Happy Teacher 444
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About this tutor
Online Tutor 💻📚 Dyslexia & Special Needs Specialist 👩🏫
🙁 Does the school say that your child is below grade level?
😫 Does your child come home and say “Why can’t I read like everyone else?”
😢 Do they say “I give up, I’m just stupid”
😩 Is homework a constant battle?
🤔 Do you wonder if your child has Dyslexia?
🤔 Do they reverse their "b" & "d"?
🏫 Does your child receive extra help at school but it just isn’t enough?
That’s where I come in!!
📖 I will directly teach your child how to read.
👩🏫 I will work 1:1 with your child to laser focus on the exact skills that your child is struggling with.
🍎 I will teach your child strategies to help them learn whatever is a challenge.
❤️ I will help them learn to love to learn!
😉 I WILL find what works for YOUR child!!
-“I hated reading with a burning passion. I struggled to read anything much harder than a picture book… By the time I left, I loved reading and was reading full-on chapter books📚 .” Gwyn
WHY PICK KATHY?
📈 Reading level & confidence will increase
😊 Improved self-confidence
📚 Direct 1:1 instruction tailored to your child’s needs
👩🏫 20+ years of experience as a Learning Disabilities Specialist
📖 WRS Level I Certified Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner
🏠 Online tutoring in the COMFORT of your own home 🏡. No running 🏃♀️around for you!
😊 I am very approachable and am extremely good at making people feel comfortable. I like to joke around but students know when it is time to work. I like to make learning fun and use a variety of modalities to teach. I feel if you can make a skill relevant to learn then it is easier to understand 😉
WHY IS ONLINE TUTORING BETTER?
😊 your child will be more apt to ask questions compared to in the classroom
😌 relaxed atmosphere (great for kids with anxiety)
📚 lessons are driven by the needs of your child
🎙️lessons can be recorded
💻 I have quick access to millions of resources
🚗 convenient with no traveling
🏡 in the comfort of your own home
🏡 never have to miss a session due to weather, sickness etc.
Others have said:
- Kathy is such a great tutor. Very patient and connects well with my daughter. My daughter doesn't like reading and was having a very difficult time learning. But she looks forward to each session with Kathy and has improved her reading skills and confidence greatly in just a few weeks. Others have noticed as well. She's been such an amazing help to my daughter.
- I was looking for a reading tutor for my 6 year old daughter (who has recently been diagnosed with dyslexia and low cognitive levels) and we found Ms. Kathy. She has been so patient with my daughter but knows how hard to push her to get the best out of her. My daughter asks me each day if we get to see Ms. Kathy today and when it’s not her day she says well I miss her and want to play. When your child considers working on something that comes hard to them “play” you know you found the correct person. We highly recommended Ms. Kathy
- “We discovered a teacher who began connecting with her. She was able to make the day fun and bring some joy into it”
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“She was able to help the kids learn and adapt to what she was doing to the needs and abilities of where her kids were.”
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“I am thrilled to highly recommended Kathy to you and your children.”
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“couldn’t wait to go to her class because they felt a level of success that would frequently elude them in other settings.”
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“stands out as someone who cares deeply for the students whom she teaches.”
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“She is passionate about her subject matter and wants every child to succeed and to feel valued.”
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“She would re-teach the concepts as necessary and utilize strategies to reach each student.”
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“always displayed patience, understanding and a sense of humor that put them at ease immediately.”
Call me 📞 774-234-6074
https://www.tutorforlearningdisabilities.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-cousineau-5578b218b/
I absolutely LOVE ❤️ what I do!!! I am able to pinpoint where a student's weaknesses are, laser focus on it & make wonderful progress in a short time 😉!!
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Rutland, MA 01543
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She’s been so great with my daughter and has helped her reading tremendously. She’s very patient and kind and gets to know her students to further connect with and help them.
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I entered her class with a kindergarten read level in fifth grade. By the time I left her class, I was reading on grade level and soon reading and writing became my strongest area of academics. She taught me how to look for different solutions to a problem. Giving up was never an option but looking for a new path to the solution was one of the most important skills I ever learned from her. It's because of her that I am now in college. She always the right level of encouragement, pushing, and acceptance that allowed me to grow.
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FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I begin by talking to the parent about what their child's needs are and their goal for acquiring my tutoring service. We then set up a time that I can assess the child. From there we talk again and I give them my results and recommendations.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am certified in both Elementary and Special Education. I have a Master's degree.
I am a Wilson Dyslexia Practioner and I am trained in many other specialized programs.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge $75 an hour. All payments are set up on an automatic payment with PayPal. You can choose weekly, biweekly, or monthly. If you choose more than one session a week there is a discount as more the more days are added.
How did you get started teaching?
I grew up knowing that I wanted to be a teacher (I even made my brother "play school" lol). Through high school and college I worked in various positions at a residential school. After college I stayed there until I found a teaching job. I was SO excited to finally be living my dream!
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, behavior disorder, etc.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I am fond of talking to a previous student that is now in college to be a teacher and credits me for being one of the most influential people in her life.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
- HOW MUCH SHOULD I EXPECT TO PAY FOR A TUTOR?
- High Schooler: $10-$15 per hour
- College student: $20-$30 per hour
- College graduate: $35-$45 per hour
- Certified/Qualified NEW teacher: $40 - $50
- Certified/Highly Qualified Experienced teacher: $50 and up
- Specialist/ Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner: $75 and up
- **The more training & experience that a tutor has, the more in-depth understanding your child will achieve with quicker results **
- NOTE: You can expect to pay at least $100 per hour (or more) for a tutor that works through a large tutoring company, such as Sylvan. The big companies pay their tutors on an average of $10-$15 an hour.
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