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Experienced Teacher and Tutor Specializing in Learning Differences
Sarah N.

31 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $60

About Sarah


Bio

Hi! I’m Sarah :) I was a classroom teacher for 20+ years, and I’ve been tutoring most of that time too. Before distance learning started, I had a private tutoring practice in person and now I work as an online tutor with students all across the country. I’ve also worked as a private teacher for a family whose child did not attend traditional school. I’m a reading specialist, and I’ve coached new teachers as they build their own classroom practice. I love working with students from elementary...

Hi! I’m Sarah :) I was a classroom teacher for 20+ years, and I’ve been tutoring most of that time too. Before distance learning started, I had a private tutoring practice in person and now I work as an online tutor with students all across the country. I’ve also worked as a private teacher for a family whose child did not attend traditional school. I’m a reading specialist, and I’ve coached new teachers as they build their own classroom practice. I love working with students from elementary school through college one-on-one to help build confidence and success! Every time I take on a new student, I learn more through the process of teaching them. That's the greatest gift of this job!

I have learning differences and so do my two sons, who are now 16 and 19 years old. Being a teacher, and a mom, with learning differences has been a fascinating experience! It’s helped me develop a ton of strategies for both typical and neurodiverse learners…because everyone learns differently, after all, and everyone can learn successfully. Making learning accessible, engaging, and meaningful is the key for students of all ages.

I am experienced, creative, organized, patient, flexible, and positive. I can help with a wide range of areas, from academics to executive functioning, in areas that students find challenging. If you think I might be a good match for your child and your family, please be in touch - Let's have a conversation!


Education

University of Iowa
Elementary Education
San Francisco State University
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: I offer group rates and special pricing for multiple-hour lessons. Please contact me for details!
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 2/10/2022

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

Since 1995 I've been an elementary school teacher and tutor, and I've also coached teachers to be more effective in meeting the needs of historically underserved students. I have extensive experience supporting students with a range of learning differences and profiles. I hold both undergraduate and graduate degrees in education, as well as three California teaching credentials. I now work as a teacher training consultant, and I have a small tutoring practice in the East Bay.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have worked with English Language Learners of all ages for the past twenty years. My graduate degree is in Language Acquisition and Literacy Instruction, and I hold the CLAD credential (certifying one's ability to teach English Learners). I have taught English to speakers of more than a dozen different languages at levels from Newcomer to Advanced and have worked overseas teaching English, as well as training English teachers.
Reading

Reading

I’ve been an elementary school teacher and a reading specialist for over twenty years. I have a Masters degree in Language Acquisition and Literacy Instruction, and I attended four years of professional development in Readers and Writers Workshop through Teachers College at Columbia University.
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
Phonics
Vocabulary
Writing
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Ratings and Reviews


Reviews

Rating: 5 "Sarah is the Best"

I feel that Sarah is a Godsend, for Gaspard and for all of us. He awaits his lessons with playful anticipation and he loves having her here. There has never been one single moment when he hesitates when it comes to lesson time. His English has improved in all ways - comprehension, pronunciation, stamina, understanding. I myself look forward to Sarah coming. She now feels like part of our family and I wouldn't have it any other way. She is also extremely considerate, gracious, articulate, fun-loving and kind. What else could we have hoped for? Thank you Sarah.

Victoria, 11 lessons with Sarah
Hourly Rate: $60
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