ELA Tutoring

Exceptional students are any students whose learning needs and experiences put them outside the norm of the average American student. While I believe that every student has needs and experiences that make them exceptional, I know that some students have particular support requirements when it comes to English Language Arts. Whether it's the need for more enrichment and challenge, personalized support in managing executive functioning, or developing strategies for dyslexia, my one-on-one, student centered approach creates an opportunity for students to be seen as the individuals they are. With training on Universal Design and an extensive background in disability research and advocacy, I bring a unique perspective and set of tools to the table to help students succeed with the strengths they already have.

I have multi-level experience and training in teaching reading and writing skills to students for whom English is a non-native language (ESL, ELL, etc.). For ELL students from elementary to graduate level, communicating ideas in a standard, written English form can be a particular challenge. In addition, schools often fail to provide the one-on-one support that students need to truly engage with their English language skills and grow as writers and readers. I take a culturally-conscious and strengths-based approach to help students gain confidence and expand their understanding of the English language, including vocab, grammar, structure, and citation.