Highly Experienced English Tutor Specializing in Reading Skills

Cindy G.

Hi! I am Cynthia. My friends call me Cindy! I have an Associate of General Studies (magna cum laude), a Bachelors in English Language and Literature (Summa Cum Laude), and a Masters in Student Affairs and College (magna cum laude).
English and Reading were my favorite subjects in school. My second and fifth grade teachers were the two I remember most who really peaked my interest in these two subjects. I always loved how their voices reflected the characters and the many cities and countries I was able to travel through the book, were the things that aroused my love for reading and English.
This is the experience I bring to my students. I strive to make every learning session fun and exciting all while students are learning the concept for the day. One of the methods I use, is to identify something the student is already familiar with and use that to teach the lesson concept. For example, if I am tutoring a student in reading and that student lives on a farm, I initially choose books that relate to farm life. In my experience, they can relate and are likely to be familiar with the pictures in the book to help them relate to the words and context of the reading.
I have 20 years of extensive tutoring experience in English, Reading, and Grammar primarily with 3rd-5th graders; 5 of these years I spent tutoring K-2nd grade students. I provide extra help, both one on one and small groups, to students who score less than proficient on the previous year benchmark (end of year) exam. Lessons consist of computer based material, worksheets, games, etc…. Pre and Post test are given at the beginning and end of each level to evaluate progress.
My goal is to see progress in every student I tutor. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or to schedule a lesson. I’m here to help.