Hawthorne Learning Solutions
We’ve helped thousands of students achieve their goals
Founded in 2012, we’ve taken our passion for learning and genuine interest in students and used it to help families thrive.
As teachers and parents ourselves, we know that parent and student expectations are often a source of conflict and stress.
We listen, provide honest feedback, and form a plan of how to best support your child’s education. We create a space for safe, open communication—allowing us to set realistic expectations and create the best educational plan for your student.
We believe
- Everyone wants to learn
- Learning occurs best one on one
- Students engagement is critical to student success
- Information is easier to understand when broken down into manageable steps
- Being bored is not an option
- Avoiding work often occurs when students are confused or lack confidence
- Success is always possible
- Educators are mentors who make a difference
Let’s get your student on the path to success. Call us today to get started! (360) 599-5033
Our Team
Emma Hawthorne, M. Ed. and Ed. S.
Emma has twenty years of experience working with parents and students as a teacher and administrator. Her expertise in academic strategies and knowledge of school systems form the base of the services offered by HLS. She has extensive training in special education law and policy, as well as administrative leadership.
As an administrator in charge of student achievement and as a special education teacher for a variety of school districts nationwide, she has worked with students of all ages and learning styles. Also, as part of Western Washington University, Emma has overseen student teachers in local schools, providing feedback on instruction technique and classroom management. She actively tutors students at HLS and does all of the company’s advocacy.
Matt Hawthorne, M. A.
Matt has taught in diverse fields and at all age levels, from elementary to college, for the last decade. Strong in both the liberal arts and sciences, Matt is our lead instructor for SAT/ACT prep courses and primary high school and college tutor.
With a Master of Arts in English from the University of Oregon, he’s an excellent resource for students experiencing challenges in English or who need help composing papers in any subject. A published writer and former journalist, Matt uses these skills to help students succeed in the daunting task of writing papers.
Our Tutors
Our professional team of tutors at HLS is committed to developing academic and behavioral improvements for our clients. We’ll help you get the most from the educational system while providing research-based, individualized instruction. Our support systems, strategies, and advocacy assist you in charting a path to success and restoring your optimism.
Because we know that education is so much more than content-area knowledge, we select our tutors based not just on their subject matter expertise but also on their dynamism, engagement, and pedagogical styles.
The Learning Center
Students learn best in a quiet, familiar environment. Dedicated rooms for elementary, middle, and high school students provide a distraction-free space for your student to focus on learning. The Learning Center is filled with educational resources to enhance our one-on-one instruction, from fraction manipulatives and leveled readers to white boards and textbooks.
A former home converted to a learning center, Hawthorne Learning Solutions’ Center is located in Bellingham’s Sunnyland neighborhood and has on-site parking. You can choose to drop your student off or connect to wifi and wait in our reception area.
- Our child who was diagnosed with executive function disorder and has had major setbacks in their education. Thanks to Emma and Matt and their amazing team our child has grown exponentially in their academics and their self-confidence has improved immeasurably! Navigating the educational system and having a child who needs different support to be successful is difficult and Emma has been a strong advocate for our family in getting our needs met.
- Milo
- I’m beyond amazed and appreciative of the services my daughter received. Hawthorne helped me advocate for my daughter whose 504 plan was being dismissed by the school . The geometry tutoring and executive functioning skills were highly effective. My daughter did a complete turnaround and finished the school year successfully.
- Michelle
- Our son took the SAT prep course with Hawthorne Learning Solutions. He said the course gave him testing tips and techniques that he would not have learned anywhere else. The course was a tremendous help and I attribute his high SAT scores to this course.
- Abigail
- HLS has made an incredibly positive impact on my 10th grade son's study habits and improved his academic scores dramatically! Emma and Matt offer the most professional and individually tailored one on one tutoring program in the Pacific Northwest, hands down. They have expertise in all subject matter and are flexible with scheduling! They're in close contact with his school's faculty and work with them to ensure my son reaches his academic goals. We're in good hands with Hawthorne!
- Steve
- She has worked with a couple teachers and has really enjoyed them both. They truly seem to invest in their students. The reports they send after each session is very detailed. Our child's understanding of the subjects and her over all confidence has significantly improved. Our only regret is not getting her signed up with Hawthorne Solutions sooner.
- Cassie
- Made a huge difference for my daughter! Hawthorne has been a huge help for my 10 daughter to catch up and get ahead of subjects she’s struggled with. Math and Reading were two areas where she was struggling and has gone to the advanced level math at her school and enjoys reading! She loved her tutor as well and the whole process was a positive experience!
- Aretha
- Our college student felt overwhelmed and disorganized before settling into several sessions with Matt at Hawthorne Learning. Her confidence has grown substantially from Fall to Spring quarter along with the use of a detailed planner. She now has routine built into her schedule. The quiz/test, writing support and overall encouragement they've provided has been invaluable for our daughter.
- Noelle
- Our son received math tutoring at Hawthorne Learning Solutions during middle school, and now most recently, participated in their SAT prep course. He has always done well academically as a result of the help he's received at Hawthorne, but what really sticks out to me is Hawthorne's thoughtful approach to learning and the care they extend to both student and family. Both Matt and Emma are wonderful humans, and as such, they hire wonderful humans, too!
- Shannon
- Our daughter was struggling with reading during early elementary school and it was starting to effect her abilities in all subjects. We started once per week tutoring sessions with HLS. Over several years, she had many tutors, all who were excellent. When she started, her reading was below grade level. She has now blossomed into a child who reads books for enjoyment and is one of the top students in her class.
- Kerri
- The tutors at Hawthorne have helped her in content areas, improved her organizational skills as well as gain the confidence to advocate for herself with her teachers. In addition, Matt and Emily helped us to identify that our daughter had been struggling with reading and encouraged us to push for support from the district, which allowed her to receive accommodations she needed to be successful in her courses.
- Dave
- Emma played an instrumental role in helping me secure my daughter secure an IEP, and continues to check in every year to make sure she is meeting her goals. Hawthorne Learning has truly been a class above the rest. Their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to helping my kids succeed have been nothing short of outstanding.
- Jill
- Our son is in his second year of tutoring with Hawthorne Learning. His growth and maturation, including both academic and personal areas, has been amazing. He has learned how to organize and prioritize tasks, set realistic time frames and goals, use effective and efficient strategies, and to self-monitor and self-advocate for himself in all academic areas. The tutors helped our child find his voice, self-confidence, and personal agency with his teachers.
- Paula
We'd love to help get your student on the path to success!
Contact Emma today so we can set your child up with the learning supports he or she needs to thrive.
- (360) 599-5033
- mattandemma@hawthornelearning.net
