https://www.lotus-learning.com/educational-therapy daily 0.75 2020-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1599095410762-O36KXYRW54XT8E7ODUKP/students_0-877x432.jpg Educational Therapy/ Learning Disabilities - Self-advocacy We teach students skills for communication and healthy interaction for life-long learning in school and in life. We work closely with families and collaborate with schools to address learning challenges and create appropriate accommodations through Individual Educational Plans (IEP) or 504 plans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597876075726-Y91AS2DNU5Q7GWYEB530/Educational-therapy_literacy.jpg Educational Therapy/ Learning Disabilities - Educational therapy We design individualized programs, highlighting each student’s unique strengths and gifts while building skills and confidence. Educational therapy addresses student’s unique learning profile to provide strategies for intervention that address the social and emotional aspects that impact learning & progress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597875889651-5VS0U5UMI9DIQFKM6SYF/self-advocacy-social.jpg Educational Therapy/ Learning Disabilities - Learning disabilities support We address learning differences and provide interventions that cultivate student potential and meet individual needs. We work with students who struggle with learning disabilities such as: dyslexia, dyscalculia, processing issues, and many more. https://www.lotus-learning.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2020-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1598309529200-7P9D6IUYT8Y6QNPYNXTK/image-asset.jpeg Our Location - What Educators are saying… “Dana is a highly skilled Educational Therapist. She has an excellent background in a wide range of learning differences, and cares deeply about the students she provides services for. Her learning center in coastal Del Mar has a warm, relaxing, and inviting atmosphere. While providing academic support, Dana recognizes that for students to succeed in school they need emotional and spiritual support as well as educational. Her program involves a holistic approach, including essential study skills as well as support in subject matter areas. Dana is an intelligent, warm, compassionate woman. I highly recommend her for students who need extra support to excel in school and prepare for success in college and in life.” — Fellow Educational Therapist https://www.lotus-learning.com/home daily 1.0 2024-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597899692274-N9XA1MPW6U97ZN5ZEF1J/image-asset.jpeg Home Lotus Learning embraces a holistic approach to social, emotional, and academic success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1599018559046-9RT82Z5ZQ39YITY8593F/image-asset.jpeg Home - “Dana has really helped with my overall academics and has improved my reading greatly for the last few years. I find the way she teaches unique and productive. Dana is not only a teacher to me now, but a friend. Overall, I can say that Dana is a great teacher and a great person to know.” -6th Grade Diegueno Country School Student https://www.lotus-learning.com/about-us daily 0.75 2024-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597729220479-KROPBHYMWDZEJWN20LMH/0012_pp+copy.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597964640304-7SR9NCIXUNXZ3LJ9VCQ4/image-asset.jpeg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1598402482309-E01PJWOKFDH62RIC7492/seanoshealogo-blck_1_orig.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1598402815766-TXDCLPAK1C8XLI3M31VL/image-asset.jpeg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1598400381515-SI84736PO14RI22SV5FT/image-asset.jpeg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1598402712509-QG7EA23Y5TJJIFF2TTH7/image-asset.jpeg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597964755251-5QFSQV9T3C4MYDKG9RSB/image-asset.jpeg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597965200979-VXBFGWR7FDRWJQP35GV9/image-asset.jpeg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/2060d08f-7c5a-4834-bfc8-2e18e4757640/Katie+Neal.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1605746211753-CWT0N0SR0FX3IX2DWZQN/alumni_owned_business_logo.PNG About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597894797075-9DJJCDZLA5CJSJ8VSPH1/download-3.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597894958116-3KSVFYZMW9SLEXB6N4CK/download-5.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597974848880-OI3Q3KS2293TMXQJS9EP/download-1.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597894736298-95F27D6AGQUXZYHA4JOR/download-2.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597968480678-GN2EVG4Z2ZQUXS1NXNJA/download-5.jpg About Us - San Diego IDA Conference (2019) https://www.lotus-learning.com/our-approach daily 0.75 2021-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597897256343-1SA345EB1RBFL6GZE682/learning-never-ends-sign-learning-never-ends-wooden-sign-garden-spring-flower-113868949.jpg Our Approach - Our Holistic approach We create an environment that fosters academic, emotional, and social development for school-aged children, adolescents, and young adults. Through our holistic approach, we promote positive relationships, responsible decision-making, and healthy habits in daily life. We provide an individualized approach that accommodates each student’s unique learning profile, working closely with families, teachers, and professionals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597896612342-31I0TV2G7CVSMS4J8C9W/2-3.jpg