One-on-one support for primary-years children, at their own pace, in partnership with parents and teachers.
ALES is here to inspire and propel children toward their dreams.
Advanced Learning Education Services was founded in 2020 by educator Marissa Ridgley, with tutoring focused on the primary years.
Sessions are one-on-one and held at home, with parents and teachers as partners.
An educator since 2013 and currently with the Anchorage School District, Marissa founded ALES in 2020 to help students reach academic success.
She is also the author of IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT, written to inspire youth that anything is possible if you believe.
The primary years are the golden years of your child's education. They build the base for every school experience that follows.
Home tutoring at the primary level helps make sure problems with comprehension are not missed.
One-on-one help in the core subjects, at your child's level.
Reading, writing and mathematics.
Early math and kindergarten through 8th grade, including pre-algebra and basic algebra.
The process of planning, writing and editing.
Print concepts, phonological awareness, phonics and fluency.
The same four colors as our badge, and the four ideas behind every ALES session.
Your child works with a tutor directly, not as one of many in a busy room.
Students learn at the speed that fits them, so understanding comes first.
Learning from the comfort of home, without the distraction of a busy classroom.
ALES partners with parents and teachers for well-rounded support.
ALES partners with parents and teachers to create a well-rounded experience for your child's tutoring support.
Partners in every step of your child's tutoring support.
At the center, with their individuality nurtured.
Partners who help round out the picture of how your child learns.
ALES promotes positive relationships among all children and their support systems, to nurture the individuality of each child.
“They had FUN learning and we saw our granddaughter grow in reading confidence.”
“Marissa set a plan for my nephew that has changed his life for the better!”
“She takes the time to break down concepts, material, and steps in various ways that are enjoyable and easy to comprehend for all ages.”
Something else on your mind? Marissa is happy to answer it directly.
Children in the primary years. ALES focuses its tutoring here because these years are the foundation of a child's education.
At home. Your child learns from the comfort of home, without the distraction of a busy classroom.
One-on-one tutoring lets students learn at their own pace, so problems with comprehension are not missed.
Yes. ALES partners with parents and teachers to create a well-rounded experience for your child's tutoring support.
Reading, writing and math. Math support runs from early math and kindergarten through 7th and 8th grade, including pre-algebra and basic algebra.
Start with a free first consultation. Use the contact form or email aleservices4u@gmail.com.
Your first consultation is free. Tell Marissa a little about your child and the support you are looking for.