“THE CRITICAL FACTOR IN SUCCESS IS NOT THE SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE CHILDREN BRING TO THE TABLE; IT’S THE MINDSET THEY HAVE ABOUT THEIR ABILITY TO LEARN AND GROW.”

- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

THE GOAL

Believing While Achieving is a personalized educational service founded on the belief that every student is unique. BWA’s approach is designed to meet students where they are, both cognitively and emotionally, while nurturing the skills needed to thrive academically and personally. Furthermore, BWA focuses on building student’s strengths and supporting their interests in ways that foster a lasting passion for personal development and a deep sense of intrinsic motivation. In doing so, students gain the confidence needed to believe in themselves, their potential, and their future. 

MEET BWA’S FOUNDER & EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT

Cassidy Walsh

Cassidy’s passion for education began at a young age. After being diagnosed with dyslexia in elementary school, she worked tirelessly to learn how to overcome academic obstacles and challenges. During this time, she quickly realized the importance of providing children with the tools needed to achieve both academic and personal success. In 2015, after receiving her bachelor’s degree in Middle Grades Education from the College of Charleston, Cassidy worked as a middle school English and science teacher at Charleston Day School. It was during this time that BWA was founded.

Soon after, Cassidy attained her Master’s in Educational Psychology while working at one of Indiana’s most elite private schools, Park Tudor School, as both a Lower School Math Specialist and the High School Academic Coach. At the same time, Cassidy earned certifications and attended clinics about admissions counseling, including through the National Association for College Admissions Counseling. Throughout these years, Cassidy also trained numerous educators in tailoring classroom lessons to meet the needs of individual students, specifically those with learning challenges and disabilities, as well as providing teacher training in tutoring, homeschooling, academic coaching, and admissions counseling practices. 

Cassidy currently resides in Colorado where she runs BWA, providing individualized services to students across the nation. When not working, Cassidy can be found skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, dirt biking, camping, attending concerts, and traveling.

 FAQs

  • • “Educational psychology is the study of how humans learn and retain knowledge, primarily in educational settings like classrooms. This includes emotional, social, and cognitive learning processes.” -Careeresinpsychology.org

    • “Many of us might take learning and education for granted. Going to class and being taught is or was just something that we did. For others, however, learning in a classroom isn't so simple. For these people, school is an annoying and frustrating torture, which can often lead to behavioral issues or even the lack of an education. Learning disabilities often contribute a great deal to being unable to retain knowledge in a classroom setting. Educational psychology, however, can be used to help people understand and overcome learning disabilities, so they are able to live up to their full potential in life.”- Careeresinpsychology.org

  • • Students who encounter learning challenges and/or disabilities, including executive functioning skill deficiencies, ADD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, processing disorders, Asperger’s, and autism

    • Students who have mental illness concerns that effect their learning and/or success

    • Students who are applying to high schools and colleges

    • Student-athletes who benefit from extra academic support, specifically during athletic seasons

    • Students who are transitioning to college

    • Students who pick battle about completing homework, studying, keeping their rooms organized, etc

    • Students who are resistant to change

    • Students who are unfocused, unmotivated, disengaged, stressed, and/or anxious

    • Students who may be perceived as “lazy”

    • Students who struggle with studying, test-taking, executive functioning skills, critical thinking, problem-solving skill, sustaining attention, and/or self-advocacy

    • Students who struggle with organization, which can lead to other issues like missing assignments

    • Students who have trouble starting and/or finishing assignments

    • Students who are intelligent but do not perform to their fullest potential

  • See the “Services” page or contact Cassidy for more information on any of the following services:

    • Academic Coaching & Tutoring

    • High School & College Admissions Counseling

    • Educational Consulting

    • Teacher, Tutor, & Specialist Trainings

    • Home-Schooling, Home-Bound Teaching

    • Program, Curriculum, & Lesson Design

  • Sessions are held via Zoom. This convenient format eliminates transportation inconveniences and allows students to work in the comfort of their own homes.

    Sessions range from 30 minutes to multiple hours. Length is determined by individual student needs, focus, and availability.