My work with kids has stretched from Sunday school third graders to a high school boy's varsity soccer team. Although it sounds sappy, I truly believe that every student can achieve success in and out of the classroom. It may be hard work, and it may be tough, but as one famous man once said: "Pressure makes Diamonds!"

Some students adapt to school work easily, some need extra time, and some need tutors. This fact is absolutely not because these students are less intelligent. The majority of...