Amy Pollow, M.A.T.
Educator, academic coach and former school administrator
Amy brings something rare to a tutoring session: she has been the classroom teacher, the instructional coach and the school administrator. She knows what a struggling student experiences, what teachers can realistically do, and how school decisions get made, and she uses all three perspectives to help students build confidence and independence.
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Who Amy Helps
Amy works with K–12 students, with a particular focus on elementary and middle school learners. She is a strong fit for students who are bright but stuck: the child whose reading has stalled, who avoids math, who loses assignments, or who melts down at homework time because school has started to feel like a place where they fail.
Foundational Academic Skills
Targeted support in literacy and mathematics. Amy identifies the specific skill gaps behind a student’s struggles and builds from where the student is, using research-informed instruction. See how this connects to our dyslexia and dyscalculia tutoring.
Executive Functioning
Organization, planning, task initiation, time management and self-monitoring. Amy teaches strategies students can carry into the classroom on their own, which matters especially for students with ADHD.
Families and School Communication
Help understanding how your child learns, preparing for parent-teacher conferences and IEP or 504 meetings, and building at-home routines that reduce conflict. Her ESOL endorsement also equips her to support English learners and multilingual families.
Amy’s Approach: Discover, Design, Empower, Evolve
Amy works through a simple four-part cycle, so families always know where their student is in the process.
Discover
Understand the student’s strengths, needs, goals and context, including what school and home have already tried.
Design
Build a thoughtful, individualized plan that targets the skills and habits that will make the biggest difference.
Empower
Give the student, and the adults around them, practical tools and strategies they can use right away.
Evolve
Review progress regularly and adjust the plan as the student grows more confident and independent.
“Every learner deserves an approach that works for them. Progress begins with understanding strengths, needs, and context.” — Amy
How Amy Fits Into Therapeutic Tutoring
Therapeutic tutoring treats the academic struggle and the emotional weight around it as one problem, not two. Amy’s coaching certification and years in schools give her a practiced eye for the frustration, avoidance and self-doubt that often sit beneath a missed assignment or a low test score, and her sessions address confidence and learning habits alongside the skill itself.
When a student’s anxiety, attention or mood needs a clinical lens, Amy works alongside Therapeutic Tutoring’s clinical team, led by Dr. Alan Jacobson, so families get coordinated support rather than separate providers who never talk. Learn more about how therapeutic tutoring works and the research behind it.
Education and Credentials
- Master of Arts in Teaching, K–12 Language ArtsSan Diego State University
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, with ESOL EndorsementUniversity of Tampa
- Administrative Services CredentialNational University
- Certified Holistic Life, Career, and Executive CoachGoal Imagery Institute International School of Coaching Mastery
Experience
Classroom teacher, instructional coach and school administrator. That path gives Amy an unusual ability to work productively with teachers and school teams, and to help families advocate effectively without making the school an adversary.
Amy also leads Pollow Coaching, offering academic coaching and school leadership consulting.
Questions About Working With Amy
What ages and grades does Amy work with?
Amy works with students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with a particular focus on elementary and middle school learners. These are the years when foundational reading, writing and math skills either solidify or start to slip, and when executive functioning demands rise quickly. Early, targeted support during this window can prevent years of avoidance and frustration later. For high school students, college students and adult learners, we can also match you with other members of our team.
What does Amy specialize in?
Amy specializes in foundational literacy and math skills, executive functioning, and helping families work effectively with schools. She identifies the specific skill gaps behind a student’s struggles, teaches strategies for organization, planning and getting started on tasks, and supports parents preparing for conferences or IEP and 504 meetings. Her ESOL endorsement also equips her to support English learners. Her background as a teacher, instructional coach and administrator shapes every plan she builds.
Are sessions with Amy online or in person?
Amy’s sessions are delivered virtually, which lets families work with her from home without adding a commute to an already full schedule. Virtual sessions are structured and interactive, with shared screens, digital whiteboards and real schoolwork. Many students find it easier to focus and take academic risks in their own space. Learn more about our online therapeutic tutoring and how we make virtual sessions engaging for younger learners.
Can Amy help us with IEP or 504 meetings?
Yes. As a former school administrator, Amy understands how IEP and 504 teams work from the inside. She can help you understand your child’s learning profile, organize your questions and observations, and prepare to communicate clearly and collaboratively with the school team. She does not replace a special education advocate or attorney, but she helps families walk into meetings informed and confident. Our parent resources offer more guidance.
How much do sessions with Amy cost?
Sessions with Amy follow Therapeutic Tutoring’s standard fee schedule, and Flexible Spending Account funds can be used. A limited number of Foundation-supported seats reduce the cost by 25%. Your exact rate is confirmed during a free consultation before any paid session is scheduled, and package options are discussed only after the first session so you can be sure Amy is the right match. See our fees and payment page for full details.
How do I schedule a session with Amy?
Start by booking a free consultation and mention that you would like to work with Amy. We will talk through your student’s needs and goals, confirm that Amy is a good fit, and set up a first session. Teachers, counselors and other professionals can refer a student directly through our referral page, or contact us with questions first.
Is Amy the Right Fit for Your Student?
Book a free consultation, tell us what school has been like, and we will help you decide. No cost, no commitment.
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