About Us
The Academic Institute, Inc. (TAI, Inc.) was founded in Bellevue, WA in 1980 by Sherrill O’Shaughnessy-Alexander. As a former high school teacher, Sherrill saw the need for an individualized approach tailored to the unique needs and abilities of every student. TAI, Inc. started as a tutoring agency and grew rapidly into the full-service educational consulting company it is today.
In 1986, TAI,
Inc. became a
We are always adding to our extensive offerings and exploring new territory to meet the demands of our clients. Every new step that we take is centered around our strong foundational mission.
Mission Statement
At TAI, Inc., it is our mission to prepare students for success in college and their lives beyond by helping them cultivate:
- A sense of capability
- Determination
- Resilience
- Self-advocacy
- A love of learning
We believe that each student is unique, gifted, and talented.
We encourage our students to dream of their futures, and we guide them to create paths to make those dreams come true. The following students are successful at our school:
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Traditional students seeking more interaction with instructors
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Discouraged and frustrated students who have higher academic potential than their test scores show
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Students with learning disabilities or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
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Students whose academic lives have been impacted by stressful life experiences
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Late bloomers looking to improve their learning skills and grades for college
We begin every client relationship with a problem-solving conversation with our director.
Workshops...educational consultation to be scheduled one-to-one with the parents and include a follow-up meeting with your student.
for parents of students in grades 10-12
How to Help Your Child Succeed in School and Still Have a Life of Your Own
for parents of students in grades 5-9