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Vorticity Academic Consulting

CUSTOM ACADEMIC TUTORING AND COACHING FOR STUDENTS IN ALL GRADES AND DISCIPLINES

My name is Dr. Todd Ellis. As the owner of Vorticity Academic Consulting, I am dedicated to enhancing students' classroom performance, test-taking skills, and overall confidence in learning environments. My services encompass course support, homework assistance, college admission test preparation, advanced topic course design, and expert coaching on writing high-quality essays and research papers.

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Our Services

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Tutoring

Need support with a class? I've got you covered! I can offer homework support, study strategies, clarify lecture material, term projects, and help with executive function planning (setting deadlines, managing workloads, and more!). If you're not getting enough out of your classes, I can help you dive deeper into the subject with extension and enrichment activities to keep you engaged.

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Test Preparation

Got one of those big standardized tests looming in your future? Fear not and start preparing now with Vorticity Academics!

 

I'll get you started with content help, vocabulary building, and test-taking strategies now. You'll be ready for test day before you know it!

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College Admissions Coaching

Starting around 9th grade, you should begin thinking about your next steps in education!

I can help you with many aspects of the process, from identifying your goals, gathering material for admissions, drafting outstanding essays, and strategizing college or trade school visits! 

Ready to check my availability? Interested in something else? Contact me and let's discuss options!

Client Testimonials

Before working with Dr. Ellis, math was something I really struggled with. I would get frustrated and often felt like I just couldn’t understand it, no matter how hard I tried. But from the very beginning, he made me feel comfortable and supported.

 

What helped the most was how patient Dr. Ellis was. If I didn’t understand something, he would explain it again, and in a different way, until it finally clicked. There was never any pressure or judgment, just encouragement and strategies that actually worked for me.

 

Thanks to Dr. Ellis, I feel much more confident in math. I’ve improved a lot, and I no longer dread math. I’m really grateful for everything he’s taught me!

Evan U., Algebra student

We are incredibly grateful for the support and guidance provided by Dr. Todd Ellis in helping our child build both confidence and understanding in math.

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Before tutoring began, math was a constant source of frustration and discouragement. Our child often had a fixed mindset that made it difficult to accept help or believe that improvement was possible.

Thanks to Dr. Ellis’s patient approach and his willingness to explain concepts in multiple ways, our child finally began to grasp key ideas that once felt out of reach.

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Dr. Ellis took the time to truly understand how our child learns best and adjusted his lessons accordingly. This thoughtful and encouraging approach not only led to better academic performance but also restored our child’s belief in their abilities. We highly recommend Dr. Ellis to any family looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and skilled math tutor.

Dr. Todd Ellis is a rare gem when it comes to teaching. He's a blend of professionalism and passion; genuinely caring that his students understand to succeed. He has a unique ability to explain very difficult, complex concepts at a pace that his stakeholders need. Students are lucky to have someone as brilliant and passionate as Dr. Ellis.

Alyssa S., former student

Heather U., Elementary teacher and parent

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