Introduction: I am a certified educator for grades K-8 coupled with a special education endorsement. I also have over 18 successful years as a private tutor in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics and study skills. I offer pre and post assessments to customize lessons to meet your student's specific needs. Lesson plans are individualized, creative, fun and most importantly, motivating. I will initiate a collaborative relationship with any and all appropriate teachers and other support staff involved in your child's education. Primarily, I tutor out of my home but am open to meeting at the student's home or a public library or another place of your choice. My passions are children, teaching and seeing what happens to a child when they gain the confidence and/or skills they were previously lacking before the intervention of some one-on-one time with a professional, caring teacher. It's a beautiful thing.