Parent Diagnostic
Instructions: For each statement, rate your agreement on a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree)
Add up your score at the end of all 4 sections and compare it with the list provided to see if your child has a need for tutoring interventions.
This does not cover a situation where an advanced student needs a tutor for enrichment. We are well equipped to help those students as we..
Academic Performance
- My teen consistently struggles with at least one subject.
- Their grades have dropped in the last two semesters.
- They rarely complete homework on time without reminders.
- They often say, “I don’t get it” or “I’m just bad at this subject.”
- Teachers have suggested they need extra help.
College and Career Readiness
- My teen has trouble writing clearly and organizing their thoughts.
- They get anxious or overwhelmed when studying for big tests.
- They are not confident about their ability to succeed in college.
- I’m not sure if their current schoolwork is preparing them for life after high school.
- We’ve talked about college or career plans, but they don’t seem motivated.
Learning Habits and Motivation
- My teen procrastinates or lacks structure when studying.
- They get easily distracted and often multitask while working.
- They don’t ask for help—even when they clearly need it.
- They’ve lost motivation or stopped caring about their grades.
- I’m more worried about their academic future now than I was last year.
Support System & Environment
- I don’t feel equipped to help them with their schoolwork.
- Their school doesn’t provide enough individualized attention.
- I’m not confident they would know how to get help if they needed it.
- We argue about schoolwork more often than I’d like.
- I wish someone else could coach and support them through this critical phase.
SCORING
80–100: Urgent Need for Tutoring
Your teen is struggling and likely at risk of falling behind or missing key opportunities. A tutoring program could provide much-needed structure, support, and confidence.
60–79: Moderate Need for Tutoring
There are clear signs of struggle in some areas. A tutor can help fill learning gaps, boost performance, and reduce stress before it gets worse.
40–59: Mild Need for Tutoring
Your teen may be doing okay—but with guidance, they could excel. A tutor can sharpen their skills and help them reach their full potential.
20–39: No Immediate Need
Your teen seems on track, but a tutoring check-in or college prep session could still provide reassurance and enhance readiness.
Worried about your teen's score?
At Project Prospero, we help high school students become confident, college-ready thinkers.
Book a free readiness consultation today at www.projectprospero.com and let’s build their future—together.
What makes Project Prospero Different?
“I taught AP Language and Literature for three decades. Now I teach students like yours to succeed in college—before they even get there.”
- 1-on-1 high-level instruction from a career educator
- Deep transformation, not surface-level help
- Online sessions tailored to your child’s goals, strengths, and blind spots
- College essay coaching, AP English prep, and critical reading mastery
- Supportive, structured, no-fluff teaching—focused on outcomes
What We Help With
Analyzing literature and nonfiction at the college level
Writing with clarity, depth, and academic purpose
Preparing for AP English Language and Literature
Developing college essays that truly reflect the student
Learning how to “think on paper” under pressure
Results You can Expect
“My son went from barely writing paragraphs to confidently analyzing 20-page college-level texts.”
“We saw more growth in 6 weeks with Project Prospero than in years of school tutoring.”
“This is what real teaching looks like—my daughter is finally thinking critically and writing with pride.”
Students improve in
- Confidence
- Essay Scores
- Reading Speed & Retention
- College Readiness
How It Works
- Book a Consultation – Let’s talk about your goals
- Receive a Customized Plan – Built around your teen’s needs
- Watch the Progress Unfold – Weekly live sessions + tools for growth
Meet the Teacher
“I’ve spent over 30 years teaching high school English—including AP Literature and Language. I created Project Prospero to give students the structured, thoughtful, and challenging instruction they’re not getting anywhere else.”
I’m out of the classroom because of kidney disease—but I’m still doing what I was born to do: teach.
30+ years teaching experience
I know what works and what doesn’t—for all kinds of students.
AP Lit & Lang background
I can teach the highest level of textual analysis, writing, and argumentation.
Online format
Students get focused, thoughtful instruction from someone with deep investment—this isn’t a gig, it’s my mission.
Focus on transformation, not “catch-up”
I don’t just help students pass—I prepare them to thrive.
Personal story (health journey)
I have stage 5 kidney disease and am on dialysis. Because of this schedule I’m not able to be in the classroom full-time. So I’ve taken my talents to the internet where new students can benefit. I’m not a tutor-for-hire—I’m a master teacher with a purpose.
