Individualized tutoring and academic coaching designed to build skills, confidence, and greater independence.

Learning is easier when students feel understood.

Every student brings different strengths, challenges, goals, and ways of learning. At The Learning Heart, tutoring isn't about using the same approach with everyone. It's about understanding the learner first and finding strategies that work for them.

Whether a student needs help with academics, organization and executive-function skills, test preparation, or learning differences, sessions are individualized, supportive, and practical.

Ryan Earned a 5/5 stars average rating from more than 100 parent reviews while tutoring through Sylvan Learning.

Meet Ryan

Hi, I'm Ryan Larson, founder of The Learning Heart Tutoring & Academic Coaching. I'm an experienced educator and academic coach with a background in special education, secondary education, and individualized student support.

My approach combines academic instruction with an understanding of how students learn, what gets in the way of learning, and how confidence, organization, motivation, and individual learning differences can affect success in school.

Education & Credentials

• M.Ed. in Special Education

• Licensed Special Education Teacher – Emotional Disabilities & Specific Learning Disabilities

• Licensed English Language Arts Teacher, Grades 7–12

• Licensed Social Studies Teacher, Grades 7–12

• Licensed English Learner (ESL) Teacher, Grades K–12

• Additional teaching licensure in Health Education

• B.A. in History

• B.A. in Philosophy & Religion

• Currently completing an M.S. in Clinical Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling

Experience That Goes Beyond the Textbook

I bring years of professional experience working directly with adolescents and young adults, including seven years as a special education teacher and additional experience supporting individuals with disabilities in rehabilitation and community settings.

I've worked with students who thrive in traditional classrooms as well as students with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, emotional and behavioral challenges, executive-function difficulties, and other individual learning needs.

At The Learning Heart, my goal isn't simply to help a student complete an assignment or prepare for a test. I want students to better understand how they learn, develop strategies that work for them, and become more confident and independent learners.

Every learner is different. Their support should be, too.