Hi! I'm Lisa, and I'm so excited to help you learn to love math and reading! I'm a former high school special education teacher with 10+ years of experience helping students with all levels of abilities build their skills in foundational and grade-level math and English. (read more)
...I value clear communicate and setting expectations to establish goals students want to accomplish in their tutoring sessions. I have a flexible schedule and will work with students and families to find times that accommodate their busy schedules.I have 7 years of experience teaching reading with... (read more)
...I have many years of experience working with students preparing for the PSAT, both privately and within my reading classes. I work on strengthening skills, anticipating the kinds of questions that will be asked and practicing test taking techniques. As a diagnostician I am able to analyze what gets in the way and use student strengths to compensate for learning challenges. (read more)
...I use a software where I teach the letter patterns, digraphs and diphthongs. We then read the words in a short story with reading comprehension questions aligned with the lesson’s vocabulary (tailored to the student’s current level.) I am aware of the rigor in the public school system, and I am ... (read more)