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About Northern Arizona Academic Services

Customized Tutoring Services For High School Students

Northern Arizona Academic Services was created in 2018 as a mentoring and tutoring service for high school students in the Camp Verde, Prescott Valley, and Cottonwood, AZ area. We also serve students all over Arizona or virtually online anywhere. Built upon the foundational principle of helping Arizona teens reach their fullest potential, we’ve helped hundreds of local high school students achieve their academic goals while simultaneously becoming more than they ever dreamed possible.

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Our Mission

Tutor.

Mentor.

Prepare.

Many tutoring services do only that … tutor. At Northern Arizona Academic Services, however, we take a three-pronged approach to setting our students up for success.

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Tutor

Through 1:1 tutoring, either virtually or in-person, our education professionals learn more about each student’s learning style and goals. Equipped with that information, they can then customize and implement a plan to help the student reach those goals efficiently while meeting their specific learning needs.

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Mentor

While our tutors do focus on academic subjects such as math, science, English, history, and electives, they also fill a mentoring role. Students become engaged in the learning process as they are shown how to realize their full potential by honing their organization, study, and test-taking skills. Our tutors are at their side every step of the way, providing guidance and encouragement as needed.

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Prepare

Academic knowledge is only one piece of the learning puzzle. The ultimate test is whether or not students are able to apply knowledge to real world situations such as the workplace or further education. We help our students prepare for these scenarios by coaching them through college admissions applications, requests for financial aid (via the FAFSA form), advanced testing, and even employment applications.

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Meet the Northern Arizona Academic Services Board Members

The dedicated board members of Northern Arizona Academic Services are the driving force behind the transformation of our educational landscape. They are committed to creating a positive and nurturing environment that fosters the growth and development of Arizona students.

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Lori Boyce

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Jessica De La Cruz

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Glenn Carroll

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Christine Trevino

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Gilbert Javalera

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Patricia Martin

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Brittany Gombar, FNP

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Meet the Northern Arizona Academic Services Team

Although each of our education professionals comes from a different background, they’re united by one purpose – to tutor, mentor, and prepare Arizona high school students for today’s academics and tomorrow’s life challenges. Each one brings a unique set of skills to the table, skills they readily share with students so they can become more and do more.

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TUTOR #1

Mrs. Trish Martin started in a public school as an after-school mentor at her children’s elementary school along with studying for her Associate’s degree in Business while her husband was in the Army. When she moved back to the Prescott area she worked in a small private school as an administrator/Kindergarten teacher. When that school moved to another state, she began working for a charter school as a Paraprofessional and became an English teacher after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education degree with an English Emphasis from Grand Canyon University. She has worked in education in one form or another since 2002. In 2019 she came aboard Northern Arizona Academic Services mentoring tutoring business and is enjoying her participation in this business venture.

TUTOR #2

Mrs. Lori Boyce started working with young people as a 4-H leader. She worked with a diverse group of 4-H’ers from horse club to market animal, public speaking and rocket club. In 2005 she was hired at a local charter as a Paraprofessional to help struggling students. She worked as a registrar, admin, and mentor. She also worked at a district school in the same roll as in the charter. She has been working in education in one form or another since 2005. In 2018 she started the Northern Arizona Academic Services mentoring tutoring business. She is very happy with her current participation in this business venture.

TUTOR #3

Mr. Glenn Carroll has been working in the education system for over 20 years. He is highly qualified in Math.

TUTOR #4

Ms. Lesli Nantze was born in Arizona. She has two beautiful girls who helped her discover what she wanted to do in life. She started her career in Early Childhood Education and found her passion in counseling. She recently graduated with her Associates of Arts in General Education from Yavapai Community College. Lesli has always had a passion for working with children. Her goal is to make sure that students are mentally, physically, and emotionally available and heard in school. She knows that this can be accomplished lovingly and encouragingly. She believes this is her opportunity to improve the lives of society’s most vulnerable human beings by being a voice for them and guiding them to construct a remarkable life for themselves.

