About Us

ORANGE COUNTY'S SPECIALIZED EDUCATION AND TUTORING EXPERTS FOR 35 YEARS!

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Students Welcome to Enroll Any Time Throughout the Year for All Armenta Educational Programs.

50% Off First Session for New Students!

OUR STAFF

Julie M. Armenta M.A. Educational & Family Specialist

I am the Founder, Educational and Family Specialist at Armenta Learning Academy. Since the age of 5, I have had the dream of having my own school and impacting the lives of children. After 10 years in public and private schools I saw a need to make a place for students who don't fit into the “normal” school system. I realized my dream in 1989 when I opened Armenta Learning Academy and we've been in business 35 years!

I have my Bachelor's in Psychology, my multiple subject teaching credentials, a Master's in Education, and I'm also completing my Doctorate in Education. I am also a certified counselor for both students and families. I started a shelter for abused and abandoned teens in Chula Vista which still exists today. I am a public speaker and reach out to parents and the community to instill values, techniques, and approaches for more success with their children and within their families to impact generations to come. I am also finishing my book “Success for Every Child,” (the parent manual we have all been waiting for) which helps parents with the social, academic, behavioral and general life issues within the family unit. I am involved with several organizations: Council for Exceptional Children, Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Council for Special Education Administrators, the Council of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners, and Association for Dyslexia and Autism. I am involved in the community with volunteer work to help and support less fortunate children with organizations such as Families Forward, Olive Crest, Kids Connected, and The Joyful Child Foundation. I am available at ALA for specialized assistance for students and parents, private counseling, consultations, educational and family workshops and support. My passion is to educate, motivate, inspire, and empower all families and children I come in contact with. Thank you for allowing me the honor and opportunity to work with you and your precious children. It is truly a privilege and honor! Contact me at: (949) 433-0898 or (949)367-9473.

Bruce Smith — Armenta Learning Academy in Laguna Niguel, CA

Bruce Smith Lead Teacher

Mr. Smith is our Lead Teacher at ALA. He has been with ALA for over 20 years. He has a teaching credential in Education. Mr. Smith is fantastic with all subjects, but his specialties are Math and History. Mr. Smith engages his students’ interest in every subject with his personable and humorous approach to teaching. His mother is a professional storyteller and teacher and he is a 4th generation teacher. Mr. Smith’s focus and passion is to work with the students at ALA with life-impacting issues that need the skills and strategies to become responsible men & women in society.

He is an excellent Life Skills coach both on and off campus. He impacts the lives of all the students by always presenting a good role model of a responsible, caring, and aware adult. He is a proud father of two boys, and has 26 years’ experience working with youth. He looks forward to the opportunity of working with your children. We at ALA, feel that it is important for our ALA students to have a positive role model as well as a safe place to turn in the process of their maturing and development at ALA. Mr. Smith provides that positive role model with his unending encouragement and support of all our students at ALA. While Mr. Smith is our Lead Teacher by day, he is also our best after school tutor. As well as teaching and tutoring the students, Mr. Smith is available for counseling for both the students and their parents. He is a fabulous Social Skills, Life Skills, Job Skills and Parenting Skills coach. Mr. Smith is also an enthusiastic leader for many of our school clubs such as the Fishing Club and Pet Education Club. He is also an encouraging physical trainer for the Armenta Olympics & Games.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Armenta Learning Academy was established in 1989 and offers all students an alternative to traditional education with individualized programs and specialized school programs, supplemental schooling and tutoring services in school or at home. Our curriculum is designed for Pre-K through adult including special needs and gifted students in a one to one or small group setting.

Our mission is to empower and encourage all students at all levels to reach their full learning potential. We believe tailoring our programs to each student's individual learning needs, interests and talents optimizes their chances of thriving both academically and personally. Our teachers have years of experience and take pride in creating a fun, nurturing and safe learning environment for students. We are devoted to excellent and quality service for 35 years in business!

ARMENTA LEARNING ACADEMY

We Touch Hearts. We Touch Minds. You dream it, we build it for your child. Call Armenta Learning Academy for personalized programs that we build on your child's needs, challenges, gifts, strengths, weaknesses, interest and more.

Therapies/Courses at ALA:

• Tapping Therapy
• Talk Therapy
• Nature Therapy
• Neurofeedback Therapy
• Art and Music Therapy

• Retrain the Brain Therapy
• Pet Therapy
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Educational Therapy
• ISEE/SSAT/ACT/SAT Courses
• Social Skills Courses

PLAY ATTENTION NEUROFEEDBACK PROGRAM

Alleviates:

• ADD
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Depression

• Stress
• Migraines
• Sleep disorders and more!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Here at ALA we are always on the lookout for Bright, Educated People to come and help in our school. If you are interested in Applying for a Job please give us a call. You can also drop off, email, or mail us your resume at any time. We have many different types of positions at ALA.

• Teachers
• Tutors – both on site and off site

• Office Staff
• Part time or Full time