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THE
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Huntington
HELPS
Expert Tutoring and School Partnership Opportunities in Your Neighborhood
story by Lynn Lofton
For students who need an academic boost, Huntington Learning Center provides instruction through customized learning plans, subject tutoring, and test prep.
“We take a truly individualized approach to learning,” says Pam Pannell, Ed.D., owner of the Gulfport Huntington Learning Center. “Every student begins with a comprehensive academic evaluation so we can pinpoint strengths and areas of opportunity. From there, we design a customized learning plan tailored specifically to each student’s needs—whether it’s foundational reading skills, math confidence, or ACT/SAT preparation.”
Pannell explains that Huntington Learning Center was founded in 1977 by Dr. Raymond and Eileen Huntington in New Jersey with a mission to provide individualized tutoring and academic support for students outside the traditional classroom. Since the first center opened, Huntington has grown significantly and now operates as a franchise network with hundreds of locations across the United States.
Of the center’s success stories, Pannell says, “We have a multitude of students who have shown substantial growth
in reading and math, made improvements in their grades
across various subject areas, and increased their ACT score significantly enough to earn serious scholarship dollars as well as get into the college of their dreams. The biggest reward for our team is celebrating the success of our students!”
Our students range in age from five through adults seeking to further their education through instruction to prepare for many assessments including, but not limited to the GRE, ASVAB, AFQT, and GED. Additionally, our learning center instruction focuses primarily on reading and math, but we offer one-on-one subject tutoring for students in all subject areas.
“Huntington partners with schools or districts across the nation to identify specific academic needs—whether it’s reading intervention, math remediation, or test preparation support. Schools typically select students based on assessment data, teacher recommendations, or academic performance.” The in- school programs provide focused support for students who need additional reinforcement. “Instruction is delivered on campus by Huntington teachers or by school faculty members who have been trained in our programs and methods,” Pannell said. “Sessions may take place during elective periods, in small group intervention blocks, or after school.”
Instruction is structured, skill-based, and aligned to grade- level standards. Students work in small groups to allow for personalized attention. Lessons target specific skill gaps while building confidence and mastery. Progress is tracked through ongoing assessments and data collection. Schools receive updates on student growth, allowing them to measure the program’s effectiveness. These programs are customized to meet the needs of multiple students in an effective and efficient way.
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