PERSONALIZED TUTORING

Support In All English Subjects Tailored to your Needs

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As educators know, tutoring ranks among the most widespread, versatile, and potentially transformative instruments within a student’s educational toolkit.

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Why Hire an English Tutor?

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As students progress in their education, their ability to write and communicate becomes increasingly important. Higher-level classes will require students to submit essays, provide written responses on tests, and express their thoughts clearly and concisely. At the same time, much of their education will depend on their ability to read and digest complex texts quickly. Education encompasses more than just academics; it teaches children how to be well-rounded individuals who can use not only their minds but also their emotions and intuition when making decisions. We help students overcome their challenges in English Language Arts—whether it's a struggle with grammar, essay writing, reading comprehension, or something else. We are here to help students who feel like they are struggling or those who need to be challenged. We can assist all learning types in the following areas:

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COMPOSITION

CRITICAL READING

CRITICAL RESEARCH

CRITICAL WRITING

ESSAY WRITING

GRAMMAR/PUNCTUATION

LITERATURE

READING COMPREHENSION

READING INTERVENTION

READING RETENTION

WRITING

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We offer individualized tutoring plans, 1-on-1 tutoring, or small group tutoring. Our tutoring is offered both in-person and remotely. 

We’re here to be part of your academic support team. 

WHY CHOOSE US

Benefits of Tutoring

  • A typical classroom setting can be chaotic, where one teacher juggles the attention of 30 students. With tutoring our students is the sole focus and instruction is personalized, catering to your child’s specific needs and learning style.

  • Not all students cope well in a classroom environment. They may feel pressure to keep up with their peers or they may feel like they’re not meeting their teachers’ expectations. With private tutoring the focus is on them and their needs, making for a more relaxed learning environment where the student can learn at their own pace without feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and even frustrated.

  • A student who struggles in school may develop a negative attitude towards learning because they feel like they’re not good enough. An advantage of tutoring is that it helps them see that they’re making progress which can help change their mindset toward learning. They’ll start to see it as a positive and fun experience.

  • To become better students, they need to form structured study habits. A private tutor will help your child learn how to focus, be organized, and set goals. Building these positive habits at a young age will not only help them succeed academically but in their future careers as well.

  • In a meritocratic society, the importance of tutoring has never been more evident. Academic performance is often linked to future success. That’s why it’s important to give your child every advantage you can.

  • Taking the initiative to seek help when they’re stumbling is a fundamental quality for your child to have. It shows that they’re willing to take responsibility for their education and their success. Tutoring is a great way to encourage self-motivated learning because it gives them the chance to seek out help. This can lead to a lifelong love of learning and a desire to continue growing and expanding their knowledge.

OUR TESTIMONIALS

What Our Students Say About Us

“I have known Katrina for the past 5 years and she has worked with two of my children in different capacities; in both group and 1:1 settings. They both connected with her immediately and always enjoyed working with her. She is an amazing teacher who is kind, caring, flexible and so easy to work with. She develops strong connections with her students which serves as the foundation to working on challenging skills in a safe way. Katrina is a wonderful and skilled teacher who knows how to scaffold information and teach skills in a way that is accessible for each student. My kids love working with her and have made huge improvements in the areas of reading comprehension and writing skills, as a result of her teachings.”

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