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Grace C.

Creative and Individualistic Tutoring sessions by Grace

Creative and Individualistic Tutoring sessions by Grace

$45/hour

4.9 (252 ratings)

  • 671 hours tutoring

About Grace

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Experienced and innovative, I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities. I have specific techniques that inspire success in all students, including physically impaired, emotionally impaired, ADD, ADHD, as well as those experiencing Autistic behaviors.

Additionally, I have worked with many high school juniors and seniors, and beginning college students, helping them achieve the education goals they need to excel at the college level. I concentrate on reading and study skills,...

Experienced and innovative, I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities. I have specific techniques that inspire success in all students, including physically impaired, emotionally impaired, ADD, ADHD, as well as those experiencing Autistic behaviors.

Additionally, I have worked with many high school juniors and seniors, and beginning college students, helping them achieve the education goals they need to excel at the college level. I concentrate on reading and study skills, addressing issues such as dyslexia and ADD, and building strong study and organizational habits.

Using music, manipulatives, and house hold items, I engage with my students, assessing their current abilities and using their interests to build advancing skills.

Additionally, I am a founding piano teacher in the Carniege Hall Achievement Program, and can often be found accompanying soloists as well as performing as a piano soloist. I teach piano students of all ages, and have taught autistic, visually impaired, and hearing impaired students. I also tutor music theory and music history.

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Education

The Union Institute and University Vermont College
undergrad

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $57
  • Travel policy: Within 20 miles of East Lansing, MI 48823
  • Lesson cancellation: 8 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 3/22/2018

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

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Grammar

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

With 14 years experience as a reading specialist, general tutor, and elementary substitute teacher, I have accumulated many resources and techniques specifically designed to assist K-6th grade students in their studies.
Elementary Math,

Elementary Math

I am certified in elementary math with over 20 years tutoring experience and proven results through independent evaluations.
Phonics,

Phonics

Phonics, the building block of word formation, can be a difficult road to navigate if connections are not established with the reader's experience. My phonics approach combines traditional phonics with the study of syllables, spelling, and word origins to help readers achieve stronger results. With 23 years experience using my system with students of all ages, social-economic cultures, and behavioral or impaired learning patterns, I enjoy great success watching my readers develop their own interest in and love of reading.
Reading,

Reading

Certified in Reading Reflex, as well as Parents as Teachers, my ability to build reading fluency and comprehension through phonics and decoding skills has successfully helped students of all grade levels improve reading scores as well as build a love of reading. I particularly enjoy one-on-one interaction, assessing skills and building on inherent strengths to overcome reading challenges such as dyslexia and visual coordination.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

From note taking to memory skills and test taking, study skills mean different things for different students. Regardless of what your goals are, I can assist you in building stronger study skills. My approach involves identifying your goals, analyzing the roadblocks, and providing you the necessary skills to overcome. Using this approach, I have helped many elementary students become better test takers, and high school and college students improve time management, course selection, and grade point average.
Elementary Science, Grammar, Vocabulary

English

Reading,

Reading

Certified in Reading Reflex, as well as Parents as Teachers, my ability to build reading fluency and comprehension through phonics and decoding skills has successfully helped students of all grade levels improve reading scores as well as build a love of reading. I particularly enjoy one-on-one interaction, assessing skills and building on inherent strengths to overcome reading challenges such as dyslexia and visual coordination.
English, Grammar, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, Vocabulary, Writing

History

Music History

Music History

I am a founding teacher in the National Music Certificate Program, the American counterpart to the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada. Additionally. I am in the final stages of being a Certified Associate of the Conservatory, both in teaching and performance, This certification requires advanced knowledge of music history, which I continually use in my teaching.

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

With 14 years experience as a reading specialist, general tutor, and elementary substitute teacher, I have accumulated many resources and techniques specifically designed to assist K-6th grade students in their studies.
Piano,

Piano

Having taught piano for over 25 years, I currently maintain two studio locations. In addition to being the choir accompanist for a local school district, I am a Church pianist as well. I am currently completing the final steps of becoming a Certified Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada, in both performance and teaching, and am a founding teacher in their American counterpart, the National Music Certificate Program.
Reading,

Reading

Certified in Reading Reflex, as well as Parents as Teachers, my ability to build reading fluency and comprehension through phonics and decoding skills has successfully helped students of all grade levels improve reading scores as well as build a love of reading. I particularly enjoy one-on-one interaction, assessing skills and building on inherent strengths to overcome reading challenges such as dyslexia and visual coordination.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

