"If you’re looking to match a special tutor with a special student, I hope you will contact me! I’m a dynamic educator, writer, curriculum developer, artist, and musician with over 20 years teaching experience in classrooms and community settings. I hold a Master’s degree in Education from Harvard University, where I focused on Arts in Education. I’m adept at bringing school subjects to life with a creative approach. My career has focused on helping children and adults in all areas of English as well as ESL, Study Skills, Visual Art , Music and Spanish.

Are you learning English? I work with ESL students on conversation, pronunciation, grammar, writing, and everyday communication skills to live and work in the U.S.

For students seeking help with study skills, I provide test preparation strategies, graphic organizers, time management approaches and other methods tailored to individual needs.

I specialize in serving children from kindergarten through the elementary grades – covering phonics, vocabulary development, writing, reading comprehension, and other fundamental skills. I also tutor in elementary math concepts, Social Studies, and science topics. My experience includes work with students who have special needs and learning challenges.

Research shows that early support and remediation make a significant difference in students’ later academic success and self-confidence. I can help by providing patient, supportive instruction and help with homework, school projects, enrichment, study skills, and organization. Making learning fun is one of my goals. I believe that young students are more eager to learn when they can be creative and engaged. When appropriate, I enjoy using hands-on approaches such as educational games, book-making, art projects related to school subjects, and creative drama activities - to facilitate learning and keep students motivated.

Along with tutoring, I would be happy to help any homeschool families develop “learning expeditions,” units of study, creative projects, or other resourc" less...