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Susan B.

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2,695 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $70
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Targeted, Personalized Reading/Writing/Study Skills/SAT Support
Targeted, Personalized Reading/Writing/Study Skills/SAT Support
Susan B.

5.0 (857 ratings)

2,695 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (857 ratings)

2,695 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Susan

Bio

My goal as a tutor is for students to learn how to learn so that they will no longer need my help. I establish a calm, harmonious learning environment and employ an all-positive approach to help students with dyslexia, ASD, other learning disabilities, or none at all. My students learn and practice proven, effective strategies for reading, writing, studying and test-taking -- or any combination of goals.

I quickly retool and simplify concepts to suit different learning styles and skill...

My goal as a tutor is for students to learn how to learn so that they will no longer need my help. I establish a calm, harmonious learning environment and employ an all-positive approach to help students with dyslexia, ASD, other learning disabilities, or none at all. My students learn and practice proven, effective strategies for reading, writing, studying and test-taking -- or any combination of goals.

I quickly retool and simplify concepts to suit different learning styles and skill levels. As an experienced intervention/special education classroom leader, I help learners understand increasingly complicated reading assignments. As a published author of dozens of articles, I can teach them to convey ideas precisely and engagingly. Your student will finish each tutoring session better prepared to deal with what's next.

My beloved students learn to believe that they CAN learn, that learning is interesting, and that they can take charge of their own learning. I keep up to date on the very latest research and best practices, and make sure that my students feel valued and understood.

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Education

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Anthropology
Central Connecticut State University
Other
Member, Kappa Delta Pi -- International Honor Society in Education
Other

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $70
  • Rate details: When students arrive for lessons, I absorb the costs for planning time and materials designed for their needs. "No-shows" without notice will be charged up to the full rate for a missed lesson.
  • Lesson cancellation: 3 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 1/6/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Schedule

Susan hasn’t set a schedule.

Approved Subjects

Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I teach lessons based on your interests. You'll enjoy gaining English speaking, reading, and writing skills as you read, talk, and write about what's important to YOU!
Proofreading,

Proofreading

Before becoming a teacher, I was a professional writer. Proofreading is second-nature to me, and I can teach you, too, to proofread and evaluate your own writing systematically and effectively.
Grammar

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I'm a certified special education teacher with years of experience at the elementary level. I particularly love tutoring one-to-one at this level, because it’s easiest to determine where students are already strong in their reading and math skills, and where they need greater strength. Targeted instruction propels students to higher levels of achievement. I present instruction tailored to a student’s areas of interest, and this reduces or eliminates attention difficulties so he or she can stay on task throughout the lesson.
Elementary Math,

Elementary Math

When students struggle with elementary math, it’s often related to reading or language processing difficulties. Helping students to make sense of the language of math is essential to their progress. At the same time, they need to “see” how math works, using objects you probably already have in your own home. Combining these efforts leads to steady progress in math performance.
Reading,

Reading

I'm a certified special education teacher with years of helping students to increase their reading skills. I evaluate a student's present level of achievement, and target instruction to address areas of need, for fastest progress. I always aim to connect whatever a student is reading with his or her areas of interest; this increases motivation. A motivated reader is ready to succeed!
Study Skills,

Study Skills

Special educators/intervention teachers know: better study habits can be acquired through repeated, conscious application of specific skills -- such as effective note-taking -- and of habits of thought. Good study skills mean knowing what to study and why. It's helpful for students to learn to think like a teacher -- in other words, to ask, and then to answer: "What does my teacher think is most important? What is she most likely to ask on the test? What are different ways she could ask it?" I help children learn to ask and answer such questions, as well as how to organize their notes and thoughts to better use the information they have learned.
Elementary Science, Grammar, Vocabulary

English

English,

English

It hurts to send a child off to school knowing he or she will struggle with reading and writing assignments all day. I’m a certified special education teacher, and I’ve helped dozens of children to gain the fundamental skills to make them more effective readers and writers. I will assess your child's current reading and writing skills – phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and organization – and develop a focused tutoring curriculum based on your child’s specific needs and interests.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I teach lessons based on your interests. You'll enjoy gaining English speaking, reading, and writing skills as you read, talk, and write about what's important to YOU!
Proofreading,

Proofreading

Before becoming a teacher, I was a professional writer. Proofreading is second-nature to me, and I can teach you, too, to proofread and evaluate your own writing systematically and effectively.
Reading,

Reading

I'm a certified special education teacher with years of helping students to increase their reading skills. I evaluate a student's present level of achievement, and target instruction to address areas of need, for fastest progress. I always aim to connect whatever a student is reading with his or her areas of interest; this increases motivation. A motivated reader is ready to succeed!
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

