About Us

Strategies of Success

Strategies of Success is passionately dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential through personalized online academic coaching, college readiness tutoring programs, and test-taking strategies coaching. Anchored in a visionary mission of growth and excellence, the company was founded by Vicki Haefele. She is a seasoned educator with over 40 years of experience in regular education, Special Education, Gifted Education, Adult Education, and higher education as a professor and national consultant.

This diverse expertise forms the bedrock of best practices that define Strategies of Success. The company’s virtual tutoring services, including private SAT tutor online and private ACT tutor online programs, Consider rewording to avoid cliché: “have helped students achieve significant score improvements. Vicki’s affordable SAT coaching and ACT prep courses highlight her commitment to transformative education, equipping college-bound students with the skills they need to excel.

Andi Schafer, a key educator at Strategies of Success, holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Studies. With 25 years of teaching experience—ranging from literacy tutoring programs to tutoring for gifted students—Andi brings a wealth of knowledge to reading comprehension tutoring, foundational reading skills programs, and English tutoring.

A passionate advocate for innovation, Andi integrates AI into education, offering cutting-edge standardized test strategy coaching and speed reading courses online. Her decade-long involvement with the Oklahoma Association of Gifted, Creative, and Talented, along with her Certificate in AI for Educators from Vanderbilt University, ensures she delivers strategies of success tutoring that are both visionary and results-driven.

Vision

To inspire and empower students to reach their highest academic potential by providing strategic learning techniques and expert guidance that foster confidence,
critical thinking, and long-term success.

Mission Statement

At Strategies of Success, we empower Oklahoma students to achieve their highest potential through expert ACT and SAT prep, personalized academic coaching, and proven test-taking strategies. Whether you're searching for ACT tutoring in Tulsa, OK, our tailored programs deliver real results, including one-on-one coaching, small group sessions, and virtual test prep.

Discover How Our Students Succeeded – You Can Too!

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k reviews

Vicki Haefele has helped all three of my siblings dramatically improve their ACT scores—an average increase of 7 points. My older brother gained 8 points and earned scholarships; I improved by 6 points and received a full academic/leadership scholarship; and my younger brother followed suit with a 6-point increase and full academic award. Vicki’s expert test strategies, speed reading techniques, and dedication make a real impact. She’s always prepared, supportive, and genuinely invested in her students’ success. If you’re serious about improving test scores, Vicki is the tutor you want!

Family Testimonial -Duke Davidson and Wharton

Working with Vicki was a turning point for me. She played a vital role in helping me gain admission to my dream school. Not only did my scores in the reading and English sections of the ACT improve dramatically, but I also became a stronger, more confident writer. Her deep knowledge of standardized testing, coupled with kindness and genuine care for her students, makes her an outstanding tutor. You truly can’t go wrong with Vicki!

Amelia Wheeler -Tulane

I strongly recommend Mrs. Vicki Haefele for anyone preparing for high-stakes exams. During my MCAT prep, I struggled most with the Critical Analysis and Reasoning section, which requires interpreting complex texts and understanding the author’s intent. Vicki’s training helped me increase my reading speed and introduced me to intelligent guessing strategies that transformed how I approached the section. My score improved by over 25%—a huge leap that helped me get into the medical program I aimed for. I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance.

Valdemar Sanchez - Oklahoma University Medical School