Why Choose Villa Preparatory Academy
With over 12 years of experience in education, Villa Preparatory Academy provides exceptional tutoring services for students using the New Worlds Scholarship Accounts program.
Our Educational Approach
At Villa Preparatory Academy, we believe in providing a solid academic, social, emotional, and cultural foundation for our students. Our approach to tutoring is built on the same principles that guide our school:
Individualized Attention: We look at each child as an individual, tailoring our tutoring to meet their specific needs and learning style.
Quality Materials: We utilize the best methods and materials in educating our children, ensuring effective learning experiences.
Supportive Environment: We maintain a spirit of love and respect that is the trademark of V.P.A., creating a safe space for students to learn and grow.
Comprehensive Development: We guide students to become better human beings with sound values and ethics, clear and firm ideas, open minds, healthy bodies, and sensitive and strong spirits.
"As the School Principal & Founder of Villa Preparatory Academy, a non for profit private school, I've adopted a similar system and requirements as Miami-Dade County Public Schools but incorporated accommodations to meet the needs of our school's population. Thanks to the flexibility of being a private school our students receive the same quality education as students in public schools but with a private school environment. In VPA students are not just a number. Each student in our school knows that they are part of a family and that they have a team that they can count on."
— Zoraida Villanueva, Ed.S, School Principal & Founder
Our Tutoring Services
Villa Preparatory Academy is proud to be an approved provider for the New Worlds Scholarship Accounts program. Our tutoring services are specifically designed to help students improve their reading and math skills:
Reading Tutoring
Our reading tutoring program focuses on building essential literacy skills including:
Phonemic awareness and phonics
Fluency and comprehension
Vocabulary development
Reading strategies for different text types
Writing skills connected to reading
Math Tutoring
Our math tutoring program helps students build strong foundations in:
Number sense and operations
Problem-solving strategies
Mathematical reasoning
Grade-appropriate concepts and skills
Building confidence in mathematical abilities
Tutoring Schedule Options
-
Morning sessions (7:15-7:45 am)
After-school sessions
Weekend options available
Flexible scheduling to meet your family's needs
-
Intensive summer reading and math programs
Combination of tutoring and enrichment activities
Designed to prevent summer learning loss
Prepare for the upcoming school year
Our Qualified Tutors
All tutors at Villa Preparatory Academy meet the qualifications required by the New Worlds Scholarship Accounts program:
Hold valid Florida educator's certificates
Have baccalaureate or graduate degrees in Reading, Math, Elementary Education, English Education, or Math Education
Receive ongoing professional development and support
Have demonstrated mastery of subject area knowledge
Beyond these qualifications, our tutors are:
Passionate about helping students succeed
Experienced in working with diverse learning needs
Skilled at building positive relationships with students
Committed to ongoing assessment and personalized instruction
About Zoraida Villanueva, Ed.S
Zoraida Villanueva is the Founder and School Principal of Villa Preparatory Academy. With an Education Specialist (Ed.S) degree from Nova Southeastern University, she has dedicated her career to providing quality education to students in the Homestead, Florida area.
For over 12 years, Mrs. Villanueva has led Villa Preparatory Academy with a vision of promoting academic excellence and personal growth in a collaborative environment. Her educational philosophy centers on treating each student as an individual and providing a well-rounded education that develops not just academic skills, but also sound values, ethics, and a strong spirit.
Mrs. Villanueva has also established the Zoraida Villanueva Educational Scholarship Foundation to further her commitment to making quality education accessible to all students.
Under her leadership, Villa Preparatory Academy has become known for its personalized approach to education, where students are not just numbers but part of a family with a supportive team they can count on.
What Our Families Say
"Villa Preparatory Academy has been a blessing for our family. The tutoring program helped my son overcome his reading challenges, and now he's reading above grade level. The teachers truly care about each student's success."
- Jennifer M., Parent
"My daughter struggled with math concepts until we enrolled her in tutoring at Villa Prep. The personalized attention and structured approach made all the difference. I'm grateful we found this program through the New Worlds Scholarship."