Leslie Thomas
Owner
Certified Learning Success Coach
I specialize in building students' confidence and skills in writing and math, as well as helping students learn to learn. Unlike tutors who focus mainly on content and teachers who are limited by policies, time, and curriculum, I am free to design a plan that meets my students exactly where they are and addresses the needs
of the whole child. I believe every child has unlimited potential, and it is my mission to help them unlock that potential and find success in school and beyond.
I work with students to unlock:
What is Learning Success Coaching?
Not a Tutor, More than a Teacher!
Connection
Connecting with the student as a learner and a person first
Processes
Providing support in executive functioning, mindset, and learning to learn
Content
Finding and filling gaps in students’ learning while providing them new learning strategies
Learning Success Coach Difference
Testimonials
Just a few of the amazing success stories from families I have worked with:
“Highly recommend Leslie w/ Learning Unlocked. I have a son in middle school who has struggled since early elementary. I did 1.5 years at Kumon, I hired a HCPS teacher to come to our house for private tutoring & we did months at Huntington and none of that seemed to make a difference. I don’t mean to say anything bad about those options but they didn’t work for us. Learning Unlocked is a different approach, it’s a more personalized program where Leslie gets to know the student to understand how they learn, since all kids are different, then she’s able to work with them based on how they learn. This approach has been very successful for my son whereas the other approaches seem to attempt to fix a problem without understanding why there’s a problem.” - Parent of an 8th grade student
“Leslie has been a game changer for my daughter. We have been working with her for three months now, specifically focusing on math learning skills, and my daughter has improved and is consistently earning A’s, B’s and even 100% on a recent classroom test. Not only have her skills improved, but her confidence as well. She is learning how she learns best and that is a skill that she has not been able learn in her classroom, even with the help she receives through her IEP. We are so grateful for all of the teachers and staff at her school for what they do, but Leslie joining our daughter’s team has made significant improvements in her overall experience when she is in the classroom! After her sessions with Leslie, she comes out beaming with pride over her accomplishments.” - Parent of 4th grade student
“I love misssss Leslie! She is starting to help me with my multiplication facts and I can’t wait to learn them.”- 4th grade student
Media and Resources
Click to listen to a podcast where I talk about all things education and coaching
Professional Experience
Teaching Career
Certifications
Florida Educator Certifications:
Coaching Certifications
Education
University of Florida - BS
About Me
I was born in Miami, FL and have lived in Florida my whole life. I have been married for 20 years and have 3 wonderful sons: Maddox, Judson and Hayes. I was a teacher for 21 years before starting Learning Unlocked, and have taught elementary, high school, ESE, and trained teachers. I love the Florida Gators, reading, the beach and watching my boys play their sports!
Want to hear how I can help your child?
Contact me to schedule your free clarity coaching call
LeslieThomas816@gmail.com