The LEO School

LEARNING | ENRICHMENT | OPPORTUNITY

Expert Tutoring & Small Group Enrichment

Expert 1:1 tutoring and Small Group Enrichment Cohorts for ages 5–8. Where every child is seen, supported, and genuinely excited to learn. Where every child is seen, supported, and genuinely excited to learn.

Max Per Cohort

Core Subjects

1:1

Private Tutoring

K–2

Ages 5–8

2×

Sessions Per Week

Free

Parent Office Hours

Our Mission

"Customizing lessons for little learners — one child at a time."

Our mission is providing the highest quality instruction to young learners. Every session is goal-driven and built around the needs of your child.

Nicole Cataldo

Founder & Lead Educator

A Teacher Turned Mother

"My passion is teaching. My purpose is motherhood. The LEO School is where the two became one."

After 9 years teaching first grade in Boston and a stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis four weeks before her due date, Nicole Cataldo built The LEO School — for her son Leo, and for every family that deserves a teacher who fights for their child.

What Your Child Gains

Every child is seen.
Every child grows.

📖

Confidence in Reading, Writing & Math

Structured, expert-led instruction that builds real, lasting skills your child can feel proud of.

🌿

A Genuine Love of Learning

Joyful, movement-rich sessions where curiosity is celebrated and learning feels like play.

✦

True Individual Attention

With a maximum of 6 children per cohort, your child will never get lost in a crowd.

📊

Data-Driven & Goal-Oriented

Research-based assessments, personalized goals, and weekly progress updates so you always know exactly where your child stands.

How It Works

Two ways to support your child.

Choose one subject or both. Choose your day group. The same expert instruction, the same warm environment, the same teacher who knows your child — every week.

Small Group Enrichment Cohorts

We offer reading, writing, and math support in a cohort-style small group setting. Same expert instruction, same warm environment, same teacher and classmates — every week.

📖 Reading & Writing · 🔢 Math

👥 Max 6 children per cohort

⏱ 45 min per subject · 2 days per week

Tutoring & Enrichment

Personalized 1:1 tutoring sessions completely customized to your child's needs, plus Friday pop-up workshops and enrichment classes.

🎯 1:1 tutoring — fully customized

✨ Friday workshops & enrichment

🧘 Yoga · STEM · Poetry · and more

Meet Your Teacher

Meet the Team

The educators behind The LEO School.

Nicole Cataldo

Founder & Lead Educator

I taught first grade in a public school outside Boston, Massachusetts. Watching young children find their voice, build confidence, and grow into themselves was the most gratifying work I had ever known.

In 2024, four weeks before my due date, I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Becoming a mother and fighting for my life at the same time tested every limit I had. I unlocked a lioness in me who fought — and continues to fight — for the absolute best for my son. Always.

After that journey, I knew I had to build something that brought me real joy. The LEO School is where my love of teaching and my identity as a mother finally became one — built for the fierce lioness moms who want nothing less than the very best for their cubs.

"Teaching gave me my calling. Leo gave me my purpose. The LEO School is where the two became one."

— Nicole Cataldo, Founder

"Teaching gave me my calling. Leo gave me my purpose. The LEO School is where the two became one."

— Nicole Cataldo, Founder

Credentials & Experience

The Expertise Behind the Warmth

Every session at The LEO School is grounded in evidence-based instruction, the Science of Reading, and years of hands-on experience with young learners. The warmth is genuine — and so is the rigor.

🎓 Bachelor's & Master's Degree in Elementary Education

📜 Massachusetts Elementary Education Certification, Grades 1–6

🏫 9 years as a first grade teacher, inclusion classroom, Boston area

🎯 5 years as a private tutor, grades K–3

📖 Science of Reading trained · Project Read curriculum

📚 Reading A-Z / RAZ Kids specialist · IXL · iReady Toolbox

🧠 Experienced with IEPs, 504 plans, ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Learning Disabilities

✏️ Curriculum design · TPT resources · Research-based assessment tools

How We Work Together

Getting Started is Simple.

Every family at The LEO School goes through the same thoughtful onboarding process — because understanding your child before we begin is how we make sure every session counts from day one.

Free Consultation

We start with a free 15-minute phone or video call. We discuss your child's learning history, your concerns, and the specific ways I can help. No pressure, no commitment — just a genuine conversation.

Assessment Appointment

Our first session is designed to build a positive relationship with your child while gathering important information about their learning and skillset. I use research-based curriculum assessments to understand exactly where your child is. No commitment required for this appointment.

Post-Assessment Report

After the assessment, I create a detailed Post-Assessment Report with specific, personalized goals for your child. We review it together and build a meaningful instruction plan — skills, practices, resources, and session structure — tailored entirely to your child.

Learning Sessions Begin

Sessions are customized, goal-driven, and built around your child's specific needs. You'll have access to a shared Google Folder with a detailed lesson outline for every single session — so you always know exactly what was taught, what was observed, and what's next.

Our Team

Meet Janae

Janae

Tutor & Math Specialist

Janae brings 12 years of public school teaching experience to The LEO School, with a background that spans fourth grade, fifth grade, and K–8 math intervention. She knows exactly how math learning breaks down — and exactly how to rebuild it. Her ability to connect with students, earn their trust, and deliver expert instruction in the same breath is what makes her exceptional.

What sets Janae apart is her range. She has supported learners at every level — from the child who just needs a confidence boost to the student who needs targeted, systematic intervention. Every child gets the same thing from Janae: patience, high expectations, and a teacher who genuinely believes in them.

