​About Us

​​​We provide unique and specialized services to meet the needs of our students.  This is an uncommon practice because it requires time and money -- to those we help, it is a lifeline.

Profit is not our bottom line -- the children are.  Please help us to provide quality education at a price families can afford and offer scholarships to economically disadvantaged families in our area by making a tax-deductible donation to Meadowbrook Center for Learning. We are a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization, your donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.​

​Questions & Answers

Does my child need a tutor?

• If they have a lack of interest in learning, a difficult time focusing, disorganization, difficulty getting started or low self esteem you may want to consider a tutor.

What are the benefits of a tutor?

• Strengthening academic skills, preparation for exams, mastering new concepts, building necessary study habits for academic success.

​How long will my child need tutoring?

• An initial assessment will answer that question.  Finding out where and why your child is struggling helps us create a personalized plan.

How many times a week will my child need tutoring? 

• Typically  twice a week.

What is the cost of tutoring?

• After the initial assessment we schedule tutoring sessions and discuss payment.  We have competitive hourly rates and offer flexible payment options.

What types of tutoring services does Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences provide?

• We tutor all grades, kindergarten through college in study skills, reading, elementary  through advanced math, science, phonics, spelling and vocabulary and more.  We also offer remediation.  We prep for the SAT and ACT. 

Do you tutor students with Learning Disabilities?

• Yes, we tutor students with ADHD, dyslexia, closed head injuries, auditory processing disorder, autism and more.

What should I look for when finding a tutor for my child?

• Seek an individual or organization that devotes full time to tutoring students.  See our website for testimonials, talk and meet with our staff to verify their professionalism.  While your child is being tutored we will update the parent(s) after each session with an assessment of that session.

Can summer tutoring help my child?

• Absolutely!  It's a great way to retain information your child has learned during the school year as well as to prepare for upcoming grades.

What credentials/qualifications or certifications do your tutors have?

• All of our tutors have 4-year college degrees.  Some are retired teachers others are current teachers. 

Can they have the same tutor every session for the entire program?

• Yes, your child will continue with the same tutor throughout.  Students thrive on consistency so your child will see the same tutor on the same days and time each visit. 

Over 30 years ago​
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Three local women founded Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences and opened its doors to area families, working with students across a wide spectrum, including students who:​​

• ​​have various learning challenges from ADHD to dyslexia, autism and other disabilities
• have no identified learning problems, but who require extra help to succeed in school
• need extra educational support during the summer (i.e., handwriting, which especially helps those with disabilities)
• students could learn in a safe and caring atmosphere
• we understand that not everyone learns the same way
• no student would be turned away for any reason

We are not franchise driven, but are deeply rooted in the community.  We care about the success of all children and work hard to deliver quality, customized learning at an affordable price.

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​Awards & Grants

2010

​Educator of the Year
Pinnacle Oakland University award 
2x Rochester Lion's Club Wallace M. Doc O'Brien
Community Improvement Grant 
Rochester Junior Women's Club
Target for our "Disadvantaged Children" Program

2016

Filmer Memorial Charitable Trust
Lula Wilson Foundation
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2018

Rochester Junior Women's Club
​Madison Foundation
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2019

​Filmer Memorial Charitable Trust​
​Madison Foundation
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​Board of Directors

​Volunteer Board of Directors

Tim Gallagher - President

Linda Balas - Vice President
Retired Teacher
  
Tamara Leever -Treasurer
Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams
  
Kim Vitu - Corresponding Secretary 

Directors
Kyle Johnson
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

    Tracy Moore
Retired MaComb County Juvenile Case Worker
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Jill Walters
Molina Health
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Yolanda Udell - Executive Director
 

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Our Tutors

Our tutors are experienced and dedicated individuals that understand the compassion needed to work with students.  They are either current or former teachers.  The 1:1 relationship they have with students allows them to get to strengthen student's weakness and build confidence.

Teresa Archbold
17 years experience

Linda Balas
30 years experience 

Anna Barnes
40+ years experience
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Laura Cosentino
30 years experience

Linda Culliton
35 years experience

Janeen Flores

Gabrielle Finn

Tom Fullam
20+ years experience

Joan Greenwald
20+ years experience​

​​Dawn Harris
10 years experience

Lori Hayen
10 years experience

Carly Hickey
​10 years experience

Rawaa Kareem
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Colleen Klosterman
35+ years experience

Linda Opipari
20+ years experience

Debbie Samokyszyn
30 years experience

John Treat
38 years experience

Margaret Wittick
27 years experience

​Aaron

​I've been here a while.
I watched as the tutors gave their best.
This place is so helpful
The Meadowbrook Center is a true treasure chest.

There is a lot of knowledge here, so much to see.
With the tutors really helping you and me.

The Center has lasted a long time.
Thirty years you cannot ignore!
This place has so much to offer students.
​So much in store!​