TUTOR #5

Jadyn Brandt obtained an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice and became a member of the Northern Arizona Academic Services team in the 2023-2024 school year. She motivates our students to excel and provides support as they pursue their academic objectives.

Testimonials & Reviews

From Our Tutoring Students and Their Families

At Northern Arizona Academic Services, we believe that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to education. Every student has a unique way of learning as well as specific academic and personal goals. Rather than forcing a student to fit a particular learning or teaching style, we customize our tutoring to match the student’s strengths and personal preferences. Take a peek at some of the exciting results we’ve seen by reading these inspiring testimonials from a few of our tutoring students and their families. We’re thrilled that our 1:1 tutoring services have had such a significant impact on the educational experience of high school students in the Camp Verde, Prescott Valley, and Cottonwood area!

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5 Stars
“The tutors are amazing. I was failing school and dropped out because of personal reasons. After meeting these amazing people I am back enrolled in school and getting the help I need to understand the subjects I was failing before. Thank you so much for all you are doing to help me achieve my diploma.”

— Current Student

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5 Stars
“It was a great experience and the tutors are so helpful. I actually understand the work better now because of them.”

— Current Student

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5 Stars
“My tutors made me realize how important it was to get school done and gave me the motivation to do so. They created an environment where kids would actually want to be. They always made it a point to establish a relationship with each of their clients so they can help them in any way possible, whether it was with school work or other issues we were having. Not only are they amazing tutors/teachers but they are amazing people who always listened and did their best to understand the students. I graduated in 2020 and they were the biggest reason why!”

— Past Student

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5 Stars
“It was a blessing finding N. AZ Academic Services and I appreciate everything they have done for me. Without them I would have failed high school. Instead I graduated with the help I received from them in the subjects I struggled with.”

— Past Student 2022

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5 Stars
“Thank you so much for what you have done for my kids, I so appreciate it. It takes a village to raise them and we are glad you are part of our village. Thank you so much for everything that you have done, we could not have done it without your help.”

— Past Parent 2022

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5 Stars
“The tutors are amazing and have helped me so much through my schooling. I’m so grateful for your help and encouragement!”

— Past Student 2019

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5 Stars
“I’m working toward being graduated from high school and I can already tell you’re going to help get there. Anytime I need help or I don’t understand a subject, you’re always there to help me get through the lesson or what I’m struggling with. You’ve worked with me when I can’t find the time for school work between my two boys and you’ve never given up on me. You’re by far the best tutor/teacher I’ve ever had.”

— Current Student

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5 Stars
“Hey man I really wanted to thank you for helping me get this done and I appreciate all the efforts that were made for me to get this done.”

— Past Student 2022

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About

Lori Boyce

Lori is an innovative thinker and has worn many hats over the past 18 years. She has worked in the education industry since 2005. Lori started her career working with young men and women as a 4H-Leader. She had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of young individuals in public speaking, rocket club, horse club, and market animal. In 2005, she was hired as a paraprofessional at a local charter school to help struggling students. Lori also transitioned to other positions to support the students, including working as the registrar, administrative assistant, and student mentor. She has also had the opportunity to work in similar roles within the district schools. In 2018, Northern Arizona Academic Services came to fruition. Lori started her business with a small team and a big vision. She has dedicated the last couple of years to growing her company and supporting students she knows will be successful community members. She has faced many challenges as a female entrepreneur, but that has not stopped her from pursuing her dreams. Lori’s passion for supporting students in her community expanded, and Arizona Jr/Sr High School was founded in her educational business venture. Lori and her business partners have brought the opportunity to hundreds of students in Northern Arizona. As her business grows, so does her desire to help the youth in Northern Arizona. Lori continues to serve in her community and is a role model and inspiration for others following in her footsteps.

