Experienced, MA certified retired teacher

Serena C.

I am a recently retired, long-time public school teacher fully MA certified in Reading and ESL, K-12, with a Master's of Science in Reading from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. I love teaching students of all ages, including adults. I have been fortunate in helping students and their families from many parts of the world with many different home languages. My family also loves to travel, and I have learned much from my students, too. Many of my former students have graduated from colleges such as Harvard, Boston College and College of the Holy Cross. I have attended their graduations and even weddings. Among students in an adult conversational group was a pediatric oncologist from Uzbekistan. I thrive on sharing my deep love and knowledge of English, literature and writing. It is a pleasure to help students navigate the intricacies of English grammar as well as nurture their potential as perceptive and critical readers and effective writers in all subjects.

I was born to English and have been humbled throughout my teaching career by how students have responded to my enthusiasm by developing their own love and increasing facility for reading and writing as well as an appreciative understanding of good literature.

I look forward to learning of your interest in tutoring. My home has a large, open space that is perfect for individual lessons, complete with Wi-Fi, as well as for meeting conversational groups. I am also willing to travel within a 10 mile radius. Group lessons are offered at a discounted rate, depending on the group size. Please feel welcome to contact me to discuss your goals and how I might assist you in achieving the results you want.