Our Approach - Our Mentoring approach Every student is different. Our individualized programs tap into students’ innate curiosity to learn and encourage the love for life-long learning. Through strong personal connection and quality mentoring, we enhance our students’ chance for success through personal growth and development. We encourage students to achieve balance and wellness during high-pressured, stressful stages of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597897507602-JLPP99XP7YRSGF9BEA8N/images-11.jpg Our Approach - Our Social-emotional Approach to learning We help students navigate the various social and emotional expectations that impact learning through: Self and Social-Awareness Emotional Regulation Responsible-Decision Making Relationship Management Social-emotional learning fosters a growth mindset that promotes student resilience and confidence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597901670673-APEIL89ZBUP2BV921TW8/lotus-flower-1447499.jpg Our Approach all learning has an emotional base -Plato https://www.lotus-learning.com/academic-tutoring/-study-skills daily 0.75 2021-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597902532600-BZE8XAG48O8VGQ5ASAR2/images-4.jpg Academic Tutoring/ Study Skills - Organization, Time management & Study skills We teach students how to efficiently manage their time and improve their organization and study skills to optimize academic achievement. We focus on effective techniques for goal setting, note-taking, memory strategies, critical thinking, and problem-solving for optimal test results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597902435854-HHJHYD17G1Y89SWZKEP1/download-4.jpg Academic Tutoring/ Study Skills - Academic tutoring We assist students in individual subject matter ( English, math, science, history, foreign language) to cultivate their academic competency. We help students gain skills to excel in their academic courses through specific strategies that promote mastery of concepts and material. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1626570308761-UPAX085PJOM0RN1BINAB/unsplash-image-dc80wb2nRHk.jpg Academic Tutoring/ Study Skills - Test Proctoring We also provide test proctoring services in a secure environment, adhering to academic integrity guidelines. If students need test-taking accommodations, like extended time, we are able to provide these individualized services. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1598235787989-A95BA8S4OXUAZXGLPCPH/image-asset.jpeg Academic Tutoring/ Study Skills - “Dana has been my mentor for the past seven years. She has provided me with the academic skills that I need to be successful. Since my elementary years, school has been extremely challenging for me because of my learning disability. In eighth grade, I started to work with Dana and went from being a C student to an A student. With Dana's holistic approach to learning over the years, she has provided me with support that has helped to contribute to my overall well being. Dana has been there for me every step of the way and has helped guide me through my middle, high school, and college years. Dana is the most kind, creative, compassionate teacher, and she has made such a positive difference in my life!” — Torrey Pines High School & USD Graduate https://www.lotus-learning.com/services-3 daily 0.75 2021-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597883703993-Z5VI7JLSHWWMA6O2OPEA/20140228_Trade%2B151_0046.jpg College Prep/ Readiness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597879232669-VN6608BVYMK60776SUGL/image-asset.jpeg College Prep/ Readiness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597984269883-Z82O00UJSEGERLRHYH7K/20140301_Trade-151_0124-copy.jpg College Prep/ Readiness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597893404698-1V7Z6584XPZJ2ZR30PRU/image-asset.jpeg College Prep/ Readiness What graduates are saying… “Thank you, Dana! I was accepted into graduate school. I owe a heap of thanks to you! You helped me so much with my essay writing, the application, and the personal statement. You also encouraged me and gave me self-confidence… a much needed boost!” -SDSU Graduate Student https://www.lotus-learning.com/adhd/add-coaching daily 0.75 2020-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1598127606382-5JCPW0FZL16HC0UIXQJY/image-asset.jpeg ADHD/ADD Coaching - ADHD/ADD Coaching At Lotus Learning, we help students develop habits to establish consistent routines and systematic schedules to become independent learners. ADHD/ADD coaching empowers students to manage their attention and focus through structure and accountability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597984118014-BA3E384FZNEIXPCGTN9B/image-asset.jpeg ADHD/ADD Coaching - Executive functioning skills Executive function skills refer to brain functions that manage attention, emotions, and behavior in the pursuit of goals. We help individuals build executive functioning skills to improve organization, time management, and working memory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3b08081f2c4f29de4d3224/1597983892685-VGILL4T37302LJIPSSWE/image-asset.jpeg ADHD/ADD Coaching - “I love collaborating with Dana Gordon. The clients I refer to Dana for tutoring and executive function work have always been so happy with their progress. Dana has a team that understands high school kids at a level that many others don't and she is able to help your child achieve their middle and high school achievement goals.” — a local Educator