We are delighted to offer our students the Ensign Peak Academy Academic Coaching service. This service is open to all students. Academic Coaches oversee the education of the student. They help students enjoy learning and learn more effectively and efficiently, while also raising their grades. They provide the following services:
- Focus on the joy of learning and have fun when meeting together
- Help students manage time and tasks
- Assist students with setting academic goals
- Provide support and encouragement
- Celebrate success by noticing good work and offering specific praise
- Respond to student requests for help with assignments and offer assistance when they notice a need
- Recommend specific IXL English Language Arts skills as needed
- Serve as an accountability partner
- Support positive psychology
- Share tips and techniques for academic success
Our Academic Coaches also serve as mentors for our online courses so they are familiar with our curriculum and our students.
All students are encouraged to use this optional service. Academic Coaching sessions are scheduled in 30-minute-long sessions.
Two options are available:
Standard Academic Coaching Service: 32 weekly sessions (16 sessions per semester) Tuition: $640 per year or $320 per semester or 10 monthly payments of $64.
Customized Academic Coaching Service: Prepay for the number of sessions you want. Schedule sessions as often as you like. Purchase more anytime. Tuition: $20 per 30-minute session
Specialized Academic Coaches provide services for students needing help with specific subjects. Purchase specialized coaching as needed for $20 per 30-session.
How to Purchase Academic Coaching Sessions
Academic coaching sessions must be purchased prior to setting up your appointments. You may purchase any number of sessions on the Tuition webpage, as often as you like. Each 30-minute session is $20.
If you want the standard service, simply select it during the enrollment process or send an email request to the registrar.
How to Sign up for a Academic Coaching Session
After purchasing sessions, you’ll be enrolled in the Academic Coaching service in Canvas where you will be able to access the sign-up sheet.
Appointment Cancellation Policy
We understand that sometimes you won’t be able to keep your appointments. To honor our academic coaching schedules, 24-hour written notice is required to cancel an appointment without charge. You will be charged for a missed appointment without this notice. Please use the Canvas Inbox to let your academic coach know that you will not be keeping an appointment. Please also remove your name from the appointment time slot on the sign up sheet.
Ensign Peak Academy Elementary Academic Coaching Service
We are thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity for our young learners through the Ensign Peak Academy Academic Coaching service. This program is designed specifically for our elementary students and focuses on making learning a fun and effective experience.
This service is ideal for children of busy parents who need some additional support. Our Academic Coaches assist in organizing and enhancing your child’s education, making it a stress-free experience for you and your child.
Coaches will meet with students three times a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This will supplement the live instruction they receive on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
During these sessions, Academic Coaches will:
- Focus on the joy of learning and have fun when meeting together
- Help students manage time and tasks
- Assist students with setting academic goals
- Provide support and encouragement
- Celebrate success by noticing good work and offering specific praise
- Respond to student requests for help with assignments and offer assistance when they notice a need
- Recommend specific IXL English Language Arts skills as needed
- Serve as an accountability partner
- Support positive psychology
- Share tips and techniques for academic success
Schedule & Pricing:
- Coaching sessions: Held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
- Time: Each session is 30 minutes long.
- Cost: $20 per session ($60 per week).
Parent Involvement: While our coaches provide comprehensive support, parent involvement is necessary to ensure your child’s success. We encourage parents to engage with their child’s learning journey and communicate regularly with our Academic Coaches.
Let’s make learning a delightful adventure for your child! To start your student’s Elementary Academic Coaching Service, please contact Laura Waite, languagearts@ensignpeakacademy.com or 435-819-0617.
Meet Academic Coaching Manager (and coach): Laura Waite
As a lifelong learner, it is a joy and a privilege to be an Academic Coach for Ensign Peak Academy. Sometimes we all need a little help and one-on-one instruction is a wonderful way to get it. I have extensive experience working with students of all ages and love tailoring my teaching methods to suit the individual needs of students. It is a blessing to support and help students discover their strengths and talents while they find joy in scholarship and learning.
Laura Waite coaches grades K-12 in English, writing, literature, time and task management and organization. Status: Accepting new students
Meet Ben Muhlestein
As an Academic Coach it is an honor and privilege to work with these precious young men and women. It is my greatest desire to inspire them to learn, discover, realize, and achieve their full potential. Regardless of the student’s circumstances, they can achieve their educational goals. I will show the greatest care, love, and support to each student as they move down the path of character and scholarship.
Ben Muhlestein coaches grades 7-12 in English, writing, literature, time and task management and organization. Status: Accepting new students
Meet Alyssa Jensen
Alyssa Jensen is first and foremost a wife and mother to five amazing children. The Jensen family has been homeschooling for the past seven years and have really enjoyed learning in a gospel centered setting. Alyssa graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She has taught off and on in the public school setting as well as teaching English online. Alyssa has also developed and taught curriculum for a variety of homeschool classes and co-ops.
