Michelle's New Jersey Department of Education certification and her classroom experience are in English/Language Arts. Over the years, though, Michelle has found that students' difficulties with reading and writing affect their understanding — and their performance — across the curriculum. Michelle prefers to avoid math, but she can help in all other subjects.
In the course of her work with cross-curricular skill-building in reading and writing, Michelle has observed that, due to their reliance on technology, many students no longer know how to take notes, how to organize their documents or how to manage their time. These are special skills that can be customized to your child's personality, so they can be assured of success, now and in years to come!
My husband and I wanted to take some time to express our most sincere gratitude towards the amazing work you have done with our [daughter]. Within the few months that you have been working with our daughter; her love and interest for learning how to write properly has grown in ways hard to put into words. Our daughter has made a full circle and has gone from 'I don't like writing because is too difficult' to 'I love writing because I can express what's in my mind and not be afraid of making mistakes.' Her grammar and everything else that comes with learning how to write effectively has greatly improved. Our daughter now looks forward to meeting with you each week. You have become the highlight of her week. She is now inspired to write about everything and anything. We are truly grateful and look forward to seeing our daughter reach new heights.
-- Sandra D., Waldwick NJ
Michelle has been tutoring my 14 year old son to improve his writing skills. While it's only been several weeks, she has helped to improve his writing skills significantly. She is kind, courteous and professional. I highly recommend Michelle.
-- Chuck D., Ringwood, NJ
My writing skills paid off because of you! I appreciate that you made me learn how to write proficient essays and did help me understand with professional criticisms using literature! I'm glad that you taught me [to be] a writer and it became so easy to understand once I started loving [the literature].
-- Tahsin A., online client from California
I highly recommend Michelle as an English tutor. Thanks to her guidance, my son has shown tremendous improvement in both his writing and analytical reading skills. Beyond academics, what truly stands out is Michelle’s ability to connect with my son on a personal level, creating a space where he feels confident expressing himself. The progress he’s made is a direct reflection of the thoughtful, engaging support Michelle provides.
-- Lou S., Rockaway, NJ