Welcome to I Can Academy
We Believe In Empowering Every Learner To Unlock Their Full Potential.
Unlock Success with I Can Academy – Your Mission Viejo Tutoring Center. Join our tutoring programs taught by local and experienced credentialed teachers. We use standards-aligned pre assessments to understand your child’s strengths and then set ambitious yet attainable goals to help them achieve grade level success and beyond.
Meet Our Founder
Shaina DeFusco
Passionate educator, transformative mentor, and a champion for individualized, innovative learning journeys.
About I Can Academy
Empowering Students Through Personalized Learning
As seasoned educators, we not only focus on academic excellence but also instill a lifelong love for learning in our students. Our “I Can” statements reflect our passion for your children’s success.
Explore Our Programs
What sets us apart from other Mission Viejo Tutoring Centers and after-school enrichment and tutoring options like KUMON, Mathnasium, and The Tutoring Center is our highly qualified and credentialed teachers, many with advanced degrees and extensive teaching experience, ensure exceptional instruction and support for your child’s academic journey. Moreover our structured program with defined start and end dates, culminating in tangible accomplishments. At I Can Academy, we are committed to building an academic learning center that meets the unique needs of our local community.
Testimonials
Our Goal is Your Student’s Success
We are so excited to be a part of I Can Academy! Shaina is an incredible teacher who knows what children need. She is positive, encouraging, and truly believes in each and every child. Any student who becomes a part of this center, will know…They Can Achieve!
— Eryka
(Mom to Lorelei and Isla)
I have had the privilege to teach with Shaina for 5 years at a full inclusion charter school. She is incredible at what she does and I will be making sure my children Liam (age 7) and Johnny (age 4) have the opportunity to learn at I Can Academy.
— Ashley Redanz
Teacher
I Can Academy is truly what Orange County needs! Shaina was an amazing Instructional Coach for Saddleback Valley and she will continue to rise and support more students at her new venture. She knows what’s best for students and will do what is needed to help them learn!
— Nicole Walker
Instructional Coach for SVUSD
Progress
The Measurable Impact of Tutoring
12%
Supplemental instruction produces average increase in a students standardized test scores
90%
4x
Tutoring improves reading comprehension 4.4 times the normal rate and word recognition 3.3 times the normal rate
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Unlock Your Child’s Success Enroll Today
Limited spots available! Apply now to secure your child’s place in our transformative 8-week tutoring programs and set them on a path to success. Don’t miss out!
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