From note taking to memory skills and test taking, study skills mean different things for different students. Regardless of what your goals are, I can assist you in building stronger study skills. My approach involves identifying your goals, analyzing the roadblocks, and providing you the necessary skills to overcome. Using this approach, I have helped many elementary students become better test takers, and high school and college students improve time management, course selection, and grade point average.
English, SAT Reading, Writing

Most Popular

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

With 14 years experience as a reading specialist, general tutor, and elementary substitute teacher, I have accumulated many resources and techniques specifically designed to assist K-6th grade students in their studies.
Piano,

Piano

Having taught piano for over 25 years, I currently maintain two studio locations. In addition to being the choir accompanist for a local school district, I am a Church pianist as well. I am currently completing the final steps of becoming a Certified Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada, in both performance and teaching, and am a founding teacher in their American counterpart, the National Music Certificate Program.
Reading,

Reading

Certified in Reading Reflex, as well as Parents as Teachers, my ability to build reading fluency and comprehension through phonics and decoding skills has successfully helped students of all grade levels improve reading scores as well as build a love of reading. I particularly enjoy one-on-one interaction, assessing skills and building on inherent strengths to overcome reading challenges such as dyslexia and visual coordination.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

From note taking to memory skills and test taking, study skills mean different things for different students. Regardless of what your goals are, I can assist you in building stronger study skills. My approach involves identifying your goals, analyzing the roadblocks, and providing you the necessary skills to overcome. Using this approach, I have helped many elementary students become better test takers, and high school and college students improve time management, course selection, and grade point average.
English, Writing

Music

Music History,

Music History

I am a founding teacher in the National Music Certificate Program, the American counterpart to the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada. Additionally. I am in the final stages of being a Certified Associate of the Conservatory, both in teaching and performance, This certification requires advanced knowledge of music history, which I continually use in my teaching.
Piano,

Piano

Having taught piano for over 25 years, I currently maintain two studio locations. In addition to being the choir accompanist for a local school district, I am a Church pianist as well. I am currently completing the final steps of becoming a Certified Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada, in both performance and teaching, and am a founding teacher in their American counterpart, the National Music Certificate Program.
Music Theory

Other

College Counseling,

College Counseling

I have a B.A. in Counseling Psychology from Vermont College and am currently enrolled in a MSW program. I have ten years experience counseling pre-college and college students, and have successfully assisted students in identifying and changing lifestyle, building effective decision making and study skills, and sexual identity disorders.
Study Skills

Study Skills

From note taking to memory skills and test taking, study skills mean different things for different students. Regardless of what your goals are, I can assist you in building stronger study skills. My approach involves identifying your goals, analyzing the roadblocks, and providing you the necessary skills to overcome. Using this approach, I have helped many elementary students become better test takers, and high school and college students improve time management, course selection, and grade point average.

Special Needs

ADHD,

ADHD

In addition to my B.A. in Psychology, with 30 semester credits in Neuro and Behavioral Psychology, I am a certified Parents as Teachers provider, an organization that provides in-home training for families desiring academic and developmental activities for their children. For 15 years I have worked with a broad range of clients in both identifying and treating ADD/ADHD symptoms in school age children.
Phonics,

Phonics

Phonics, the building block of word formation, can be a difficult road to navigate if connections are not established with the reader's experience. My phonics approach combines traditional phonics with the study of syllables, spelling, and word origins to help readers achieve stronger results. With 23 years experience using my system with students of all ages, social-economic cultures, and behavioral or impaired learning patterns, I enjoy great success watching my readers develop their own interest in and love of reading.
Special Needs,

Special Needs

My experience includes working as an interventionist for a school district with families assessed as special needs, working as an Assistant Children's Pastor in a large, multi-cultural church which included addressing of and assisting with special needs children, as well as ten years tutoring children with disorders such as Autism Spectrum, Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, and prenatal drug and alcohol exposure. Education: Early Childhood Development Certificate, University of Tennessee Certified Parents as Teachers Parent Instructor, birth to age 3, 3 to 6, including special needs endorsement B.A. in Counseling Psychology, Vermont College, with advanced studies in music therapy, pediatric palliative care, and play therapy
Study Skills

Study Skills

From note taking to memory skills and test taking, study skills mean different things for different students. Regardless of what your goals are, I can assist you in building stronger study skills. My approach involves identifying your goals, analyzing the roadblocks, and providing you the necessary skills to overcome. Using this approach, I have helped many elementary students become better test takers, and high school and college students improve time management, course selection, and grade point average.

