"Hi, I’m Travis. I’m a certified ESL Program Specialist and Special Education teacher in Pennsylvania with a Master’s in Special Education. I’ve spent my career helping K–12 multilingual learners, students with IEPs and 504s, early childhood learners, and adults who want to improve their English for work, daily life, or academic goals. I currently work in Pittsburgh Public Schools and support students across cyber school programs as well. My background allows me to work effectively with learners at every level — from early phonics and reading intervention to advanced academic writing and conversation skills for adults.

My tutoring style is structured, intentional, and supportive. I blend language development, literacy instruction, and evidence-based intervention strategies so learners don’t just “get homework help” — they build real skills and confidence. For school-aged students, I create individualized plans to strengthen reading, comprehension, writing, organization, and executive functioning. For adults, I focus on practical English for real-world use: speaking clearly, improving pronunciation, expanding vocabulary, and communicating confidently in professional settings. Whether you’re learning English as an adult or supporting a child who needs targeted instruction, I meet you where you are and guide you forward with patience, structure, and clear results." less...