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GradePower Learning Ocoee is at 1553 Boren Dr in Ocoee, Florida. We recently moved, so look for us on the back side of the Amerivita Home Health building. Families join us from Ocoee, Gotha, Windermere, and Winter Garden. Our programs include after-school tutoring, SAT® and ACT® test prep, and homeschool support through the Day Academy.

We use the SQ-RCRC method to focus on how students learn, not just what they learn. We start with a free cognitive and academic assessment. After-school tutoring helps students catch up, keep up, or get ahead, with homework support and skill-building. SAT® and ACT® prep is personalized in small groups of two or three. Day Academy runs three hours a day, four days a week for homeschool families wanting daytime structure.

Discount categories include siblings, military families, first responders, and teachers; eligibility and terms are confirmed by the center. Landmarks like Ocoee Village Center and Starke Lake are nearby, and we're near areas served by Ocoee High, Olympia High, West Orange High, Windermere High, Windermere Preparatory School, and Champions Academy. These are nearby context only, not school partnerships or assignments.

At GradePower Learning Ocoee, teaching begins with a free cognitive and academic assessment, so we understand how your child learns before deciding what to work on. Our SQ-RCRC method focuses on thinking skills, reflection, and independence. Students learn to notice when something doesn't make sense and what to do next, which is different from tutoring that only re-teaches content.

Available programs include after-school tutoring for catching up, keeping up, or getting ahead. SAT® and ACT® prep is personalized in small groups of two or three, starting with a diagnostic assessment. Homeschool support through the Day Academy runs three hours a day, four days a week, in a calm, pod-style setting. We also offer individualized programs for students who need something different. Center Director Philip Cottone brings more than ten years in education, with a focus on gifted learners. Discount categories include siblings, military families, first responders, and teachers; eligibility and terms are confirmed by the center.

Families may choose GradePower Learning Ocoee because the center starts with a free cognitive and academic assessment. That gives the team a picture of how a student learns before planning sessions, which can help when past tutoring focused only on content. The center uses SQ-RCRC learning strategies, so after-school tutoring can address homework support, foundational skills, and study habits together.

For test prep, SAT® and ACT® sessions are kept small, with two or three students, and begin with a diagnostic assessment to target high-impact areas. That structure may appeal to families who want focused practice without a large class. Homeschool families can look at Day Academy, which runs three hours a day, four days a week in a pod-style setting, with curriculum support, skill-building, and guided independent work.

Discount categories at this center include siblings, military families, first responders, and teachers; eligibility and terms are confirmed by the center. Center Director Philip Cottone's public bio describes more than ten years in education and a focus on gifted learners. Families can call to ask about fit and next steps.

Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 42 reviews. Here is what local families mention most.

• Academic progress and confidence. Families report clear improvements. One student went from failing math tests in the 40s and 50s to an 80 on a math test after working with a tutor. Another parent noticed a confidence shift once fractions started to make sense.
• Long-term trust and satisfaction. A parent says her daughter has attended for five years and cannot say enough good things. Another family calls GradePower a real blessing and notes their son is happy, excelling academically, and interacting well with other students.

“My children have been attending Grade Power for a few months now, I so appreciate their support, commitment and help with my children's homeschool journey!”

“Miss Liz is wonderful and has been such a huge part of Ava’s life. All of the staff at Grade Power is just wonderful”

“He did two classes with Jose and got an 80 in his Math test. All his prior test were 50 and 45!”

GradePower Learning Ocoee is located at 1553 Boren Dr in Ocoee, Florida. Our center recently moved, so please note that we are now situated behind the Amerivita Home Care agency. While our sign isn't up yet, you'll find us on the backside of their building. We welcome families from Ocoee, Gotha, Windermere, and Winter Garden.

Families often find us near local landmarks like the Ocoee Village Center and Starke Lake. We're also convenient for those in areas served by schools such as Ocoee High, Olympia High, West Orange High, Windermere High, Windermere Preparatory School, and Champions Academy. These are context points in our community, not claims of school partnership or assignment.

To begin, we offer a free cognitive and academic assessment. This allows us to understand your child's learning style and needs before planning their program. Please reach out to us at (689) 600-3691 with any practical questions about accessing our center or to discuss how we can support your child's learning journey.

Public staff profiles for GradePower Learning include Andrew Learned, Philip Cottone, and Therese Doebler. Andrew Learned is an Admin. He opened the Valrico center in 2013 and has helped students work toward Bright Futures Scholarships and college admission. A U.S. Navy officer and veteran, he served in the Florida House of Representatives and worked on education policy.

Philip Cottone is Center Director and an education speaker with more than 10 years of experience. His work centers on gifted education, supporting students from elementary through high school. He builds strategies that encourage curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, and he works with parents, teachers, and administrators. He presents at conferences and workshops and stays current with research and best practices.

Therese Doebler is an Admin who joined GradePower Learning Valrico in 2017. She helped keep students learning and the center running through the pandemic, a relocation, and the owner's military deployments. Therese is a University of South Florida electrical engineering graduate and a longtime SAT® and ACT® tutor. She was honored as a franchise-wide Teacher of the Year. Outside the center, she plays Ultimate Frisbee and travels to national tournaments.