Even students who love to read worry about facing the Critical Reading section of the SAT. This is because it's unnatural to read under pressure, especially for readers who like to "see" and savor what they read -- to imagine scenes and characters, and to make connections with what they already know. During the SAT, students are expected to read a passage, answer questions about it, and move on quickly to the next passage. There's very little time to apply the skills that make reading enjoyable. Further, students who already struggle with reading report feeling overwhelmed by passages that seem long or confusing and questions that seem tricky; the time pressure makes it all seem even more difficult. Doing well on the Critical Reading section of the SAT requires a.) knowing several basic tactics for answering the questions, and b.) knowing vocabulary words that can help guide students to the right answers. Mastering these tactics and understanding these words can take as little as four to eight lessons, with independent practice in between. My students complete tutoring ready to approach the Critical Reading section calmly and with confidence.
Writing,

Writing

Before becoming a teacher, I was a professional writer. I can teach you, too, to write effectively by following a sequence of steps to ensure that your writing communicates exactly what you mean to say.
ACT English, Grammar, Literature, SAT Writing, TOEFL, Vocabulary

History

American History, European History, Geography, World History

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I'm a certified special education teacher with years of experience at the elementary level. I particularly love tutoring one-to-one at this level, because it’s easiest to determine where students are already strong in their reading and math skills, and where they need greater strength. Targeted instruction propels students to higher levels of achievement. I present instruction tailored to a student’s areas of interest, and this reduces or eliminates attention difficulties so he or she can stay on task throughout the lesson.
English,

English

It hurts to send a child off to school knowing he or she will struggle with reading and writing assignments all day. I’m a certified special education teacher, and I’ve helped dozens of children to gain the fundamental skills to make them more effective readers and writers. I will assess your child's current reading and writing skills – phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and organization – and develop a focused tutoring curriculum based on your child’s specific needs and interests.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I teach lessons based on your interests. You'll enjoy gaining English speaking, reading, and writing skills as you read, talk, and write about what's important to YOU!
Reading,

Reading

I'm a certified special education teacher with years of helping students to increase their reading skills. I evaluate a student's present level of achievement, and target instruction to address areas of need, for fastest progress. I always aim to connect whatever a student is reading with his or her areas of interest; this increases motivation. A motivated reader is ready to succeed!
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

Even students who love to read worry about facing the Critical Reading section of the SAT. This is because it's unnatural to read under pressure, especially for readers who like to "see" and savor what they read -- to imagine scenes and characters, and to make connections with what they already know. During the SAT, students are expected to read a passage, answer questions about it, and move on quickly to the next passage. There's very little time to apply the skills that make reading enjoyable. Further, students who already struggle with reading report feeling overwhelmed by passages that seem long or confusing and questions that seem tricky; the time pressure makes it all seem even more difficult. Doing well on the Critical Reading section of the SAT requires a.) knowing several basic tactics for answering the questions, and b.) knowing vocabulary words that can help guide students to the right answers. Mastering these tactics and understanding these words can take as little as four to eight lessons, with independent practice in between. My students complete tutoring ready to approach the Critical Reading section calmly and with confidence.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

Special educators/intervention teachers know: better study habits can be acquired through repeated, conscious application of specific skills -- such as effective note-taking -- and of habits of thought. Good study skills mean knowing what to study and why. It's helpful for students to learn to think like a teacher -- in other words, to ask, and then to answer: "What does my teacher think is most important? What is she most likely to ask on the test? What are different ways she could ask it?" I help children learn to ask and answer such questions, as well as how to organize their notes and thoughts to better use the information they have learned.
Writing,

Writing

Before becoming a teacher, I was a professional writer. I can teach you, too, to write effectively by following a sequence of steps to ensure that your writing communicates exactly what you mean to say.
Prealgebra

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I teach lessons based on your interests. You'll enjoy gaining English speaking, reading, and writing skills as you read, talk, and write about what's important to YOU!
TOEFL

Math

Prealgebra

Most Popular

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I'm a certified special education teacher with years of experience at the elementary level. I particularly love tutoring one-to-one at this level, because it’s easiest to determine where students are already strong in their reading and math skills, and where they need greater strength. Targeted instruction propels students to higher levels of achievement. I present instruction tailored to a student’s areas of interest, and this reduces or eliminates attention difficulties so he or she can stay on task throughout the lesson.
English,

English

It hurts to send a child off to school knowing he or she will struggle with reading and writing assignments all day. I’m a certified special education teacher, and I’ve helped dozens of children to gain the fundamental skills to make them more effective readers and writers. I will assess your child's current reading and writing skills – phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and organization – and develop a focused tutoring curriculum based on your child’s specific needs and interests.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I teach lessons based on your interests. You'll enjoy gaining English speaking, reading, and writing skills as you read, talk, and write about what's important to YOU!
Reading,

