two to three times per week, we meet up and I teach a class to your student, and assign work for them to do on the in between days. I also give and grade assessments, work, and give a grade at the end of the school year.
Philosophy
My Approach
At Mayo Academic Consulting, my approach is guided by core values of excellence and intentionality. I believe in understanding the unique needs of homeschooling families and delivering exceptional academic solutions that exceed expectations.
My philosophy revolves around building long-term relationships with families, ensuring their academic success, and providing support that goes beyond expectations.
Families
Client Success
My clients' success is my top priority. I am dedicated to ensuring client satisfaction by providing top-notch homeschooling support services that meet their needs and exceed their expectations.
Contact
Get in Touch
Have a question or need more information? Feel free to reach out to us. I am ready to assist you with all your homeschooling support needs.