Project Prospero · Critical Thinking Mentorship
The Moment Your Kid Gets to College,
You Can't Help Them Anymore.

Make sure they don't need you to. Critical reading, literary analysis, essay writing, and Socratic discussion — private school methodology for any student at any school.

Failing school district? Your kid gets in free — forever.
Who This Is For
Built for Students Who Deserve More
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Struggling with English

Reading comprehension, literary analysis, essay writing — the skills that determine whether your kid sinks or swims. We build them from the ground up.

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College-Bound

The gap between public school prep and what college expects is real. Project Prospero closes it — independent thinking, persuasive writing, confident speaking.

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Failing School District

If your kid's school is under-resourced, overcrowded, or just not enough — this is the intervention. And if they're in a failing public school, it's free.

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Homeschool Families

Add rigorous ELA instruction to your curriculum without reinventing the wheel. Marc brings 30 years of classroom experience to your student's schedule.

The Reality
Most Schools Teach Kids What to Think.
What too many kids get
  • Overcrowded classrooms, exhausted teachers
  • Test prep instead of critical thinking
  • Writing grades with no real feedback
  • Textbooks that haven't changed in 15 years
  • No one telling them their ideas matter
  • A college essay that sounds like everyone else's
What Project Prospero delivers
  • Sessions with real discussion and debate
  • Push to defend and develop their own ideas
  • Writing feedback that actually builds skill
  • Texts that challenge them to think harder
  • The confidence to speak up in any room
  • A college essay that opens doors
The Method
A Thinking Apprenticeship. Not Tutoring.
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Socratic Discussion

Every session begins with a conversation — not a lesson plan. Marc asks questions that make the student think, not questions with obvious answers.

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Close Reading

Students learn to read the way writers read — for argument, craft, and meaning. Real texts. Not excerpts. Not summaries. The actual work.

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Guided Writing

One major written piece per month. From blank page to finished argument, with feedback at every draft. The student finds their voice.

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Thinking Frameworks

Tools that transfer everywhere — any text, any argument, any subject. These don't belong to English class. They belong to the student, forever.

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College Essay Prep

Baked into the final quarter. By this point the student knows how to write. The essay is just one more argument — the most important one they've made.

The Prospero Pass
Free. For Your Kid.

Full Scholarship for Failing School Districts

If your child attends a failing public school, they get free lifetime access to the Open Session — every week, forever. No fees. No expiration. No catch. Send proof of enrollment once and your kid is in for life.

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Send Proof of Enrollment

A school ID photo or enrollment letter. One time only.

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Get Your Prospero Pass

Zoom link and permanent free access within 24 hours.

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Show Up Every Week

Real homework help. Real discussion. Free forever.

Claim Your Free Prospero Pass → Your kid's zip code is not their ceiling.
Choose Your Path
Every Kid Deserves This. We Built It That Way.
Full Program

The Prospero Track

$197/month

Private 1:1 mentorship for the student who's ready to go all the way.

  • Weekly 1:1 sessions with Marc
  • Monthly curated reading list
  • One major written piece per month
  • Written feedback between sessions
  • Thinking frameworks — yours forever
  • College essay prep (final quarter)
  • Parent progress reports
  • 60-day satisfaction guarantee
Enroll Now — $197/mo →
Community Track

The Open Classroom

$35/month

Small-group sessions — same methodology, accessible price.

  • Weekly small-group session with Marc
  • Same discussion-based methodology
  • Monthly reading and writing assignments
  • Group feedback and peer discussion
  • Thinking frameworks included
  • Parent progress updates
Join the Open Classroom →
Single Session

1:1 Hourly

$45/session

One session, no commitment. Real instruction on whatever your student needs right now.

  • One full hour with Marc
  • Essay help, text analysis, or writing feedback
  • No monthly commitment required
  • Perfect for trying before subscribing
Book a Single Session →
Weekly · Live
The Open Session
$5

to join · failing school students free forever

Join This Week's Session — $5 →

Dial-in: (US) +1 334-641-1143 · PIN: 594 346 238#

Every Wednesday · 7:00–8:00pm ET
  • Live Q&A and homework help
  • Essay feedback and close reading
  • Real discussion — 30-year educator
  • No sign-up required — just show up
  • Failing school students: free forever with Prospero Pass
Apply for Free Access →
Who Is Marc
Educator · Debate Coach · Founder
30Years Teaching English
6Years Coaching Debate
1:1Fully Personalized

Built by someone who's been in those schools.

