Julie Tillman
Columbia, SC (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal
Better Together
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Location:
Columbia
Industry:
Technology/Web
Year Founded:
2018
Number Employees:
1-10 people
Business Stage:
Growth (profitable)
Entity Type:
Limited Liability Company
Description:
Over the years, the global market for English Language Learning products has been increasing steadily and is not predicted to slow down anytime soon. Although there is an abundance of online schools and educational apps, there is a lack of QUALITY teaching platforms. Students are looking for up to date technology, a user friendly platform with engaging, interactive, content rich lessons, and most importantly, the chance to practice conversation with a friendly and helpful native English speaker.
Currently, there is not an online teaching platform that meets my (or my current students/parents) expectations. Rather than settling for sub par, I have decided to create what we can not find.
Better Together will deliver the interactive, entertaining, content rich lessons that the market is currently lacking.
With young learners being our target market, we have a special interest in designing curriculum that is fun, engaging, lively, and interactive.
We are interested in investment opportunities to assist in upgrading our mobile application for our online school. The app will serve as the primary meeting place for all things business related, as well as the platform for video chat classes. The courseware would consist of colorful, content-rich animations, paired with an energetic and experienced teacher to create a fun, game-like, virtual classroom environment that our students look forward to and are excited about!
Better Together currently offers online English education to students located in mainland China, but the plan is to expand our reach to other areas of Asia in the future, as market research shows this would be profitable.
As of now, students range from ages 3-9, with the vision to eventually broaden this market and offer Vocational Curriculum, as well as Advanced English Conversation classes.
Currently, by simply logging in from a computer or mobile device, students have the opportunity to video chat with a Native English Speaker. Curriculum is Custom Designed, meaning class schedules and lesson plans are unique for each student. Rather than the standard, “Beginner”, “Intermediate”, “Advanced”, our English Learning Plans are tailored to fit each student’s strengths, weaknesses, interests, and goals.
Business and curriculum information can be found on our website as well as our mobile application. The app is consistently updated with educational videos. We are in our 3rd month of business and are profitable, looking to secure funding to upgrade our teaching platform and continue growing the business.