Patient, Empathetic, Results-Driven
Independent Tutor
Owner/Operator Academic Associates of Grass Valley
Teaching/Tutoring Experience
Denise Marman has been teaching and tutoring for over 20 years. She has degrees in Special Education and Marketing.
She worked for the Auburn Union School District, Placer Union School District, and CORE Charter School, and now operates her own tutoring business. She obtained her teaching credential in special education and works with both mild/moderate special needs and general education students. She is also certified in the world-renowned Academic Associates reading instruction program. (http://academicassociates.org/)
Most recently, she competed coursework in dyslexia and ADHD.
Parents and students love her patient, calm, and caring demeanor. She connects well with students and is effective in helping boost their confidence and overall success.
Oscar Leon has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics. He is fluently bilingual (English and Spanish) and has been tutoring for over 10 years. His expertise covers many levels of math, as well as beginner and intermediate level Spanish. He has worked with students from all different backgrounds and age levels, including those with (dis)abilities.
Oscar is a patient, kind, motivated, and creative educator who explains concepts in an easy and relatable way. Students feel comfortable and supported in his sessions and take full ownership of their learning process. He fosters a confidence that extends beyond academics.
Families consistently praise his ability to help students overcome challenges and develop an appreciation for education.
Recommendations from Parents
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Christy: “Denise was a blessing in our life and gave Dylan the gift of learning. She is a great teacher and very loving. She immediately bonded with Dylan during his first session and therefore made Dylan comfortable to open up with her.”
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Andrew: “Denise has tutored my 11-year old son in mathematics and language arts. In math this has taken him from an “F Grade” to “A Grade” status. She not only provided tutoring, but gave him a sense of achievement, organizational traits, discipline, and life style skills within her teaching.”
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Melissa: “Both of my children are tutored by Denise for reading help and the improvement we have seen in a few short months is amazing! Denise is kind, very knowledgeable in her field and so encouraging. My kids are getting stronger and more confident in their reading abilities after each session. Highly recommend for any struggling child!”
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Elisha: “We are so thankful that we found Denise to tutor our son! We noticed an instant improvement in his reading skills once he started working with her. She has a great connection with him and she’s extremely patient. I don’t know what we’d do without her!
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​Diana: “Denise is AWESOME! My nine year old Grandson just recently completed his program and came up a whole grade level over a few months. Also have 2 of my Grand daughters attending her program. They love going to her! They always tell me how much fun they have all while learning! If your Children or Grandchildren are struggling with reading I absolutely recommend Denise Marman with Academic Associates!! She makes a great difference with their reading and comprehension. If any more of my grandkids fall behind I guarantee that I will bring them to Denise.”
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Mariah: “Denise is wonderful and she has helped my son so much with his reading! She is very calm and patient, making my 7year old feel very comfortable. He normally is shy and quiet, but he is so comfortable with her he chats the whole time. Denise is great about gently keeping him on topic or using his story to spell things he is interested in. She is also encouraging and positive and that has helped his confidence so much. Before he would avoid reading because it was too hard for him, and now he reads every sign in the road and reads more challenging books than he was before. His grades have really improved because of her help. I highly recommend her services!”
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