Thank you for visiting my website. I am a private tutor with years of teaching experience helping students reach their full potential. I specialize in tutoring K-5 reading, college-level writing, and ESL, but I have extensive experience with literature analysis, and grammar and usage, as well as coaching for school interviews. Let me know what your needs are, and I'll put together a program for you. Please take a look at my services and contact me to schedule a session today.

An Overview of a Balanced Approach
· Balanced literacy integrates phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension for K-5 students.
· Explicit phonics instruction supports early decoding skills.
· Read-alouds, small group, and independent reading develop vocabulary and comprehension.
An Overview of a Balanced Approach
· Balanced literacy integrates phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension for K-5 students.
· Explicit phonics instruction supports early decoding skills.
· Read-alouds, small group, and independent reading develop vocabulary and comprehension.
· Differentiated instruction meets diverse learner needs.
· Engaging texts help cultivate a love of reading.
· Writing activities reinforce reading skills.
· Ongoing assessment guides instructional decisions.
· This approach builds foundational skills and confident readers.

· Assess each student’s writing strengths and weaknesses through a diagnostic sample.
· Clarify assignment expectations and break projects into manageable steps.
· Model effective brainstorming, outlining, and drafting techniques.
· Provide targeted feedback on thesis, organization, and clarity.
· Emphasize revision as an essential part of
· Assess each student’s writing strengths and weaknesses through a diagnostic sample.
· Clarify assignment expectations and break projects into manageable steps.
· Model effective brainstorming, outlining, and drafting techniques.
· Provide targeted feedback on thesis, organization, and clarity.
· Emphasize revision as an essential part of the writing process.
· Encourage critical thinking and authentic voice in every assignment.

· Focus on all language domains: speaking, listening, reading, and writing
· Integrate cultural context and real-life scenarios
· Use explicit vocabulary and grammar instruction
· Provide differentiated support for varied proficiency levels
· Incorporate engaging, age-appropriate materials
· Encourage active participation and frequent practi
· Focus on all language domains: speaking, listening, reading, and writing
· Integrate cultural context and real-life scenarios
· Use explicit vocabulary and grammar instruction
· Provide differentiated support for varied proficiency levels
· Incorporate engaging, age-appropriate materials
· Encourage active participation and frequent practice
· Offer ongoing feedback and assessment
· Build confidence through positive reinforcement

Sample lesson plans for reading and ESL are available, featuring interactive strategies to develop vocabulary and comprehension skills. These resources are designed to support students from diverse backgrounds and enhance their overall academic language proficiency.
I believe that every student is unique, and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to education. That's why I take the time to get to know each of our students, and I tailor our tutoring programs to meet their individual needs and learning styles.
I offer a wide range of tutoring programs to meet the needs of every student. Whether you need help with writing, reading or ESL, I have a program that's right for you. I have years of education and experience, and I'm dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
I hold a Master's in Literature and Writing as well as a BA in English, and I am certified to teach English as a Second Language. Over the years, I have tutored with respected organizations such as International Language Plus, North Carolina Educational Corp, California Educational Corp, and the Cherokee County, NC School District. My collegiate teaching experience includes positions at Wilmington College, Defiance College, and Wright State University, where I have helped diverse learners develop strong writing and research skills and a love for literature.
I understand that using an online service can be intimidating. For this reason, I will provide a background check, as well as my credentials, upon request.
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