Certified ELA Teacher; Reading Specialist: Expertise in Various

Jeannie C.

I am a certified teacher in English Language Arts (ELA) at the secondary level. I was a lead classroom teacher for 2 years, but I've been involved with education for about 12 years. Much of that was working with small groups or one-on-one. Currently, I work to improve middle school students' reading skills in a Massachusetts district as I earn a specialist license in the field.

I try to make a tutoring plan individualized as much as possible for each student. This means that I assess the student's current skill level, determine how the student naturally learns best, and then tailor a plan specifically for them. We start at the level they come in, and work from there, at the student's pace. I don't force students to work with me, I work with them. As they progress, I vary the teaching methods to keep the material fresh and the student engaged.

I specialize in any form of Language Arts, from reading skills to spelling/vocabulary to comprehension to literature studies to creative writing to essays. Many of these skills transcend subjects (like reading comprehension for history texts or essays for college applications), and I adapt lessons accordingly for specific content. For K-6 students, I'm willing to work in a variety of subjects. The same is true for older students, but slightly more limited, so please check the subjects listed in my profile. We can also work on study/executive functioning skills if that's what you need help with the most.

For in-person sessions, I am willing to meet with students at a public library or at their home, provided a guardian is present. If your preferred meeting place exceeds my designated traveling radius, please contact me and we may be able to work something out.

Thank you for considering me as your tutor, and I hope to hear from you!