Marc spent 30 years teaching in schools exactly like the one your kid attends — under-resourced, overcrowded, and underfunded. He watched brilliant kids get swallowed by a system that never gave them the tools to fight back. Project Prospero is his answer.

He's not a tutor who reads a textbook and marks an answer sheet. He's a 30-year classroom veteran who spent his career fighting failure one student at a time. He also built and coached a debate program for six years — which means he doesn't just teach writing. He teaches argument, oral confidence, and the ability to think under pressure.

Marc is available to visit homeschool groups and co-ops in person. Email directly to discuss a session for your group.

In Their Words
Real Students. Real Parents. Real Results.

Marc asks thoughtful, guiding questions that lead our son to figure things out on his own rather than just giving answers — helping him become a more independent learner. My son says he feels more confident now when new texts are presented to him. My son has struggled with English since first grade. I once worried that he would not make it through 9th grade honors English — but with Marc's help I am more confident my son will succeed. Marc has helped him move beyond surface-level understanding and start looking for deeper meaning in texts. Not only has Marc helped build our son's self-esteem, but he's also changed our son's attitude toward English. He used to never enjoy the subject. Now my son actually wants to make sure he completes the homework properly for the next session.

— Jackie · Verified Parent Review · Wyzant · 10 Sessions · Freshman Honors English

Prior to meeting Marc, I never really had an interest in improving my English skills. He introduced me to classics like Hamlet and The Tempest in a much more casual setting — this made reading and writing feel purposeful. The debate team taught me how to do independent research and create an argument with a strong foundation. I'm getting a graduate degree in Materials Science Engineering. There is a LOT of research involved — and the skills Marc taught laid down the foundation for my success. No matter what path you're going down — STEM, blue collar, liberal arts — having Marc on your side would be an absolute game changer.

— Dante · Graduate Student · Materials Science Engineering

Throughout my experience with Marc as both a teacher and debate coach, he consistently demonstrated a genuine passion for his students and a strong dedication to their academic growth. He fostered higher-level thinking by posing thoughtful questions and constructively challenging students on the material — always maintaining a calm, kind, and supportive demeanor. To me, he stood out as an exemplary model of what a teacher should be in both conduct and character.

— Former Debate Student · English Club

Marc always made time for his students and made sure that we could all perform to the best of our abilities — while we were with him, and even beyond the day we left his classroom. He was able to pull out the best in us because he was able to see what each of us had to offer. His dedication towards a student's academic growth and success truly sets him apart from many of the teachers — or even professors — that I have had.

— Former Student · Freshman Year · English & Debate Club
Questions
Straight Answers
What grades does this work for?
Middle school through high school — roughly 6th grade through 12th. The methodology adjusts to where the student actually is, not just their grade level.
Is this tutoring or something different?
It's different. Tutoring helps a student complete an existing assignment. Project Prospero builds the underlying skills — how to read critically, construct an argument, and write with clarity. Those skills transfer to every subject, not just the assignment in front of them.
How does the free Prospero Pass work?
Send proof of enrollment — a school ID photo or enrollment letter — one time. We verify it and send the Zoom link and permanent free access within 24 hours. No fees, no expiration, no catch.
Can Marc visit our homeschool co-op in person?
Yes. Marc is available to visit homeschool groups and co-ops for in-person sessions. Email [email protected] to discuss scheduling.
What's the difference between the Prospero Track and the Open Classroom?
The Prospero Track ($197/mo) is private 1:1 — fully personalized to your student's specific needs. The Open Classroom ($35/mo) is small group — same methodology, shared with 4–6 other students. Both include thinking frameworks and writing feedback.
Is there a guarantee?
The Prospero Track comes with a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. If it's not the right fit after two months, contact us and we'll make it right.
Get In Touch
Ready to Get Started?

Questions about which program is right for your student? Reach out directly — Marc responds personally.

Open Session
Every Wednesday · 7:00–8:00pm ET
Drop in for $5. Failing school students free forever. No commitment.
Direct Email
Questions, Prospero Pass applications, or co-op visit requests.

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Make the Move
Your Kid's School Teaches Them What to Think.
We Teach Them How.

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