BEGINNING
Starting college?
New expectations. More independence. A lot to take in.
Learn to organize your coursework, check your understanding, and approach challenging material with a clearer plan.
Build a foundation for independent learning.
FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS & ADULT LEARNERS
Find your direction.
Learn with confidence.
Learning is a skill you can develop. Discover practical strategies that help you understand more, feel less overwhelmed, and move toward your goals.
A thoughtful approach. A more confident learner.
YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE
Make learning
work for you.
01
Understand how you learn
Notice what helps—and what gets in the way.
02
Choose a useful strategy
Give your effort a clear purpose.
03
Reflect, adjust, and grow
Build on what works for you.
Practical strategies for learning with confidence.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH YOU
For wherever you are
in your learning journey.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. Whether you’re beginning, returning, or growing, build learning strategies that help you take your next step with confidence.
RETURNING
Back to learning?
It’s been a while—and you’re ready for a new chapter.
Bring your life experience with you. Develop practical habits that help you find your footing and make room for learning alongside other responsibilities.
Move forward with renewed confidence.
GROWING
Developing new skills?
A career goal. A personal interest. A fresh challenge.
Practice making connections, remembering new ideas, and breaking unfamiliar tasks into manageable steps.
Turn your curiosity into purposeful progress.
Wherever you’re starting, your goals are a good place to begin.
Let’s talk about your goalsTHE COMPASS APPROACH
Bring intention
to your learning.
You bring your experience, curiosity, and goals. We begin there.
Compass Learning Lab focuses on the process of learning: asking better questions, making connections, checking understanding, and deciding what to do next.
Through reflection and practical exercises, you can develop habits that support your coursework, professional growth, and life beyond the classroom.
CuriosityPurposeIndependence
A TOOLKIT FOR YOUR JOURNEY
Small changes.
Meaningful progress.
Explore skills you can use across subjects, challenges, and stages of life.
Think about your thinking
Recognize when you understand something, when you're unsure, and which approach to try next.
Practice recalling ideas
Move beyond rereading. Explain a concept in your own words and check what you can remember.
Ask better questions
Explore the why and how. Connect new information to what you already know.
Make a workable plan
Break larger goals into manageable steps and create room for consistent practice.
TRY A DIFFERENT APPROACH
What feels challenging
right now?
Choose a familiar challenge to explore one practical starting point.
A STRATEGY TO EXPERIMENT WITH
Close your notes. Bring an idea to mind.
After learning something, put your materials aside and write down the key ideas you remember. Then check your notes and fill in the gaps.
A question to ask yourself
“What could I explain clearly, and what needs another look?”
Start small. Notice what helps. Adjust as you go.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Loretta Ursoleo, D.C.
Educator. Mentor. Advocate for learner success.
A commitment to helping people learn.
As a professor of Anatomy and Physiology, Loretta founded Compass Learning Lab to help students identify learning challenges and develop practical ways to move forward.
The learning strategies employed at Compass Learning Lab are based on scientific research. Her teaching draws on reflection and thoughtful questioning to encourage understanding and independent learning. Compass Learning Lab brings that same care and purpose to college students and adults building their next chapter.
Learning strategies that support your goals—and respect your experience.
A FEW COMMON QUESTIONS
A little clarity
before you begin.
Who is Compass Learning Lab for?
College students and adult learners who want to strengthen their learning habits, return to education with more confidence, or approach new skills with greater purpose.
How is this different from subject tutoring?
The focus is on how you approach learning. Strategies such as reflection, recall, questioning, and planning can be applied across subjects and goals.
Do I need to know what I'm struggling with?
No. You can begin by sharing what feels difficult or what you would like to accomplish. That gives us a starting point for a conversation.
How can I learn more about classes?
Email Loretta to ask about learning strategies classes and discuss your goals. Current class details and availability can be shared directly.
LET'S FIND YOUR NEXT STEP
Your goals.
Your learning journey.
Tell me what you'd like to accomplish and what feels challenging. Let's talk about a way forward.