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Independent Educational Consultant & World Languages Specialist
Elisa C.

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Welcome!
I believe taking the time to talk with a prospective tutor is the first (and very important!) step toward finding the best support for your needs and goals so I
encourage you to reach out to me and with any questions you may have.
In the meantime, thank you for taking the time to learn about me.
I am a neurobiologist by training and started tutoring back in the late nineties.
I loved it so much that I eventually left my research path, completed graduate level education, and shifted...

Welcome!
I believe taking the time to talk with a prospective tutor is the first (and very important!) step toward finding the best support for your needs and goals so I
encourage you to reach out to me and with any questions you may have.
In the meantime, thank you for taking the time to learn about me.
I am a neurobiologist by training and started tutoring back in the late nineties.
I loved it so much that I eventually left my research path, completed graduate level education, and shifted my focus to teaching and tutoring.
After completing my graduate coursework at UGA in 2011, I started teaching for a local school district and, when the opportunity arose, I transitioned to the role of Math and Science interventionist and independent consulting.
I regularly provide individualised support and guidance to students and their families in the Atlanta metro area (and even beyond, through the modern marvel of web conferencing!).
I have accepted both private and institutional assignments and I pride myself with repeat requests and referrals from satisfied families. I offer tutoring, one-one-one to small group teaching, homeschooling support and instruction for my fields and languages.
I also tutor and coach students preparing for standardised testing, SAT, PSAT, PPSAT, ISEE, and entrance tests required by various professional programs (UG, Graduate), TOEFL, and other English proficiency exams.

In addition to being trilingual English-Spanish-Italian, I have completed graduate level coursework on second language acquisition and the best methods in language instruction, and I have been teaching my languages since the mid nineties.

CERTIFICATIONS - ALL sciences, Math, ESOL, Italian, Spanish, Special Education, and AP Environmental Science.

TRAINING - Wilson Reading System, Wilson FUNdations, Teaching Languages with Stories and Storytelling, Eureka Math (Eng. and Span. editions), Estrellita, Escalera, and Lunita (Spanish reading curriculum), and Handwriting without Tears. UFLI Fundations (in progress).

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Education

Universita' di Modena e Reggio Emilia
Biological Sciences, Neurobiology
University of Georgia College of Education
Other
  • Licensed teacher

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  • Hourly Rate: $55
  • Rate details: CANCELLATIONS 50% 12-24hrs, 100% <12hrs in advance. DISCOUNTS daytime, groups, homeschoolers (individual/group), families w/ > 1 student, & lessons held at my Vinings location.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 8/6/2025

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ADHD

ADHD

I am a teacher certified in three areas of the SpEd Education field (general curriculum, math, and science). I am one year into a master of science in education (special education with focus on Science and reading instruction) and have done extensive training, reading, and applications on executive function (the cognitive skill/function that is impaired in people with ADD/ADHD). I also have twenty years of successfully teaching students of all abilities.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have taught and tutored both the traditional and common core MS and HS math sequence (GPS and GSE) and I thoroughly enjoy helping my students discover, rediscover, and grow their understanding and enjoyment of all things mathematics whether I am supporting the little guys (or the-not-so-little ones) as they are beginning their mathematical journey or taking it further with Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, or Geometry.
Biology

Biology

Neurobiologist by training. Current certifications: Biology (6-12), Broad Field Science (6-12), Math, Special Education Math and Special Education Science (P-12).
Chemistry

Chemistry

I am certified to teach all levels of Chemistry, I have been tutoring it from On-Level to AP Chem using various curricula (traditional, lab based, inquiry, and POGIL) and I have several years of experience working in a water chemistry lab.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

I have been teaching and tutoring students for almost 20 years and, in order to better support the students who have been coming to me with Dyslexia and other learning differences, I have completed additional graduate level training in Exceptional Education, Language Acquisition, Developmental Psychology, as well as English, Math & Science Methods for vulnerable populations (Exeptional, ELL, At-Risk). In addition to this, I am trained in the handwriting curriculum "Handwriting w/o Tears", I taught myself the Orton-Gilligham Method for reading instruction of students with dyslexia, I regularly attend professional development workshops and classes in literacy instruction (both content and skill specific) lessons, I am currently enrolled in UGA's COE Graduate Program in Reading/Dyslexia. My experience and training have afforded me the unique ability to be able to provide my students with not only the content knowledge but also the tools necessary to identify and address their strengths, weaknesses, and needs so that they can face the growing academic demands placed on them with the confidence they need to be successful.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I completed graduate work in Teaching Methods, Exceptional Learners, Educational Technologies, Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition, and Multicultural Education, I am trained in the literacy and numeralcy curriculum Learning Without Tears (formerly Handwriting Without Tears) and in the mathematics curriculum Everyday Mathematics. In addition to this, I am certified to teach my content areas (Math and Science) to the general education students, English learners (sheltered, push in, pull out models), and exceptional students (general curriculum, science P-12, math P-9 co-taught, small group, self contained special education to students experiencing learning differences to gifted and talented students).
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I am certified in MG Math [4-9], SpEd Math P-12, and General Curriculum [P-12] and I have taught and tutored both the traditional and common core MS and HS math sequence (GPS and GSE). I thoroughly enjoy helping my students discover, rediscover, and grow their understanding and enjoyment of all things mathematics whether I am supporting the little guys (and the not-so-little ones) as they are beginning their mathematical journey or taking it further with Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, or Geometry.
Elementary Science

