Today we’d like to introduce you to Jodi Hammer.
Hi Jodi, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I have been in the field of education for 38 years. I taught In both public and private schools and I’m a former Principal of American Heritage and ran the American Academy in Boca/Delray. When I got married my husband, at the time, convinced me to resign my position and start a Private Tutoring Company with him. Fast forward, we divorced when my daughters were 2 & 4. Financially, I was left with nothing. After losing my house & car, I had No choice but to sell most of my personal belongings in order to provide a roof over our heads and food in the table. I worked part time
at Pine Crest School and continued to tutor as many hours as I possibly could. My accountant told me I needed to incorporate myself for tax purposes. Fast forward, 18 years later, I’ve got 50 teachers/tutors on staff and a full time assistant .
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I had no money to advertise, so I relied solely on word of mouth referrals. I sent emails to as many doctors and therapists in the area to inform them about my change in employment in the hopes they would refer clients to me. As I got busier, I asked another teacher friend if she wanted to tutor with/for me. My biggest problem was that all the referrals wanted only me as their tutor. Getting clients to trust me and my new “staff” was very challenging.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I specialize in working with children with specific learning disabilities. I hold 6 certifications and a Master’s Degree in Exceptional Student Education. I specialize In reading, writing and Language Arts. I also work with students on math skills up to Algebra 1.
Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
I’ve read numerous books on Learning Differences , ADHD and Executive Function. I read A lot of articles on social media related to brain development .
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Educateforsuccesstutoring.com
- Instagram: Educate For Success
- Facebook: Educate For Success
- LinkedIn: Jodi Hammer
