Venessa Smith

Every parent wants to see their child thrive—both in and out of the classroom. But traditional education often overlooks the individual needs of students, leaving them overwhelmed, frustrated, or even lost in the crowd. As a parent, you may wonder if there’s a better way to nurture your child’s academic potential while also building confidence, resilience, and life skills. That’s why I created Bearing Tree Wholistic Learning.

I'm Venessa Smith, founder of Bearing Tree Wholistic Learning. With over a decade of experience as a public school science teacher, I saw firsthand the challenges students face in traditional education—complex concepts, exam pressure, and feeling misunderstood or lost. These experiences inspired me to create Bearing Tree Wholistic Learning, where I combine my background in science and education with a wholistic approach to support each student's unique needs. I’m not a tutor and I’m more than a teacher, I’m a Wholistic NeuroGrowth Learning and Life Success Coach. 

Wholistic NeuroGrowth Learning and Life Success Coaching

As a certified Wholistic NeuroGrowth Learning and Life Success Coach, I go beyond conventional teaching and tutoring by nurturing academic skills, emotional intelligence, cognitive growth, executive functions, resilience, and overall well-being. My approach is centered on empowering students to thrive, not just academically, but in all areas of life.

Root to Rise: Helping Learners Cultivate Strong Roots for Limitless Growth

At Bearing Tree Wholistic Learning, I provide personalized coaching that helps students unlock their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve lasting success. Whether it's academic support, personal growth, or emotional well-being, my programs are designed to guide students on a journey toward wholistic development.

Services I Offer

• Roots to Resilience: A wholistic coaching program for teens that cultivates foundational skills and emotional strength, helping them thrive in both academics and life. Along with personalized guidance in areas like resilience, adaptability, confidence, and emotional well-being, I also provide targeted support in science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Earth and Space Science) to enhance their academic performance. Whether it's mastering challenging science concepts or building confidence in their personal growth, this program nurtures the roots that lead to lasting success and resilience.  Available in 1:1 online sessions. 

• Rooted in Science, Rising in Success: A dynamic program for children aged 8-12 that integrates hands-on science lessons with life coaching to foster wholistic growth and cultivate confident, curious, and resilient children. Available in small groups or 1:1 online sessions, this program nurtures curiosity and life skills simultaneously.

My Approach

A key part of my methodology is using the Meta-Learning DeStress Method, a wholistic approach that enhances learning while managing stress. It includes:

• Understanding learning processes
• Applying effective learning techniques
• Practicing stress management strategies
• Encouraging reflection and growth

Why Choose Bearing Tree Wholistic Learning?

By choosing Bearing Tree Wholistic Learning, you're investing in a supportive and transformative process that empowers your child to rise to their fullest potential. I offer personalized, compassionate coaching that addresses their unique strengths and challenges, helping them develop the skills they need to succeed in all aspects of life.