"Hello! I'm Pat, and I've worked as a special education English teacher for the last thirteen years. I graduated with my Master's degree in General Special Education, and I teach small group language-based reading classes to students who struggle with reading using programs such as the Wilson Reading Program. In my time as a teacher, there are certain traits I have learned to value, including being honest, patient, and kind with my students. I always encourage them to be better. Teaching struggling readers has become my passion, and I enjoy getting to know students, learning their strengths and weaknesses, and helping them make progress throughout the academic year.

As a tutor, I mostly work with middle and high school students but can also help college students and adults. My areas of expertise are reading and writing, and I can help with nightly homework, reading an in-class text, and writing essays. I am a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner certified to teach Steps 1-6 of the Wilson Reading Program. I can help students build their organization and time management skills. I've helped students with math in the past, and I can usually help with Algebra but not much beyond that! I can meet either at your home or the public library.

If you're interested in meeting up, please feel free to reach out! I offer our first lesson as a free consultation and can meet nights and weekends. I look forward to hearing from you!" less...