🎓 Bachelor's & Master's in Elementary Education

📜 MA Elementary Education Certification · ELL Endorsement

🏫 12 years in public school education

🔢 K–8 Math Interventionist · 4th & 5th Grade Teacher

🎓 CAGS in Education Administration (Class of 2022)

Our Name

What LEO Means

LEO is my son's name — my reason, my heart, and the whole reason any of this exists. It's also the zodiac symbol of the lion: courage, strength, and fierce protection. To me, being a lioness means nurturing with ferocity. That energy lives in every session and every child we welcome into our pride.

What Families Say

In Their Own Words.

"She is creative, patient and able to provide encouragement. I have noticed a significant improvement in my daughter's confidence and desire to read. Nicole uses a variety of tools to target skills in order to keep learning fun. Nicole provides great communication and feedback."

— Lindsey, parent of a first grader

"Her love and enthusiasm show every time she arrives to work with him. She is kind and patient, but also has that special way of encouraging him to do things for himself. She has helped my son be more independent in his learning. He always shouts 'Yes!' when she asks if he's ready to learn."

— Meg, parent of a first grader

"Nicole goes above and beyond — she personalizes her teaching based on his needs. The encouragement she gives is remarkable. We love her teaching style and would highly recommend her for tutoring. Thank you so much for all the help, you're a life saver!"

— Amy, parent of a third grader (student with IEP)

Ready to learn more?

What We Offer

Expert Tutoring.
Small-Group Enrichment.

Two services. One expert teacher. Every child seen, known, and growing.

"I do what your child needs to succeed — including communicating with their classroom teacher and helping families navigate IEPs and 504 plans."

— Nicole Cataldo, Founder

01 Private Tutoring

1:1 Tutoring

Personalized, one-on-one instruction for ages 5–8 in Reading or Math. Every session is built entirely around your child — their pace, their gaps, their goals. No generic lesson plans. Just expert attention in a warm, focused environment.

The LEO School offers tutoring through two pathways — Friday morning sessions with our founder, and after-school and summer sessions with our certified tutoring team.

1:1 personalized Reading or Math Progress tracked & reported Friday mornings available After school & summer available Ages 5–8

Understanding Our Model

What is a Small Group Enrichment Cohort?

A Small Group Enrichment Cohort is a small, consistent cohort of students who meet twice weekly for 45-minute live virtual sessions, guided by a certified teacher. Every pod is capped at six children — not as an afterthought, but as a deliberate commitment to ensuring every child is seen, heard, and progressing.

This is a semester-based cohort, which means your child will see the same friendly faces in every session. That built-in continuity is what makes cohort learning different: it creates structure, comfort, and genuine community — things that a drop-in class or solo tutoring session simply can't replicate.

Children Max Per Pod

2×

Per Week Per Subject

Minutes Per Session

Jan – Jun

First Semester 2026

The same teacher. The same peers. The same warm, structured environment — every week. This is not just expert tutoring and enrichment. This is community.

02 Small Group Cohorts

Small Group Enrichment Cohorts

Our signature offering — and the heart of everything we do. The LEO School's Small Group Enrichment Cohorts are designed specifically to support your child with expert instruction in the subjects that matter most, in a small-group environment that feels nothing like a typical online class.

Flexibility Matters.

We understand every family has a unique schedule and set of priorities. That's why enrollment at The LEO School is entirely à la carte. Choose the subject or subjects that best fit your child's needs and your family's rhythm — one, two, or both.

Once you've chosen your subjects, select your cohort day group:

📅 Monday & Wednesday

📅 Tuesday & Thursday

Both groups follow the same curriculum. You simply choose the schedule that works for your family.

Max 6 children per cohort 2× per week per subject 45-minute live sessions Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu Enroll in Reading, Writing & Math Semester-based cohort Monthly tuition

Three Core Subjects

📖 Reading

Science of Reading-based instruction with writing woven in. Multisensory, structured, and built around where your child is right now.

🔢 Math

Beyond memorization — we build real number sense through games, movement, and hands-on problem-solving. The goal is understanding, not just answers.

✏️ Writing (included in Reading)

Writing is woven into every Reading session at The LEO School. Because reading and writing are inseparably linked, your child will build skills in phonics, spelling, sentence construction, and written expression alongside their literacy development. No separate enrollment needed — it's included.e.

03 Assessments

Reading, Writing & Math Evaluations

Research-based evaluations that identify exactly where your child is. Every assessment includes a written Post-Assessment Report with personalized goals. No commitment required.

Research-based assessment tools Reading, Writing & Math available Written Post-Assessment Report No commitment required Ages 5–8 (K–3)

04 Friday Add-Ons

Friday Enrichment

Fridays at The LEO School are something different. A morning dedicated to deeper learning, individual support, and joyful exploration — available to enrolled enrolled families and community members alike.

1:1 Tutoring

Personalized one-on-one sessions available Friday mornings. For enrolled families, tutoring is an extension of the week's learning — the same teacher, the same curriculum, zero adjustment time. Limited slots available.

Friday Workshops

Rotating enrichment workshops designed to spark curiosity. Past and upcoming topics include yoga, STEM exploration, poetry, Holidays Around the World, Rocks & Minerals, and more. Announced monthly.

05 Parent Support

Parent Support & Office Hours

Free 20-minute office hours every Tuesday and Wednesday. Ask questions, review progress, or get guidance on IEPs, 504 plans, and school communication. Nicole is in your corner.

Tue & Wed 12–1 PM office hours Free for enrolled families IEP & 504 plan guidance School communication support Resource recommendations

06 Progress Tracking

Weekly & Monthly Reports

Weekly updates and monthly reports — skills introduced, practiced, and mastered. Real growth you can see and track.

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