Strong Foundations. Stronger Futures.

About TeenEdge Academy

Our Story, Schedule & Teaching Philosophy

Our Story

TeenEdge Academy was founded in 2022 with a simple belief: every student deserves focused, high-quality instruction in a small-group setting. What started as tutoring sessions with just 3 students in our first year has grown into a thriving academy serving around 30 students in 2026 across grades 5 through 12.

Over the past four years, we have continuously refined our teaching methods, curriculum sequencing, and schedule planning — always guided by what works best for the students in front of us. We've learned that consistency, structure, and meeting students where they are produces the strongest results.

2022
Founded — Started with 3 students and a commitment to personalized math and English tutoring in the Twin Cities area.
2023
Growing momentum — Expanded course offerings, introduced integrated Math & English sessions for middle schoolers, and refined our small-group format.
2024
High school expansion — Added Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and SAT/ACT Prep courses. Launched the Summer Test-Out program.
2025
Full curriculum — Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus AB added. UMTYMP exam prep integrated into 7th grade program.
2026
~30 students strong — Serving grades 5–12 with a proven curriculum. Continuous improvements to scheduling and teaching methods.

Teaching Philosophy & Methodology

We meet students where they are

Whether a student is motivated and racing ahead, or hesitant and needing encouragement, our approach starts with understanding where they stand. We diagnose gaps, reinforce foundations, and build upward — never skipping steps.

Small groups, big attention

Our sessions are intentionally small so every student gets direct interaction with the instructor. We cap group sizes to ensure questions get answered, misconceptions get caught early, and no one falls behind.

Structured repetition with variety

We use a spiral approach — topics are revisited with increasing depth over time. Each session blends concept instruction, guided practice, and independent problem-solving. For grades 5–8, every session integrates both Math and English so students build both skill sets in parallel.

Outcomes that matter

Our students typically improve by a full letter grade. But beyond grades, we aim to build confidence, analytical thinking, and the study habits that carry students through high school and beyond.

Yearly Schedule

We organize our academic year into structured seasons. Each season has a clear focus, and new students can join at the start of any batch.

Grades 5–7 (Math & English)

Summer & Fall

May → November

New batches start in May. Focus on current grade and next-grade math foundations alongside English. Continues through fall.

UMTYMP Prep

November → April

Switch to UMTYMP exam preparation mode. Intensive problem-solving, algebra readiness, and competition-style math.

Grade 8 & High School (Math, SAT/ACT)

Fall Session

September → December

Core math courses and ACT/SAT prep begin. Aligned with school-year curriculum.

Winter Session

January → April

Continued coursework, test prep intensives, and spring exam preparation.

Spring / Summer

May → August

Summer Test-Out / Credit by Exam courses. Accelerated Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2 in 2–3 months. SAT/ACT prep continues.

Ready to join?

8 sessions per month — 2 one-hour sessions per week. SMS / WhatsApp 612-787-5320 or visit teenedgeacademy.org to enroll. New batches start at the beginning of each season.