Empowering diverse learners to thrive

We work with any student who is experiencing difficulty with learning. Lisa and her team "follow the child," as Dr. Montessori taught teachers to do. From a personalized assessment period, Lisa Stortstrom, M.Ed, tailors curriculum according to your child's needs. Appropriate accommodations and modifications are incorporated to help your child learn and make progress.

Lisa teaches to your child's talents in order to motivate your child to focus and persevere through more difficult tasks. She teaches students strategies to make progress. Your child will see gains across developmental scales and begin to see a pathway to his or her promising future. Functioning successfully in society and in a career is the ultimate outcome. Enrolling and payments are simple. Accessing Abilities provides tutoring as a Step Up for Students Direct Provider.

Lisa Stortstrom, M.Ed holds 2 Montessori certifications and a Masters in Special Needs from Lesley University. During her 32 years of teaching, she was also trained in teaching reading for second language learners and for students with dyslexia and related reading difficulties. Lisa has taught many struggling students to read, write and find their niche in life for a purposeful, fulfilling future that they enjoy.