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Coaching Kids to Confident Literacy

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Many tutors are focused on getting your child through their homework or teaching them "tricks" to get right answers. I call myself a "learning coach" because I'm interested in more than right answers. I help your child develop self-managements skills and strategies for understanding concepts and executing skills. Whether you want enrichment or remediation, I value practice on task and creativity, and, I create individualized age-appropriate activities that encourage focus, fun, and skill building. And, I deliver effective thoughtful coaching powered from the heart. Watching children blossom with greater motivation, self-confidence, and self-esteem when they can master skills and trust themselves to learn.
Overview

Hired 8 times

1 employee

15 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

Services offered
Student grade level

Pre-K

Elementary school

Subject area

General reading and writing

Work location

My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

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Bethany S.

Dec 27, 2016

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Judy has been tutoring my 5th grade son in reading and writing since last summer. She has really taken the time to get to know his interests and learning style and, as a result, he is motivated and engaged during their tutoring sessions. She targets her teaching to his needs, which range from reading decoding and comprehension to spelling and writing. I have seen a significant improvement in his school performance and in his self confidence since he began working with Judy.
Reading and Writing Tutoring
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Susan L.

Feb 3, 2018

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Judy Garfinkel is fabulous, I could not ask for a more considerate professional who has the experience and creativity to work outside the box. Our grandson is in 1st grade at a public school. He could not understand how to interpret what he was being taught (mainly phonics & reading), his behavior was disrupting the classroom because learning was too stressful for him. I looked into tutoring programs, but it wasn’t till he began working with Judy that he began to feel better about himself and more confident. His teacher has noticed a big difference. I can honestly say Judy has our grandson's best interest at heart. Judy’s approach to learning is fun - he loves to go see her and is actually skipping when he leaves her office! Judy also has experience with the school system; she advised us on what to ask for and gave us suggestions on how to proceed, including avenues, strategies to look into. Judy is currently coordinating with his teacher, too. Judy is so much more than a tutor and she’s worth every penny of her fee. I’m not just pleased, I’m ecstatic because now my grandson is getting the help he needs.

Details: 1st grade • Advanced • As recommended by professional • 30 minutes • As soon as possible • As recommended by teacher • Ready to hire the right teacher now • I travel to the reading and writing tutor • The reading and writing tutor travels to me

Reading and Writing Tutoring
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Sarah W.

Jun 21, 2016

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Judy has been working with our son and daughter over the past few months to provide enrichment and support in the area of creative writing. We've been thrilled with how well our children engaged with Judy and how far they have progressed. Judy is so sensitive to the different needs of each child, works hard to make her sessions fun but productive and has open and communicative with us, every step of the way. She has used a creative combination of art, dance and exercise, music and audio recordings during the sessions and our children have enjoyed every minute - without realising they were being "taught". We highly recommend her services - thank you Judy!
Reading and Writing Tutoring
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Hope l.

Jan 19, 2017

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Judy was fantastic! She asked the right questions to get to know my son and his goals. Judy was able to put together a resume that reflected his skills in the best light. Judy is very easy to work with, was prompt, and the work was done based on the timeline we agreed to. Judy is a true professional.
Resume Writing
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Paul W.

Apr 24, 2014

Judy brings a rare mix of skills and experience to her work with our 7-year-old. But she also brings more important qualities: curiosity and patience that lead her to notice the cues our son gives her about what his needs and interests are. Judy senses what approach and pace will serve him best—both in the long run and for that particular day—then she draws on the many resources that come from her varied careers and interests. She tailors each session’s activities to help our son grow on many levels. Judy has been working for 3 years with our son, who had been diagnosed with global developmental delays, and he has made great strides. She helps him build core strength, balance, coordination, and fine motor skills; she helps him develop language for his ideas and feelings; she helps him practice writing and math. She helps him find the space of inner calm in which he can integrate all he is learning.
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