Reviews from some of our book clubs this summer:

“I loved having the ninety minutes with my friends sitting at the table with me. We talked mostly about the book, but also caught up with each other! I learned how fun it is when you are really engaged with a book and learn about the author’s craft!” ~ rising 5th grader

“I really enjoyed your class! I learned how the author writes so you feel how the character is feeling in the book!” ~rising 5th grader

“I wasn’t sure I would enjoy a reading class this summer, but it was fun to learn about the book and see my friends at the same time!” ~ rising 5th grader

“Our son has worked with Julie for over 4 years and looks forward to each lesson. He has thrived to a level well beyond our expectations. Julie fosters a love of learning by providing a multi-disciplinary, individualized, enriched learning program. With a wealth of experience across grade levels, lessons were challenging from the onset. Julie genuinely loves her work and it shines through in the connection she has with our son.

~Hinsdale Parent

Julie is a fantastic tutor and teacher with a heart for kids and passion for helping them learn in ways that work for them. She empowered both our kids to become much stronger writers and prepared them well for their advancement tests in elementary and middle school. She's caring, thoughtful, responsive and fun! As someone with so many years of experience teaching in our area, she brings expertise and knowledge that is incredibly beneficial to both parents and students. I'm really grateful for her dedication and the difference she made in our kids' journey. If you're looking for a great enrichment experience for your kids to take them to the next level, I'd highly recommend Julie and the Young Achievers Learning Academy.

~Clarendon Hills Parent

“Thank you so much for challenging our son this year. I have seen noticeable improvement in his critical thinking and reasoning skills. ”

~ Hinsdale Parent

“Thank you for helping my daughter. For a curious kid like her, having a challenge was really what she needed.”

~ Hinsdale Parent

“Thank you for your thoughtful planning for students. You’ve captivated our son’s mind and kept him thinking.”

~ Hinsdale Parent

"Julie worked with all three of my children. She developed programs to meet each of my children's unique needs and designed the lessons geared to their interests. Even though Julie was working with my children throughout the summer, they looked forward to their time with her!"
~ Lake Forest Parent

"Julie is a wonderful educator. My daughter has worked with her weekly for one year and we (her parents and teachers at school) have noticed the difference. Not only are the dividends real, but she is warm, kind and my child looks forward to their time together each week.
~ Hinsdale Parent​