Meet Your Student’s New Favorite Math Teacher
Alesia Blackwood: The Visionary Behind Unlock Math
"Math shouldn't be a source of tears at the kitchen table. My goal was to transform 'I can't' into 'I just did!'" - Alesia Blackwood
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Unlock Math was born from the teaching passion of Alesia Blackwood.
Why Alesia’s Approach Works:
With over 25 years of classroom and homeschooling experience teaching in public & private schools in the U.S. and Canada, Alesia Blackwood isn't just a voice on a screen, she is a math specialist who understands the "disconnect" many students feel. After seeing bright students struggle with traditional textbooks and online curriculum, she developed Unlock Math to bridge the gap between memorization and true mathematical fluency.
The Teacher That Powers Your Child's Success:
Decades of Expertise: Years of experience teaching middle and high school math, identifying exactly where students typically get "stuck." Alesia has degrees in Mathematics, Education, and Computer Science from Trent University and Queens University in Canada. She has been certified to teach grades 6-12 math by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and grades 7-12 the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
Homeschool Mom Perspective: Alesia, homeschool mom of 5, designed Unlock Math to solve the specific pain points that homeschool parents AND students experience: teaching fatigue, math anxiety, and curriculum gaps.
Award-Winning Educator: Under her leadership, Unlock Math has earned the prestigious Cathy Duffy 103 Top Pick and multiple Practical Homeschooling i-Learn Awards.
Relatable Instruction: Unlike "robotic" AI tutors or dry lectures, Alesia uses a high-engagement, multi-sensory approach that caters to visual and auditory learners alike.
Neurodivergent Focus: Alesia has a specialized focus on reducing math anxiety for students with ADHD/Autism and other learning challenges, guiding them to math success. Read how a homeschooling mom in Florida found success using Unlock Math for her neurodivergent son.
Her Mission for Your Family:
Alesia believes that every child is a "math person" they just need the right key to unlock their potential. When your student logs in, they aren't just watching a video; they are joining Alesia in a virtual classroom where math becomes logical, manageable, and dare we say fun.
Alesia brings over 25 years of experience tutoring & teaching math to students of varying abilities. One of her passions is convincing previously struggling math students that they CAN understand and excel at math. Her ability to make math easier for students, helping them see why a formula works versus having them memorize, has helped Unlock Math students make 180-degree changes in their attitude where math is concerned.
A homeschool mom of 5 herself, Alesia understands the challenges of homeschooling multiple children at multiple levels and that sometimes you have to outsource a subject or two. For families that choose to outsource math to Unlock Math, she is determined to support you in every way to make sure your students succeed at math.
Unlock Math is formed around Alesia’s unique style of clearly teaching math concepts in a way that students find easier to understand. Her online math curriculum is unlike any other, designed to reduce math anxiety & build confidence!
Utilizing the most advanced Testing & Assessment anywhere. Unlock Math will put your child into a safe virtual classroom where they are the only student. No distractions. Just math. With a Passionate Math Teacher who has a proven ability to engage students and give them the skills needed to succeed, You can relax and leave teaching math to us. It’s what we love. We look forward to unlocking your child’s math potential!
