Hi I'm Charly! I hold a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and graduated from Daemen University cum laude with a bachelors degree in Psychology and a minor in Composition and Writing. My academic background required extensive analytical and research-based writing, including 20 page research papers and professional-level clinical documentation. This experience allows me to teach writing not only as a school subject, but as a structured skill that applies to real-world...
Hi I'm Charly! I hold a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and graduated from Daemen University cum laude with a bachelors degree in Psychology and a minor in Composition and Writing. My academic background required extensive analytical and research-based writing, including 20 page research papers and professional-level clinical documentation. This experience allows me to teach writing not only as a school subject, but as a structured skill that applies to real-world communication. I worked for two years in Pre-K Special Education, where I developed individualized lesson plans, implemented literacy-based activities, and conducted consistent progress monitoring. I have hands-on experience breaking foundational reading and writing skills into manageable, developmentally appropriate steps.
Currently, as a mental health counselor, I work daily with emotional regulation, executive functioning, and confidence-building strategies. I strongly believe that learning cannot occur when a student feels overwhelmed or discouraged. My approach to tutoring is calm, patient, and highly individualized. I create a structured one-on-one environment where students feel safe to make mistakes, ask questions, and grow.
Academically, I specialize in elementary and middle school English, including grammar and sentence structure, paragraph and essay organization, reading comprehension, text evidence and analytical writing, editing and revision strategies. My tutoring style focuses on strengthening foundational skills first. I break concepts down into clear, manageable steps and ensure students fully understand the why behind each rule. I am committed to helping students improve both their technical skills and their belief in their ability to succeed.
