You are the best way to learn.

Build your academic strengths, boost confidence, and develop the independence to face any challenge.

The Mindful Approach is about cultivating intellective capacity.

I strive to build a learning partnership between myself and the student that is based on trust, validation and self reflection.

I approach each scholar with the mindset that I have as much to learn from the student as the student has to learn from my content.

My goal is to provide each learner with a greater sense of agency and confidence in their own ability, to develop powerful self-advocacy skills so they can effectively engage with classroom material with reduced levels of support over time.

Every scholar is a learning opportunity. I will hear their challenges, plan around their aptitudes, and guide them towards academic and vocational independence.

What parents and students think

“I recommend Owen Latham for teaching and tutoring. I have known Owen for 3+years, ever since He began working as Special Education Teacher with my son at Berkeley High School. He is a hard worker who is willing to take on new challenges every day to impart instructions and create an excellent learning environment. His instructional methods are quite modern. He contributes immensely to our son by providing instructional support and development. What I found to be Owen‘s best asset is his ability to utilize appropriate language and a positive attitude to interact effectively with students. As a model of good behavior, He is in a league of his own and can provide extra instructional support based on individual student assessments. We are so thankful to have Owen as a teacher.”

Pearl B., Pinole, CA

“My daughter had the privilege of experiencing Owen Latham’s support for three years in high school as her IEP Case Manager. He was extraordinary in his commitment and level of engagement with her and us, her parents. He built a strong relationship with her, he tracked her and when she was faltering, he stepped in to provide the appropriate intervention. He was knowledgeable about her learning disabilities and developed good options and strategies that supported her growth and skills development in managing her challenges. He was kind and compassionate and held her accountable to do her part.

I am certain that she would not have graduated high school without his steadfast support. I highly recommend him.”

Terry B., Oakland, CA

“Mr. Owen took the time to get to know our son as a person so that he could effectively help him learn in the way the best worked for him. Mr. Owen is very knowledgeable in math and technology and is able to thoroughly explain the lessons so that our son not only understood them but did well in his classes.”

Alexandra S., Oakland, CA

Mr. Owen was able to help me out with my hardest classes. Science and math never came easy to me, but with his help, I was able to get my grade way higher than ever before and pass with honors in math, and get an A in biology.

Keawe P., student, Miramonte HS

Watching my two children build their organizational and problem solving skills with Mr. Owen was a sight to see. We’ve worked other tutors and academic counselors before, but Mr. Owen was on a different level. He went above and beyond for my kids, and now they’re doing amazing work entirely on their own. I’m sure we’ll be working with him again once it’s time for high school.

Loto R., Moraga, CA

Special needs, unique teaching.

My job is to create learning plans that include formal milestones for measuring progress.

When instructors do not take their pupils’ interests and abilities into account, they are effectively teaching disabled.

I identify specific learning styles using official IEP documentation, assessments like the WIAT III, Woodcock Johnson IV, QRI Reading Assessment, as well as student work samples and teacher records.

I do my best work with students before classwork becomes a burden, training students in organizational strategies and assistive learning tools before classwork kicks into high gear. I can also step in and tend to urgent needs as they happen, getting students back in good academic standing.

EdD Candidate, Learning & Instruction, University of San Francisco

MA in Special Education, University of San Francisco

BA in American History, Carleton College

California Teaching Credential - Special Education

Currently teaching CEC classroom at San Andreas High School (Larkspur, CA)

Ready to begin?

Let’s get together and discuss the needs of your student. I’m happy to help them be a better scholar and more powerful version of themselves.