Personalized Learning to Complement your Child's Education, Inspired by Nature

  • Homeschool Support
  • Project Based Learning
  • In-Person and Virtual
  • Academic Tutoring
  • Music Lessons
  • Individual and Group Sessions
  • Educational Workshops
  • Special Education
  • Educational Consulting

‍Many families can benefit from the one-on-one personalized instruction of an experienced, caring teacher. Whether we work together in person or online, we listen to our students’ and families’ interests and create meaningful learning opportunities through student-led, project-based instruction.

Logo with the text 'Welcome to Sunny Shores Academy' surrounding a circular scene showing a palm tree, a beach with seashells, a stack of books, and a setting sun over the ocean.
Young girl in a pink outfit crouching on a sandy beach, using a feather to draw or write in the sand with the ocean and clear sky in the background.
Boy wearing glasses and a navy blue shirt playing with sand at the beach with a woman in a red sleeveless dress holding a plastic bag with seashells.
A woman in a blue sleeveless top and white shorts sits on a wooden bench next to a girl wearing a red shirt with a red bow in her hair, who is writing in a notebook with a pen, outdoors by a poolside area.
Close-up of a hand with red nail polish playing a black and white piano keyboard.

Now Enrolling Year Round

Fall is right around the corner, and if you're considering academic tutoring, homeschool support, or one of our specialized programs for your child, now is the time to get started. Here's exactly what to expect as you enroll with Sunny Shores Academy this season.

Year Round Enrolment

Our Vision

At Sunny Shores Academy, we believe students experience positive learning outcomes when their unique learning needs are listened to and supported in a safe, happy environment. We utilize the beautiful amenities of our location to guide our learning sessions and enjoy nature and the outdoors, whenever possible, to make the experience authentic and enjoyable. When students are engaged in peaceful surroundings through meaningful play and their unique interests embraced, they experience the confidence needed to tackle difficult tasks. Our goal is for students to feel success while having a say in their learning. This improves skills and fosters a love of learning.

Services

Our customized services are designed to nurture student academic growth, by committing to a student-led, project based teaching philosophy to engage students and meet their goals.‍

Kind Words

What Families Are Saying

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Rated 5.0 on Google
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I highly recommend Ms.Melissa and Sunny Shores Academy. Over the past 6 months Melissa has worked diligently with my son to understand his individual learning style and meet goals for him in literacy and math. She offers engaging and hands on lessons with warmth, patience, and creativity. My son looks forward to seeing her every week! We also attended a specialized workshop where the kids got to interact with live animals like turtles and snakes. It was exciting and enlightening. We look forward to more workshops. We love that her approach isn't the more typical one size fits most. Sunny Shores is a rare find!

Jules Winer
Google
★★★★★

Melissa at Sunny Shores Academy has been absolutely wonderful with my son. She has a natural gift for connecting with children and makes every session a fun, enriching experience. I especially appreciate how she thoughtfully weaves nature into the learning process, whether it's outdoor exploration or creative projects inspired by the world around them. My son comes home excited, curious, and full of stories thanks to her warmth and guidance. We feel so lucky to have her!

Kayla Ramos
Google
★★★★★

I had the pleasure to work with Mellisa as a team teaching partner in Africa. She's truly dedicated and competent teacher. Her teaching style is engaging and effective. I am highly respect her commitment

Frida Lyimo
Google
★★★★★

Ms. Melissa is an exceptional teacher who truly cares about her students' success. Her lessons are always clear, engaging, and well prepared. She explains difficult topics in a simple way that makes learning enjoyable and easy to understand. Beyond academics, she encourages discipline, confidence, and good character among learners. Her patience and dedication make a big difference in students' performance and motivation. Love and support from Tanzania 🇹🇿

Sir Giftgates
Google
★★★★★

Ms. Melissa is a dedicated and hardworking teacher. She explains lessons clearly and makes learning interesting for learners. She is patient, supportive and always ready to help learners who are struggling. She's an excellent teacher and a positive influencer.

Rosemary Kessy
Google
★★★★★

Melissa is one of the most dedicated and passionate educators I have come across. What she has built with Sunny Shores Academy is truly something special. She has a natural gift for connecting with children and meeting them exactly where they are, and that level of care is rare to find. The personalized approach she brings to learning combined with her warm teaching style makes Sunny Shores Academy stand out. If you are looking for an educational experience that genuinely supports your child's growth and confidence, I cannot recommend her enough.

Charnita Davis
Google
★★★★★

There are very few people I would trust with my boys' education, and Ms. Melissa is at the top of that list. Our sons are 4 and 7 years old, and she has had an incredible impact on both of them. Ms. Melissa has a remarkable gift for connecting with children while holding them to a high standard. She creates an environment where they genuinely enjoy learning, and we've watched both of our boys grow academically, socially, and in confidence. They come home excited to share what they've learned, which speaks volumes. What impresses me most is how much she truly cares. Every child is treated as an individual, and it's obvious that their success isn't just a job to her, it's a passion. As a parent, there's no greater peace of mind than knowing your children are spending their days with someone who is as invested in their future as you are. If you're considering Ms. Melissa, don't hesitate. We are incredibly grateful for everything she's done for the boy's, and I recommend her without reservation.

Will Parker
Google
★★★★★

We've been going to Melissa for tutoring for two years now, and she is truly amazing at what she does. She is incredibly patient, kind, and always finds new strategies and ways of teaching that really connect with Liam. Math has always been an area he struggles with, and we've seen so much growth and progress since working with her. One of the things I love most is that she goes beyond traditional tutoring. She has the kids create presentations on subjects they're interested in while incorporating the skills and concepts they've learned throughout the year. It makes learning engaging and gives them confidence in what they've accomplished. Melissa is also extremely responsive, accommodating, and genuinely invested in her students. She has given Liam so many tools and strategies that have helped him succeed and become more confident in school. We feel very lucky to have found her and highly recommend her!

Kara Cohen
Google
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The peacefulness of Sunny Shores Academy opens hearts and minds to learning.

“Outside, quiet children start to talk more and children who find it hard to be constrained begin to relax. Children need to be outside long enough to feel at home there.” ~Emma Shaw

Workshops

At Sunny Shores Academy, we offer interactive workshops designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and deepen learning in reading, writing, science, and more.

"If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow.”

~Alfie Kohn

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