Reading

I'm a certified special education teacher with years of helping students to increase their reading skills. I evaluate a student's present level of achievement, and target instruction to address areas of need, for fastest progress. I always aim to connect whatever a student is reading with his or her areas of interest; this increases motivation. A motivated reader is ready to succeed!
Study Skills,

Study Skills

Special educators/intervention teachers know: better study habits can be acquired through repeated, conscious application of specific skills -- such as effective note-taking -- and of habits of thought. Good study skills mean knowing what to study and why. It's helpful for students to learn to think like a teacher -- in other words, to ask, and then to answer: "What does my teacher think is most important? What is she most likely to ask on the test? What are different ways she could ask it?" I help children learn to ask and answer such questions, as well as how to organize their notes and thoughts to better use the information they have learned.
Writing,

Writing

Before becoming a teacher, I was a professional writer. I can teach you, too, to write effectively by following a sequence of steps to ensure that your writing communicates exactly what you mean to say.
Prealgebra

Other

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I teach lessons based on your interests. You'll enjoy gaining English speaking, reading, and writing skills as you read, talk, and write about what's important to YOU!
Study Skills,

Study Skills

Special educators/intervention teachers know: better study habits can be acquired through repeated, conscious application of specific skills -- such as effective note-taking -- and of habits of thought. Good study skills mean knowing what to study and why. It's helpful for students to learn to think like a teacher -- in other words, to ask, and then to answer: "What does my teacher think is most important? What is she most likely to ask on the test? What are different ways she could ask it?" I help children learn to ask and answer such questions, as well as how to organize their notes and thoughts to better use the information they have learned.
Geography

Special Needs

ADHD,

ADHD

Sudden shifts in attention can interfere with comprehension and study skills. I'm a certified special education/intervention teacher with years of experience in guiding students who are still gaining mastery over their attention. Reducing stress is important to increasing attention skills. I help my students to stay calm in order to stay focused. As a result, my students look forward to our lessons, and so do I!
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I help my students with autism to direct and convey their thinking with increasing verbal fluency. This is mainly a matter of “translation,” as students with autism often can “see” what they wish to communicate before they can say it; I work to help students connect what they envision to words. As they become more flexible “translators,” not only do they enjoy cognitive growth, but they also display fewer symptoms of autism, and can better integrate sensory experiences. Gaining rapport with highly visual thinkers is one of the most stimulating and rewarding experiences I have enjoyed as a teacher.
Dyslexia,

Dyslexia

Overcoming dyslexia requires a lot of practice. But what to practice? I provide multi-sensory instruction based on evidence-based programs for dyslexia remediation, such as Orton-Gillingham. My all-positive approach and steady, positive feedback let students know that they are making serious progress.
Special Needs,

Special Needs

As a certified K12 special education teacher, I'm trained to teach students with special needs at all academic levels. I have taught students with cognitive delays, emotional and behavioral disorders, autism spectrum symptoms, and/or specific learning disabilities. I have helped them improve language processing skills and study skills, as well as reading comprehension, writing, sequencing, and motivation. As a tutor, my main goals are to identify and address the needs that will help your child become a stronger, more independent student, so that he or she will no longer need my help. I am happy to be in contact with your child’s teacher, as well, to be sure we are meeting IEP goals.
Study Skills

Study Skills

Special educators/intervention teachers know: better study habits can be acquired through repeated, conscious application of specific skills -- such as effective note-taking -- and of habits of thought. Good study skills mean knowing what to study and why. It's helpful for students to learn to think like a teacher -- in other words, to ask, and then to answer: "What does my teacher think is most important? What is she most likely to ask on the test? What are different ways she could ask it?" I help children learn to ask and answer such questions, as well as how to organize their notes and thoughts to better use the information they have learned.

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I'm a certified special education teacher with years of experience at the elementary level. I particularly love tutoring one-to-one at this level, because it’s easiest to determine where students are already strong in their reading and math skills, and where they need greater strength. Targeted instruction propels students to higher levels of achievement. I present instruction tailored to a student’s areas of interest, and this reduces or eliminates attention difficulties so he or she can stay on task throughout the lesson.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I teach lessons based on your interests. You'll enjoy gaining English speaking, reading, and writing skills as you read, talk, and write about what's important to YOU!
Reading,

Reading

I'm a certified special education teacher with years of helping students to increase their reading skills. I evaluate a student's present level of achievement, and target instruction to address areas of need, for fastest progress. I always aim to connect whatever a student is reading with his or her areas of interest; this increases motivation. A motivated reader is ready to succeed!
Study Skills,

Study Skills

Special educators/intervention teachers know: better study habits can be acquired through repeated, conscious application of specific skills -- such as effective note-taking -- and of habits of thought. Good study skills mean knowing what to study and why. It's helpful for students to learn to think like a teacher -- in other words, to ask, and then to answer: "What does my teacher think is most important? What is she most likely to ask on the test? What are different ways she could ask it?" I help children learn to ask and answer such questions, as well as how to organize their notes and thoughts to better use the information they have learned.
Writing

Writing

Before becoming a teacher, I was a professional writer. I can teach you, too, to write effectively by following a sequence of steps to ensure that your writing communicates exactly what you mean to say.

