Denise Alagna currently serves as a Director of One-on-One tutoring with Academic Approach. In this role, Denise provides product and service information while effectively representing Academic Approach and its passion for student achievement. Denise also develops and implements customized programs to support a client’s individual needs. Prior to this role, Denise served as a School Programs Instructor and a Program Administrator. Denise enjoys spending her free time in antique shops and watching her husband and two young sons play football together.
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Academic Approach’s student-centric approach emphasizes skill mastery, critical thinking, and adaptability to prepare students for future challenges and achievements.
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Academic Approach achieves remarkable results, boosting scores, scholarships, and college admissions, while fostering critical thinking and academic excellence.
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Throughout my time with Academic Approach, I saw a lot of results and overall I just became a better test taker.
Ben Schwan
New Trier High School
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