Elementary Science

I routinely collaborate with the science teachers at my son's elementary school and over time I have taken on several substitution assignment for them. In addition to this, I have been a volunteer with their education programs at the GA aquarium since 2006 and I'm very familiar with the GA science curriculum at the elementary level as well as with aligned enrichment activities that go with it.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

Trained and certified in second language acquisition and English as a Second Language/ESOL.
European History

European History

While my studies have diverged since those days, I am classically educated: I took five years of History (from Pre-history to contemporary European and Western History), Latin and Classical Greek language and literature, three years of history of arts and western philosophy and I still love and regularly enjoy revisiting and drawing from that aspect of my education.
Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning

I am currently in a host of subjects including special education P-12 for general curriculum, math, and science and have many years of experience helping students develop daily/weekly plans, breaking down largest tasks into smaller more manageable ones, identifying which tools work best for specific students and then assisting with the implementation process for school-aged and non-traditional learners that have been identified as having ADD/ADHD, autism, processing disorders/delays, and language disabilities.
GED

GED

I have extensive experience teaching/training adults from all walks of life. My training and certification in ESOL and Special Education General Curriculum/Science/Math allow me to think out of the box, meet my students where THEY are, and draw from a large variety of teaching strategies that I have seen helping all students regardless to their abilities or background.
Genetics

Genetics

The combination of the content knowledge I acquired during my studies as a neurobiologist and my graduate work in Math & Science Education, Exceptional Education, and language acquisition have afforded me the unique ability to be able to provide my students with their classes AND the tools necessary to identify and address their strengths, weaknesses, and needs so that they can face the academic demands with the content knowledge AND confidence they need to be successful. The following is the coursework I completed that is relevant to tutoring Genetcs students: Genetics, Molecular Biology, Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Anatomy w lab, Physiology, Embryology, Ecology, Experimental Biology Lab 1 and 2. In addition to these, I also completed Gen & Inorg Chem w lab, Organic Chemist with Lab, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics 1 & 2 w lab, and math up to Calculus 2.
Handwriting

Handwriting

I have been teaching and tutoring students in Handwriting development since 2008: I have been teaching and tutoring for almost 20 years and, since 2008 (when I completed my training in the Handwriting without tears curriculum, chaired my son's school handwriting program, and trained our parents volunteers) teaching handwriting has been one my passions and successful endeavours. In addition to conducting handwriting lessons, I completed additional graduate work in Exceptional Education and language acquisition (and I am currently enrolled in UGA's COE Graduate Program in Reading/Dyslexia . My experience and training have afforded me the unique ability to be able to provide my students with not only the content knowledge but also the tools necessary to identify and address their strengths, weaknesses, and needs so that they can face the growing academic demands placed on them with the confidence they need to be successful.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I am currently certified in math, all sciences, special education P-12 for general curriculum, math, and science, and ESOL P-12, and I am trained in systematic & sequential reading (Wilson Reading System and UFLI), I have taught and provided intensive intervention for all elementary school and middle school grades, AND I have been successfully homeschooling students for several years.
Italian

Italian

ACTFL OPI Superior; ACTFL WPT Superior; I am an experienced instructor in various fields (leisure, academic, professional-technical/medical/legal). I am classically educated in Italy. My first language: Italian. I am trilingual: Italian/Spanish/English.
Physical Science

Physical Science

GA Certification in broad Field Science 6-12 Repeat consulting assignments with CCSD as pull out/push in/individual/small group remediation tutor in Physical Science (also all sciences AND math).
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

GA Teacher certification in: MG Math (4-9) HS Math (6-12) provisional - GACE pending but I have been teaching it for CCSD for the last 2 years) SpEd Math ESOL Math
Spanish

Spanish

ACTFL accredited through OPI and WPT Current GA certification to teach FL & ESOL Almost 20 years of experience teaching foreign languages both in traditional and non traditional settings.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I completed graduate work in Teaching Methods, Exceptional Learners, Educational Technologies, Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition, and Multicultural Education, I am trained in the literacy and numeralcy curriculum Learning Without Tears (formerly Handwriting Without Tears), and I am certified to teach special education general curriculum, science P-12, math P-9.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I am a former school teacher and current sub and tutor in our local public and private schools. I am a neurobiologist by training but, a few years back, I returned to school to complete graduate work in Teaching Methods, Exeptional Learners, Educational Technologies, Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition, and Multicultural Education [UGA, Graduate Certificate in Science Education, +30 Grad. C.Hrs] and English Learners Endorsement [+12 CEU/Grad level]. I am certified to teach my content areas (Math, Science, Italian, English, Spanish) in the General Education, ELL, and Exceptional Education settings (think beyond the old fashioned SpEd and envision the kind of services that one would want to offer to all students profiles: from struggling to students experiencing learning differences, to gifted & talented students that might need extra help/support with executive function, study skills, organisation skills, routine development, enrichment, and of course individualised instruction for subject specific content.) In addition to this, I am trained in the literacy and numeralcy curriculum Learning Without Tears (formerly Handwriting Without Tears) and in the mathematics curriculum Everyday Mathematics. contained special education for struggling, ). While I have been tutoring through WyzAnt since 2013, I have 20 years of experience with students from a variety of backgrounds and competencies and I over this time I have found my passion is zeroing in on the most important component of a thriving academic experience, whether a student has acquired sufficient/successful study skills to benefit from our time together and, if that's not the case, help them identify the strategies that will most help him/her study/learn the content on hand as well as transfer to their future applications.
TEAS

