Who we are

Lantern Learning LLC provides individualized educational services, literacy intervention, ESL instruction, and consulting support for learners and institutions. The company specializes in reading and writing development (K–12), English language acquisition for learners of all ages, and academic/behavioral consultation for schools, educators, and families.

Through tutoring, coaching, and consulting, Lantern Learning bridges the gap between classroom instruction and individualized learner needs—helping students build skills, confidence, and independence while supporting educators with practical, research-based strategies.

Mission Statement

Lantern Learning LLC exists to illuminate pathways to success for learners of all backgrounds by providing high-quality tutoring, ESL instruction, personalized educational consulting, and system-level support that foster academic progress, positive behavior, and lifelong learning.

Motto

Potential, Ignited.
Guiding your light toward success.

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Pathways, Illuminated.

Every session we host is crafted with quiet intention—each activity, resource, and moment tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of every learner.

Allow us to guide your learning toward success!

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Meet our Founder

Cara Drew

  • Michigan State University Graduate

    • Master of Arts: Educational Leadership & Administration

    • Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education

      • Minor: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

  • Professional Experience:

    • Expertise in literacy instruction, learner support systems, and educator development

    • Designing and leading professional learning seminars in higher education

    • English as a Second Language (ESL) educator domestically and abroad to K-12 learners

    • Traditional classroom teaching

    • Virtual & hybrid literacy tutoring

    • Administrative behavioral support

Core Services

Literacy Specialization

Targeted reading and writing instruction for K–12 students:

  • Phonics, fluency, and comprehension development

  • Writing organization, structure, and revision

  • Academic skill-building and intervention

  • Support for struggling or reluctant learners

ESL Instruction

  • English language development for children, teens, and adults

  • Academic English support

  • Conversational fluency

  • Newcomer and multilingual

  • learner support

School & District Consulting

  • Academic and behavioral intervention planning

  • Literacy-focused improvement strategies

  • Teacher coaching and collaboration

  • Multi-tiered support alignment

Academic Tutoring &

Executive Function Coaching

This service teaches students how to manage learning—not just complete assignments.

Students learn:

  • How to plan and track assignments

  • Task initiation strategies

  • Breaking large projects into manageable steps

  • Study methods that improve retention

  • Time management and accountability

  • Self-advocacy and confidence-building

Sessions include:

  1. Direct academic skill instruction

  2. Executive function coaching

  3. Immediate application to real schoolwork

Professional Learning Design & Facilitation

K–12 & Higher Education

Customized workshops and materials focused on:

  • Student engagement and belonging

  • Supportive learning environments

  • Practical instructional strategies

  • Communication across differences

  • Participation and retention strategies

Formats include half-day trainings, full-day sessions, multi-session series, and curriculum/toolkit development.

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