Franchisee Profile: Ruchika Arora

Not only is Ruchika Arora spearheading the expansion of Best in Class in New Jersey, she is also hoping to make a difference in her students' lives by sharpening the skills pertinent to their academic career as well as their lives outside of the classroom.

Directly after receiving her bachelor’s degree from Cane (Kean) University in special education, Ruchika entered the teaching industry at the ripe age of 21. Over a span of five years, she worked with autistic children from elementary and middle school grade levels (ages). This experience helped her truly appreciate the impact that education can have on children, especially those in need.

Deciding to expand her profile in the education field, Ruchika transitioned to teaching students with disabilities and found her niche. Over the past 15 (9) years, she had been a special education teacher at a (vocational high school) rather then the name I am not sure if I am allowed to use the name without consent Burlington County Institute of Technology, focusing on math.

With 15 years of education under her belt, Ruchika was considering business ownership, first in the assisted living industry, while searching for a tutoring center for her daughter. With her daughter attending a different tutoring center, and given her knowledge in the field, Ruchika wanted her to be more confident in critical thinking because new standardized tests concentrated more on this set of skills. However, unsatisfied with what is offered through various other tutoring centers), she began researching tutoring organizations that would be helpful to students as well as parents.

Stumbling across Best in Class, Ruchika became enthralled with the concept when she studied the curriculum and materials they offered. Learning the Cherry Hill territory was available, Ruchika decided to sign on as a franchisee and help the credible company grow on the East Coast.

“I really appreciated the materials Best in Class offered in their services,” Arora said. “The resources provided were something that I felt children could take with them and learn more critical thinking skills.”

Arora is now focusing on becoming more involved in the Westhampton, N.J., community through her business while ensuring that her Best in Class unit prospers. While she’s plenty aware that she has much to learn about the business world, she hopes that her students learn even more through Best in Class’ curriculum.