Underdog Educational Support Services | Application Preview
Underdog Educational Support Services is applying for government grants to establish an office space dedicated to providing tutoring and parent education focused on enhancing student performance in math and literacy. The business aims to offer not only individualized tutoring but also data-informed small group instruction for students, collaborating with local schools both during and after school hours.
The application highlights the founder's extensive 20-year experience in education, showcasing a proven ability to significantly boost student achievement across various settings. The proposal emphasizes the affordability of services, which yield effective results at about half the cost of competing programs.
Competitors include Sylvan Learning Centers and Tutor Doctor, but Underdog’s competitive advantage lies in its data-focused approach rather than relying solely on specific programs or curricula. The founder’s background includes specialized training in mental health strategies, trauma-informed care, and credentials as a Reading Specialist, certified Special Education Teacher, and math recovery expert, all contributing to a holistic and effective teaching methodology.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 85-2764729
Location: Waukesha, WI, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
I plan to use the funding to set up an office space to offer direct tutoring services and parent education around improving student achievement in math and literacy.
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Business Plan
I plan to expand my services to offer not only individual tutoring, but data-driven small group instruction to students outside of and during the school day, in partnership with local schools. I have a proven track record of drastically improving student achievement results, in school, private, and community settings, for the duration of my 20 year career in education. In addition, I offer tutoring and instructional coaching services that produce demonstrated results for about half the cost of similar, less results-driven approaches.
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Self Identified Competition
Sylvan Learning Centers Tutor Doctor I am results and data-driven, rather than program or curriculum-driven, I have training and experience in using mental health strategies and supports to improve student engagement and achievement, as well as trauma-informed care. This is in addition to being a Reading Specialist, certified Special Education Teacher, and math recovery certified.
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