Alyssa grew up in West Valley City, Utah where she met her very own knight in shining armor (sir lancer of Granger High school). Alyssa married her knight in 2001 and have moved their way across the country living in Arizona, New Mexico and the past decade in South Carolina. They now reside in League City, Texas.
Alyssa has a passion for learning and loves to teach because she learns so much. She is often found serving with the youth and children in the church. Her favorite service was when she was able to teach early morning seminary. Alyssa is a certified personal trainer and behavior change specialist. She loves being active and pushing herself in the gym. One of her favorite things is to see the light of understanding illuminate in someone she is teaching.
Alyssa Jensen coaches grades K-8 in math, English, writing, literature, time and task management and organization. Status: Accepting new students
Meet Lethe Cheney
Aloha! I am a BYUH alumnus who earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education. My eight years serving as a Special Education teacher taught me the joy and benefit of individualizing education for students! I am passionate about helping students discover and utilize specific skills such as organization, time/task management, and communication that will help them be successful! I’m a firm believer in progress over perfection, keeping a positive perspective, and celebrating wins both big and small. I look forward to partnering with your child on their educational journey!
Lethe Cheney coaching grades 4-8 in English, writing, literature and time and task management. Status: Accepting new students
Meet Desi Forbes
Hello! My name is Desi Forbes. I am the current Math director for Ensign Peak Academy. I hold a bachelor’s degree in mathematics education from Brigham Young University. Outside of teaching, I love to play my flute, spend time with family, hike, and work on my yard. I truly care about the success of our students. I understand that many students have unique situations and may require an extra set of eyes to help them navigate all the demands of school. I am great at helping students learn to manage their time so that they can be successful without feeling too overwhelmed. I am a firm believer in the principle that by small in simple things, are great things brought to pass.
Desi Forbes coaches grades 7-12 in math, time and task management and organization. Status: Accepting new students
Meet Avalie Muhlestein
Avalie Muhlestein loves learning and finds joy in inspiring others to find purpose in their education. She earned an undergraduate degree in English from Brigham Young University and a Masters in Education from Pacific University. Avalie has been teaching and tutoring since 1999, including as a student-athlete success volunteer in the Alpine School District and as a private tutor for online students at Snow College, UVU, and BYU-Idaho. Avalie is currently serving as a volunteer with the BYU-Pathway program and helps students of all ages with time management, task tracking, study skills, and academic goals. She loves to help students find their genius and persevere in their education by taking small steps. Avalie encourages students to achieve their goals by breaking them down into manageable tasks and providing strategies for success. She has experience working with students of all abilities and has expertise working with those with ADHD and Autism. Avalie loves to cheer for her students (she will clap and shout for joy with them as they achieve their goals), and is excited to support Ensign Peak students as an Academic Coach!
Avalie Muhlestein coaches grades 9-12 in English, writing, literature, time and task management and organization. Status: Accepting new students
Meet Jennifer Shaw
Jennifer Shaw is a passionate person who loves people, learning and experiencing life! Jennifer loves working with youth and helping them figure out how amazing they are through experiential learning. She loves taking time to get to know each person to figure out how they learn best; their skills and talents; and what they are missing. Then help the students make connections and experience true learning.
Jennifer likes all sorts of experiences and adventure. She is passionate about hands-on learning and travel because they both put people in different situations to provide opportunities to make greater connections. In addition to teaching and mentoring, her favorite hobbies include: traveling, scuba diving, riding 4-wheelers, hiking, camping, cruising, audiobooks, creating things and being with people–especially her husband, three amazing kids, son-in-law, extended family and her new granddaughter.
Prefers to tutor middle and high school science and math. Status: Accepting new students
Meet Robin Hastings
Robin Hastings grew up as the second of seven children and has five of her own (all grown now). Her passion in life is her family and supporting each member in growing closer to Christ and fulfilling their dreams.
She has a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in communications, emphasizing public relations. She loves our country, so after graduating, she worked on Capital Hill for a U.S. Congressman for three years. During this time she married (single’s ward success story), and worked on The Hill until the due date of her first child. From there she immersed herself full time as a mom, her true passion. Her family has lived in Virginia, Tennessee and Texas– twice in that order. As her own children got older and started moving out on their own, she wanted to continue surrounding herself with children.So, she got certified as a teacher, including for special education and for English as a Second Language. She then spent the next several years teaching special education, general education and dyslexia. She jumped at the opportunity to teach at Ensign Peak Academy where she is free to teach academics from a gospel perspective–for history is really HIS-story.
Robin Hastings loves reading, playing the piano, gardening, going for walks and adventures around town, family history, attending the temple, and of course spending time with her beloved family. She can’t wait to meet you and coach you to success!
Robin Hastings coaches grades K-6 in English, writing, literature and time and task management. Status: Accepting new students
Meet Dane Camp
Dane Camp coaches grades K-12 in Math and Science. Status: Accepting new students
Meet Jill Zwygart
Jill Zwygart coaches middle and high students in a variety of subjects. She lived in Germany and therefore coaches students living in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.