Test Preparation

SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

Even students who love to read worry about facing the Critical Reading section of the SAT. This is because it's unnatural to read under pressure, especially for readers who like to "see" and savor what they read -- to imagine scenes and characters, and to make connections with what they already know. During the SAT, students are expected to read a passage, answer questions about it, and move on quickly to the next passage. There's very little time to apply the skills that make reading enjoyable. Further, students who already struggle with reading report feeling overwhelmed by passages that seem long or confusing and questions that seem tricky; the time pressure makes it all seem even more difficult. Doing well on the Critical Reading section of the SAT requires a.) knowing several basic tactics for answering the questions, and b.) knowing vocabulary words that can help guide students to the right answers. Mastering these tactics and understanding these words can take as little as four to eight lessons, with independent practice in between. My students complete tutoring ready to approach the Critical Reading section calmly and with confidence.
ACT English, SAT Writing, TOEFL

Examples of Expertise

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Ratings and Reviews

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Reviews

Susan has been a Godsend

My son (now 17yo) has fairly severe dyslexia and receptive/expressive language issues. He’s had tutors sporadically in the past, with varying levels of success. Only a couple really clicked and helped him see real improvement, but unfortunately they were only available for a limited time. I’ve been his primary tutor/study guide, etc. for the last few years, and did the best I could, but knew my son was still left struggling. Susan has been amazing!! She is patient, friendly, insightful, encouraging, and gentle while also challenging. In just a few lessons I have seen my son become more confident and more engaged. Her lesson reports (and the bit I’ve eavesdropped on) has shone a true light for me on where his progress stands and what he struggles with most. At his recent IEP meeting his English noted the dramatic changes he had seen in my son in the approximately 3 weeks preceding. That’s exactly the timeline he had been working with Susan. Yeah- she’s that good. I am a single mom who needs to make each dollar count. Susan is priceless. My only regret is that I did not find her sooner.

Ellie, 5 lessons with Susan

Knowledgeable and well-versed tutor

Our 11th grade daughter has had a couple session so far with Susan, and she has found the sessions very helpful. Susan is incredibly thorough, knowledgeable and has a wide variety of strategies she is able to share with students needing study and test-taking skills. She also has research-backed methodologies and creative tips/tricks to give even the most reluctant student some great tools to add to their toolbox. We look forward to having our daughter work further with Susan to continue improving in these areas.

Mary, 5 lessons with Susan

Great Tutor

If you are searching for a reading tutor Susan is the best. She works with students, determines their reading level, then creates a lesson plan to increase students reading skills and boist their confidence. She is hands on and patient. My granddaughter and me live her teaching style.

Iris, 37 lessons with Susan

Very helpful and informative tutor.

Ms. Susan understands the dyslexia mind set. She's amazing with breaking down confusion. She helps you to understand how a question should be read vs adding too much thought into it and also to stop adding unnecessary information to a question. I enjoyed her.

Brooke, 1 lesson with Susan

Very friendly and patient tutor!

We took Ms. Susan's help for our 3rd grader's English Language Arts class. She was very nice, consistent and patient with our son. After each session, she would send a very detailed notes and summary. We are very thankful to her!

Md Rashidul, 24 lessons with Susan

Met with my son and gave him helpful strategies

He seems to really enjoy the strategies given. She’s patient and although there were some tech concerns, she stayed with it and only charged an hour although it took longer cause of the tech problems. We love Susan and will continue to work with her.

Jada, 9 lessons with Susan

Very positive

Susan has a very positive and patient which is great for Vaughan. She seems to be able to read my son well and know just what he needs to work on. My son likes to go to class and he seems to also like Susan as an instructor.

Holly, 5 lessons with Susan

Patient and Great Outlook

Susan taught my daughter how to properly notate important things paragraph by paragraph and is teaching her a strategy to optimize her time. This really came in handy as my daughter was just given a timed test in her AP Honors English class. Thank you so much.

Abdulrazzaq, 9 lessons with Susan

Knowledgeable and patient tutor.

Susan helped my daughter with reading comprehension. She emphasized on the techniques used for comprehension and be able to answer the questions. She is creative in introducing new tools which my daughter found very helpful. My daughter would attend her class with a lot of interest. Susan is great with her communication and after class report. Thank you Susan!!!!

Pooja, 9 lessons with Susan
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