Engaging students,

               Enabling exceptional futures

Welcome to Liftoff Learning!

  • Our mission is to inspire students to embrace learning, confidently master core subjects, discover exciting futures, and reach for God-given dreams. We do this through offering tutoring, core classes, and “vectoring for college” services in ways that motivate students and enable them to excel. Scroll down for more info. As you peruse the site, please consider sending us a message on the contact page – we’d love to hear from you! 

    Best of luck to you with your own "liftoff" !

NEWS:   Summer 2021 and School Year 2021-2022 

  • Information Coming Week of 4/12
  • Registration Starts Saturday, April 17 at 1:00 pm 
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Tutoring
  • For middle school or high school
  • English or math
  • In-person or on-line via Zoom
  • First consultation meeting free
  • See Tutoring page for more info
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Tutoring

Core Classes

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  • Middle School Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus 
  • Honors combined English/history "Heritage Studies" classes for 4 year high school progression 
  • Creative, interactive, and connected learning 
  • Well-liked and highly regarded math textbooks: Math Mammoth, Jacobs, and Foerster with TI-84 applications
  • Hands-on activities, graphing calculator applications, ACT/SAT practice problems
  • See Core Classes page for more info
Math Classes

Vectoring for College

  • Includes the difficult, confusing, and hugely important tasks to prepare for higher education
  • Careers class to decide what career you want to strive towards; incorporates Career Cruising software
  • ACT/SAT diagnostic test evaluations & test-taking strategies class
  • 8-week countdown classes to prep for ACT, PSAT, or SAT
  • College application essay seminar & guidance
  • See Vectoring for College page for more info
Vectoring for College

Why Liftoff?

  • Mrs. Leesa Wolf, the Liftoff Learning teacher, holds Bachelor's and Masters' degrees from Rice University as well as a lifetime secondary education Texas teaching certificate.
  • Classes incorporate interactive, creative teaching methods reflecting a deep love of learning.
  • Course content connects to the real world through Mrs. Wolf’s life experiences as a NASA engineer & astronaut instructor, world tournament level robotics coach, ACT/SAT tutor, high school teacher for honors English and math, and homeschooling mom.
  • Mrs. Wolf’s three children all reached National Merit recognition on the PSAT, earned top scores on the ACT/SAT and associated essays, and went on to successful college experiences.
  • Mrs. Wolf has significant experience successfully teaching students with learning challenges including ADD, “executive function” struggles, and dyslexia/dysgraphia.
  • Each Liftoff Learning student receives a complimentary Career Cruising account to help plan and explore options for careers and higher education (see overview below).
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Career Cruising Overview
  • See feedback page for comments from students and parents.
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Technology
  • Tutoring and classes utilize free (for students) computer-based tools to improve learning.
  • Complimentary “Using Digital Tools” session is provided before classes start to ensure technology is working well for students.
  • "Zoom Room" technology is used for more dynamic and interactive classroom-like experiences with both online and in-person* students participating simultaneously; classes are recorded for student use. Below is a video highlighting for a business setting the Zoom Room setup and benefits, many of which also apply directly to our educational uses!
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Zoom Room Overview
  • Canvas, an online system many colleges use, manages class communication, assignments, collaborative learning, online quizzes/tests, and grades reporting.
  • Microsoft OneNote is used to organize digital course handouts.
  • TI-84 graphing calculators are incorporated in all math classes.
  • Students Must Have: a solid internet connection, a fully functioning computer with a camera and microphone, and a TI-84 calculator for math topics. Students may want to use an optional graphics pad/pen.

* - In-person tutoring or classes will be exclusively online until the COVID-19 situation is safely resolved.