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About
TUTORING FOR ADULTS 18+. I do not tutor children.
Hello. I am a retired Spanish teacher and I have worked on and off as a tutor for over 30 years. I tutor math, Spanish, English as a Second Language, GED and ASVAB. I always try to make a lesson that is tailored to my students
I am also a notary and an officiant. I am able to perform marriages, baptisms and funerals. I am no longer taking weddings on Saturdays for 2026 but may consider a Friday or a weekday. I will start booking 2027 weddings in late November or December.
If you do message me, please be kind and reply. If you are interested in lessons, please note what I provide so we can work together so you what you need-thanks in advance. And again, I can work with my prices if needed.
Overview
Hired 20 times
Serves Philadelphia, NY
Background checked
1 employee
14 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Services offered
Test type
Student grade level
Non-student
Test sections
Reading
Writing
Math
Other subjects
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
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Andria C.
4 weeks ago
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Shiela was amazing! I’m so glad she officiated our wedding. She kept us up to date on her she needed to do and made sure they matched up with ours, she contacted us multiple times (making sure we were free and scheduling a time to talk if we were not) to discuss finer details. She even helped us when we had questions about paperwork and where to go. 10/10
Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Bonnie B.
Mar 10, 2026
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It was a pleasure working with Sheila. She customized lessons based on our needs. We asked for homework and she took time to review our independent work each week. Highly recommend!
Details: 45 - 64 years old • No experience • Conversational proficiency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • The spanish tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
Spanish Lessons
Heather J.
Aug 13, 2026
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Sheila was so easy to work with! We needed an officiant for our wedding ceremony, but weren’t really sure where to start. Sheila was reassuring, accommodating, and informed us of everything along the way! I appreciated that with all of the chaos of the wedding, she kept in touch so I didn’t have to worry or reach out to her.
Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Jodeen N.
May 6, 2026
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had a great experience working with Sheila as my tutor. She is patient, knowledgeable, and really takes the time to make sure you understand the material instead of just rushing through it. No matter how many questions I asked, she explained things clearly and in a way that actually made sense to me.
She creates a comfortable learning environment, which made it easy for me to stay engaged and grasp the concept of each. I’ve seen real improvement since working with her, and I appreciate how supportive, patient andencouraging she is throughout the process.
I would definitely recommend Sheila to anyone looking for a reliable and effective tutor!
Details: Non-student • GED • Reading • Writing • Math • Not yet scheduled • Remotely (phone or internet)
Test Prep Services
Christine M.
Mar 20, 2026
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Sheila is wonderful, I can’t say enough about her… she works through all problems step by step for better understanding and gives extra study material , in between sessions
Details: Graduate school • Pre-algebra • Algebra • Geometry • 45 - 64 years old • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
Math Tutoring
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Sheila Callahan
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I can work with my prices if you are on a budget.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to do a phone consult and then begin work.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I earned my NYS permanent teaching certificate in Spanish in 1996.
I have studied Spanish since 1981.
I have tutored a number of students for the GED exam in the last 32 years.
I have tutored students for the ASVAB exam Accuplacer, TOEFL and TEAS exam.