TEAS

As a neurobiologist by training and a teacher for passion, I returned to university to complete additional graduate work in Science, Math, ESOL, exceptional students education: this combination has afforded me not only the foundational knowledge to successfully prepare my students for the nursing (and other Health Care Professions) entrance exams but has also provided me with the tools necessary to identify and address their strengths, weaknesses, and needs so that they can face this professional milestone with the content AND confidence they need to be successful. The following is the coursework I completed that is relevant to the scope of the TEAS Exam: Citology, Histology, Gen & Inorganic Chem 1 & 2 w lab, Organic Chem 1 & 2 w lab, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Anatomy w lab, Physiology, Embriology, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Mathematics up to Calculus 2, Physics 1 & 2, Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Experimental Biology Lab 1 and 2.
Zoology

Zoology

The combination of the content knowledge I acquired during my studies as a neurobiologist and my graduate work in Math & Science Education, Exceptional Education, and language acquisition have afforded me the unique ability to be able to provide my students with not only the content knowledge but also the tools necessary to identify and address their strengths, weaknesses, and needs so that they can face the academic demands with the content knowledge AND the confidence they need to be successful. The following is the coursework I completed that is relevant to tutoring Zoology students: Zoology, Animal Anatomy w lab, Animal Physiology w lab, Embryology, Ecology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Experimental Biology Lab 1 and 2. In addition to these, I also completed Gen & Inorg Chem w lab, Organic Chemistry with Lab, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics 1 & 2 w lab, and math up to Calculus 2.
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra 2
Ecology
English
General Computer
Geography
Geometry
Government & Politics
Grammar
Nursing
Phonics
Proofreading
PSAT
Reading
SAT Math
SAT Reading
SAT Writing
Social Studies
Spelling
TOEFL
Vocabulary
World History
Writing

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Excellent, magnificent, patient, caring, amazing educator. Ms. Elisa is very nice and takes her time to teach, explain the concepts and make sure the student understands what is being taught. Ms. Elisa goes above and beyond the call of duty as an educator to make sure her students excel in the subject matter.

Claude, 11 lessons with Elisa

PS

Ms. Elisa is a great teacher, excellent instructor. Knowledgeable, critical thinker, very experienced and challenges her students to think outside of the box.

Claude, 11 lessons with Elisa

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Ms. Elisa C. is an excellent and amazing instructor. Ms. Elisa has been working with our daughter for a short period of time now and we can already see the progress ,dedication, patience, experience, and expertise in her profession. We are very happy to have her as an instructor for our daughter.

Claude, 11 lessons with Elisa

Excellent educator.

Always give feedback back. Willing to help and get her students achieve higher goals. very happy with Ms. Elisa. The best thing is that she will follow up with you to make sure that all is well. Very happy with her work, experience, expertise, knowledge and compassion.

Claude, 11 lessons with Elisa

POSITIVE PATIENT PREPARED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE

Elisa is helping me review and master the concepts and facts that are being presented in my Chemistry class. She is always prepared to help me with my homework and review before my tests.

M, 5 lessons with Elisa

Knowledgeable and organized tutor.

We LOVE Elisa! She's smart, organized, flexibility, and disciplined which keeps our son on track. She's able to assist with all of his subjects. She's a gem. NCC

Nicole, 69 lessons with Elisa

Knowledgeable and Patient

Elisa is very knowledgeable and patient when tutoring my daughter in Honors Chemistry. She has also been very accommodating to our schedule and generous with her availability.

Lizette, 3 lessons with Elisa

Very dedicated

We are very happy to have found Elisa. My son struggled in Chemistry from the beginning of this year He was failing the semester but Elisa was able to turn it around in such a short time We are grateful and we highly recommend her.

Mervat, 15 lessons with Elisa

Enjoying my Lessons!

Elisa is a great teacher. She is patient and reassuring, and of course a native speaker as well as experienced teacher of the language. I am enjoying learning Italian thanks to her!

Anonymous, 5 lessons with Elisa

Great teacher, super courteous

Thanks for the dedicated work you’ve been doing with Joe, Elisa. He is getting better at studying by himself and getting better grades. We really appreciate your availability and passion!

Eduardo, 17 lessons with Elisa
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