Precision prep for ambitious futures.
Services Offered:
♟️ Live small-group online chess classes
📚 Reading, Writing & ELA Tutoring
🧠 Executive Function Coaching
📅 Flexible scheduling for busy families
Our ServicesDesigned for kids ages 6–12, Zinnia Academy combines chess, academic tutoring, and executive function coaching to build focus, confidence, critical thinking, and the skills young learners need to thrive in school and beyond.
Shared Ambition & Collaborative Learning through Chess
Our live online chess classes help students learn, play, and grow alongside other kids at their skill level.
♟️ Small-Group Classes — Personalized attention with plenty of opportunities to play.
📈 Tiered Progression — Advance through levels as skills and confidence grow.
🎯 Learn by Playing — Interactive lessons, puzzles, challenges, and guided games.
🧠 Skills Beyond Chess — Build focus, critical thinking, planning, and problem-solving.
Personalized Mentorship & Measurable Results Through Executive Function Coaching
Our personalized executive function coaching helps students build the skills and habits to become more confident, independent learners.
🧠 Personalized 1-on-1 Support — Sessions tailored to each student’s strengths and challenges.
🎯 Focus & Task Initiation — Learn strategies for getting started, staying focused, and following through.
📅 Planning & Organization — Build practical routines for managing schoolwork, time, and responsibilities.
🌱 Greater Independence — Develop strategies and habits students can use at school, at home, and beyond.
Personalized One-on-One Tutoring
Every student learns differently. Our one-on-one tutoring provides personalized academic support tailored to each student’s strengths, challenges, and goals. From building foundational skills to tackling challenging assignments, we help students strengthen understanding, build confidence, and become more independent learners
Why Zinnia?We help kids become confident, capable, independent learners.
At Zinnia Academy, we focus on the years when strong learning habits are built. Designed for children ages 6–12 and built on years of hands-on experience in prestigious early childhood education programs, our approach combines engaging instruction with personalized support to strengthen focus, confidence, critical thinking, and independence—giving kids a strong foundation for the classroom and beyond.
Upcoming
Chess Classes
Develop stronger tactics, strategy, and decision-making skills to take your chess game to the next level. Our Beginner 2 class helps developing players build on the fundamentals through engaging lessons, guided practice, and play.
If your preferred date isn't listed, please contact us to join our priority list and receive early registration when new sessions open.
When
Saturdays 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Instructors
Somtoo Akaigwe
Capacity
10 spots
Develop the fundamentals, confidence, and skills needed to enjoy and play chess independently. Our Beginner 1 class introduces young players to the game through engaging lessons, guided practice, and play.
If your preferred date isn't listed, please contact us to join our priority list and receive early registration when new sessions open.
When
Saturdays 10-11 AM
Instructors
Somtoo Akaigwe
Capacity
10 spots
Meet our Founder
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Somtoo Akaigwe
Teacher/ Executive Function Coach
3+ Years Experience in Education
Let’s begin the conversation.
Not sure where to start? We’re here to help. Every student’s path is unique, and we want to ensure you find the perfect fit. Reach out with any questions, or if you're ready to dive right in, schedule a free consultation today.