Progress with Purpose, One Step at a Time
Individualized virtual tutoring in math (grades 5–9) and every K–6 subject — both credentialed specializations — plus reading, social studies, and STEAM support for older students, backed by five years of hands-on tutoring experience. Support without standards is just permission — so every session builds real, measurable progress.
Based in Jackson County · serving students all over West Virginia, virtually.
Hi, I'm Britney Hersman — a certified elementary educator with two specializations: K–6 elementary education and math (grades 5–9). I'm currently a virtual 7th grade math teacher and pursuing a master's in educational technology. I've also taught STEAM and coding in a brick-and-mortar classroom for a year and currently run a STEAM club. Before all of this, I spent five years tutoring college students across every subject. Steady Steps Learning LLC is my independent tutoring and homeschool portfolio review practice.
Every learner gets a personalized plan built from where they actually are — not where a pacing guide says they should be. Sessions blend discovery-first math instruction, clear progress checkpoints, and social-emotional support, because confidence and skill grow together.
Whether you're using Hope Scholarship funds, paying out of pocket, or need a portfolio review to keep your homeschool compliant, you'll get a plan that's honest about where your student stands and clear about what comes next.
Big, one-size-fits-all leaps leave kids behind — not because they can't climb, but because the gap between where they are and what's asked next is too wide. Every child can succeed when the next step is sized to them, not to a pacing guide, a sibling, or the rest of the class. No two students progress at the same pace, and that's not something to fix. It's the whole point of Steady Steps.
make progress feel impossible and frustrating to students.
gets students where they need to be with smaller, manageable steps that leave students feeling confident and accomplished.
Every service can be paid privately or through approved Hope Scholarship funds where eligible.
A 1:1 virtual diagnostic (60–90 min) pinpointing your child's exact math and reading/ELA baseline — so daily learning targets exactly what's next, with no redundant review and no frustrating gaps.
In a traditional classroom, teachers are structurally forced to teach to the middle — bright students re-review mastered concepts while others move forward before they're ready. Customized home education's greatest advantage is instructional efficiency: a precise academic baseline removes the guesswork and the filler.
This diagnostic is a highly engaging, stress-free 1-on-1 session in a secure online video classroom, with built-in brain breaks. It evaluates core number sense, operations, and mathematical reasoning in math, plus phonics, decoding, and reading comprehension in reading/ELA.
You'll receive a polished PDF report recommending specific, evidence-based learning paths, pacing, and methodologies — the exact diagnostic baseline WV Hope families on the IIP pathway need to confidently build their child's required plan. This is structured strictly as an educational assessment, so it's a fully qualifying Hope Scholarship expense. I don't sell curriculum — just objective data for your family's decisions.
How to book: Request the service through the Hope portal (or reach out directly if paying privately). Once approved, I'll send a scheduling link, and you'll receive the full roadmap within 3–5 business days of our session.
A 1:1 virtual math diagnostic (45–60 min) from a certified Math 5–9 specialist, pinpointing skill gaps before fractions, ratios, and pre-algebra become bigger roadblocks.
Middle school math is where many students hit a wall — as math shifts from concrete arithmetic to abstract concepts like fractions, ratios, and pre-algebra, even minor gaps can turn into major roadblocks. Standard pre-packaged curricula often add hours of redundant review on skills already mastered, leading to boredom and math fatigue.
Working 1-on-1 virtually, I find your student's "sweet spot" — the exact skills they need to master next. The session (45–60 min) focuses on critical upper-elementary and middle-grades concepts: decimals, fractions, integers, and early algebraic thinking, with an in-depth look at problem-solving strategies to locate hidden gaps.
You'll receive a polished PDF report mapping your child's exact mathematical profile, recommending specific, evidence-based math programs, pacing, and methodologies. This supports the diagnostic data WV Hope families need for their required math IIP, and qualifies as a fully covered educational assessment. I don't sell curriculum — just an objective read on where your student stands.
How to book: Request the service through the Hope portal (or reach out directly if paying privately). Once approved, I'll send a scheduling link, and you'll receive the full math roadmap within 3–5 business days of our session.
Ongoing 1:1 virtual tutoring built around your student's actual needs, with two credentialed specialties at the core and broad experience beyond them.
Every tutoring plan starts from where your student actually is, not where a pacing guide assumes they should be. Sessions blend discovery-first instruction with clear progress checkpoints and social-emotional support, since confidence and skill grow together.
Whether it's middle school math, an elementary subject, or a high-school-level topic drawn from years of broader tutoring experience, sessions are held live over video with regular updates so you always know what's improved and what's next.
A required annual review, done with care and clear documentation, so your homeschool stays compliant and your student's growth is recognized.
West Virginia homeschool families are required to have an annual academic review. This service looks at your student's work across the year and provides the standards-aligned documentation your family needs to stay compliant — done with care, not just a rubber stamp.
After reaching out below, you'll get instructions to pay and send over your student's materials by email; you'll receive your written summary and official promotion letter within 24 hours of submission.
The same four steps for every student — each one sized to fit them, not the other way around.
A short intake and, if needed, a diagnostic check to see exactly where your student is starting from.
A personalized plan with clear, realistic goals — shared with you before sessions begin.
Weekly sessions that build skill and confidence together, with steady check-ins along the way.
Regular progress updates so you always know what's improved and what's next.
Booking and payment are handled securely through Square.
Pick a day and time that works for your family. You'll get an email confirmation and reminder automatically.
Schedule a SessionYou'll be taken to your Google Calendar booking page to pick a time.
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