About

Jessica De La Cruz

Jessica is a Servant Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. She has over 10 years of educational experience in Secondary and Higher Education. She began her career in education in 2011 at Grand Canyon University as a financial aid advisor. She completed her Bachelor of Arts at Arizona State University in 2012. In 2013, she began to transition her career while also working toward earning her Master’s degree. She earned her Master of Administration in Leadership and began her secondary education career. In 2015, she began her career as an outreach specialist at a local Charter School. She was in that position for about two years. She became very passionate about the High School Students she worked with and was soon promoted to Principal of the Charter School through 2023. At the same time, working as a High School Principal, Jessica became certified as a Substitute Teacher, Career and Technical Education, and Adult Education. The Charter School was also a Microsoft Showcase school, and she and her team earned their MIE Experts badges for three consecutive years. Jessica also started the Master of Education in K12 Leadership during her principalship. She began teaching at Dubuque University as an Adjunct Faculty in 2021. She also started her own small business, JDLC Leadership, mentoring, coaching, and consulting. She had the opportunity to speak at the Boldly Conference in 2021 to professional working women. She is currently serving as the Business Manager at Northern Arizona Academic Services.

About

Glenn Carroll

Glenn’s professional career started right after graduating high school in Massachusetts when he decided to join the United States Army. While in the Army, he worked in computer systems as an operator, programmer, and analyst for almost nine years. Glenn changed his career path and became an Army recruiter and then a station commander for the Prescott recruiting station for five years. As a station commander, he covered all Yavapai County high schools and colleges. Twice during his time there, he achieved the top award bestowed by the Army Chief of Staff, the highest-ranking Army official under the Chief of Staff and the President. Glenn served seventeen years of service, including three years of Army medical professional recruiting covering north Texas, all of Arizona, and southern Nevada. He exited his service with the highest award a recruiter can achieve, the Glen E. Morell Achievement Award. Glenn transitioned and worked as a temporary United States Postal Service employee. He started school using the G.I. Bill and graduated with an Applied Science of Computer Electronics and a Bachelor of Science in Technical Management from DeVry University. After earning his degree, he taught at several Yavapai County public schools as a high school Math and Resource Instructor and at a local charter school. A few years later, he attended the University of Phoenix and completed a Master’s in Secondary Education. In July of 2018, he became part of the joint venture of Northern Arizona Academic Services.

About

Christine Trevino

Christine has 31 years of experience in the education field. She holds an Associate’s Degree of Psychology. She worked at a Private School in their residential treatment center for 15 years. She later transitioned to a Charter School and worked as a SPED Director and the DRP Coordinator for 18 years. She serves as a board member and is passionate about getting students re-engaged in education. She is a firm believer of second chances and hopes to bring change to the community.

About

Gilbert Javalera

Gilbert is a passionate business leader currently working as a Sr. Operations Manager. He has a background in Leadership, Logistics, Operations Management, Process Improvement, and Accounting. He has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor's in Accounting and Business/Management. He is passionate about improving student career options.

About

Patricia Martin

Patricia brings over 20 years of experience in the field of education. She began her career at a small after-school program in Junction City, Kansas, at her son and daughter’s school while her husband was in the army. Her family moved to Prescott, Arizona, after her husband was medically retired and became an assistant teacher for the kindergarten program for five years. While in Prescott Valley, she transitioned to a small charter school where she taught middle school students for two years. In 2009, she transitioned into their High School Program while attending Grand Canyon University, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education. After receiving her degree, she was promoted to Site Director for the Prescott Valley Charter School until 2014. She moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 2014 and worked for another Charter School as their direct instruction English Teacher for two years. In 2016, she was offered a position at another Charter School closer to her home and family and worked for them until 2019. In 2019, she was invited to partner with two other associates in Camp Verde, Arizona, to help run Northern Arizona Academic Services. Patricia is also working towards the Master of Education in K12 Leadership.

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Brittany Gombar, FNP

Brittany is passionate about Health Care and is currently working as a medical provider at a local family practice office. She earned her Master’s Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner a Bachelor of Science of Nursing. She is passionate about improving student engagement.