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

With 14 years experience as a reading specialist, general tutor, and elementary substitute teacher, I have accumulated many resources and techniques specifically designed to assist K-6th grade students in their studies.
Piano,

Piano

Having taught piano for over 25 years, I currently maintain two studio locations. In addition to being the choir accompanist for a local school district, I am a Church pianist as well. I am currently completing the final steps of becoming a Certified Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada, in both performance and teaching, and am a founding teacher in their American counterpart, the National Music Certificate Program.
Reading,

Reading

Certified in Reading Reflex, as well as Parents as Teachers, my ability to build reading fluency and comprehension through phonics and decoding skills has successfully helped students of all grade levels improve reading scores as well as build a love of reading. I particularly enjoy one-on-one interaction, assessing skills and building on inherent strengths to overcome reading challenges such as dyslexia and visual coordination.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

From note taking to memory skills and test taking, study skills mean different things for different students. Regardless of what your goals are, I can assist you in building stronger study skills. My approach involves identifying your goals, analyzing the roadblocks, and providing you the necessary skills to overcome. Using this approach, I have helped many elementary students become better test takers, and high school and college students improve time management, course selection, and grade point average.
Writing

Test Preparation

College Counseling,

College Counseling

I have a B.A. in Counseling Psychology from Vermont College and am currently enrolled in a MSW program. I have ten years experience counseling pre-college and college students, and have successfully assisted students in identifying and changing lifestyle, building effective decision making and study skills, and sexual identity disorders.
SAT Reading, SAT Writing

Ratings and Reviews

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Absolutely Amazing Tutor

Grace has been fabulous for my 13-year-old daughter who has ADHD and dyslexia. She helps her with every class, except Spanish. Her knowledge of reading, writing, and math is astounding. I have a post-graduate degree and still can't understand my daughter's Algebra, non-the-less teach it to her. Grace will work ahead of the class in math. She will communicate with her teachers if needed. My daughter is getting A's on all math tests this year! More importantly, Grace completely "gets" my daughter. She is very patient and my daughter really likes her. My daughter doesn't need her Ritalin w/ Grace. Her other tutors had requested she take it. Amazing!

Stacy, 105 lessons with Grace

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Grace does a great job working with my son on a regular basis. She is very adept at helping him get his ideas organized. She assists him with learning strategies and how to focus priductively.

Shana, 164 lessons with Grace

Engaged tutor

Grace is very engaged and committed to education. She has established a very good connection with my child. They have created a trusting and comfortable environment that helps the education process. She is working on identifying my child's strengths and help using them to overcome his weaknesses.

Nelson, 10 lessons with Grace

Wonderful tutor, knowledgeable and friendly

My six year old grandson who is struggling with reading really enjoys his sessions with Ms Grace. She is very patient and he finds the sessions with her fun. I believe he learns more from her in regards to reading and recall than he does at school and she is very knowledgeable in the fact that one teaching method does not fit all. We are very happy with the progress he is making.

Cindi, 15 lessons with Grace

Superstar tutor!

My daughter who is five LOVES Ms. Grace and enjoys her time learning with her tremendously! Ms. Grace is just awesome with kids!! Very knowledgeable and very patient with children! We absolutely love her!

Anna, 26 lessons with Grace

Great tutor

My son really struggled with math, but the worst part was the dread and anxiety. He has some attention issues, and really grappled with "math logic". Grace was perfect. She not only calmly explained math to him, she also helped repair his confidence. This year, he is really getting it. It's not his favorite subject, and he does still get anxious, but nowhere near the level he had previously. She has an understanding of how different brains work, and was extremely patient when needed, but held him accountable. We hope to keep Grace in the future

Myles, 17 lessons with Grace

Innovative and Focused

Grace is innovative in her approach to working with my daughter. She is focused on my child as an individual learner. She is a perfect fit for the challenges of my daughter.

Sarah, 45 lessons with Grace

Very Patient with my son!

I am very happy with Grace's work with my son. he can be a bit of a handful and she does a wonderful job redirecting him back on task. I know it will only get better! THANKS GRACE!!!

Andrea, 105 lessons with Grace
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