I have over 23 years of experience teaching children from Kindergarten through 5th grade. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's Degree as a Reading Specialist (K-12). Early in my teaching career, I discovered that helping students learn to read brings me the most joy—it's truly my passion, not just a profession.

I love assessing my students to identify their strengths and areas for improvement, then tailoring lessons to meet their individual needs. The most rewarding moment is when that "lightbulb" goes off and they feel a sense of accomplishment! I also strive to make my lessons engaging and interactive.

Currently, I work as a Reading Specialist, supporting students in grades K-5 during the day. After school I provide tutoring services for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade.  I’m always eager to grow as an educator by staying up-to-date with the latest research in reading instruction. I have extensive training, including Orton Gillingham (Comprehensive Plus and Morphology Plus) through IMSE, Wilson, Fundations, SPIRE, the Science of Reading, Heggerty, and Keys to Literacy.

My name is Jennifer Hebert. I am an educator with experience spanning 23 years in K-5 classrooms, currently serving as an instructional coach. I hold a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and am currently pursuing an Education Reading Specialist degree.  I am certified in both Early Childhood Education and as a Reading Specialist (K-12) in Massachusetts. In addition, I am certified a Orton Gillingham Instructor (Gordon College: Accredited by the International Dyslexia Association). I have extensive training in various pedagogical and instructional programs such as Hill for Literacy, Institute for Multisensory Education, Fundations, Heggerty, SPIRE and Crafting Minds.  I'm excited to extend my passion for education to online tutoring, offering personalized learning experiences that instill confidence and a lifelong love for reading!

As a certified reading specialist, I love to foster a love of reading in students. That love of reading comes with the confidence and skill students develop when they have the core foundational skills to decode and making meaning of words. 

As a Special Educator (pre K -12) I have expertise in designing specialized and individualized instruction designed to help all students thrive in foundational skills in reading.  I developed this expertise by completing the Comprehensive IMSE Orton- Gillingham Practicum and am a certified IMSE Orton Gillingham instructor. Comprehensive training, practice and working with a multitude of students across settings and demographics has allowed me to develop the skills to help any students make progress in their reading journey. 

My expertise is enhanced by 25 years of working through a variety of reading programs/strategies, including  Orton Gillingham Comprehensive Plus, Orton Gillingham Morphology Plus, Fundations, SPIRE Heggerty, Keys to Literacy and The Science of Reading.  With my passion for teaching reading, a background in teaching all learners, and the knowledge of the most current reading practices and programs, I am confident in analyzing and developing programs for struggling readers.

Hi! My name is Shea Bangrazi and I am a reading specialist in Massachusetts. I have 9 years of experience teaching children in grades Pre-K to 4th grade.  I hold a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and I am currently working on completing a second  Master’s Degree as a Reading Specialist (K-12). I love teaching reading and phonics in an engaging, multisensory way that students can both enjoy and learn from. I am trained in Hills for Literacy, Orton Gillingham (Comprehensive Plus), Fundations and I have extensive knowledge about the Science of Reading and best teaching practices. I look forward to working with you and your child! 

I have 10 years of teaching experience. My first eight years were spent as a classroom teacher in grades K-2, and the past two years as a reading specialist for grades 1-5. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (grades 1-6) and a Master’s Degree as a Reading Specialist (K-12). I have Massachusetts teaching licenses in Early Childhood, Elementary, and as a Reading Specialist (all levels). I am trained in Orton Gillingham (Comprehensive and Morphology), Fundations, SPIRE, the Science of Reading, and Heggerty. 
One of my favorite parts of working as a reading specialist is working with students to apply phonics not only in reading but to their spelling as well. My goal is to foster the relationship of hearing sounds and encoding them to spell correctly to express an idea, and visually recognizing phonetic patterns in words to read accurately to comprehend information. The intricacies of literacy are my passion that keeps me constantly learning and working to grow children confidence as knowledgeable literate students.

My name is Heather Colby and I am offering SEL tutoring services.  I am a certified school guidance counselor with 24 years of experience. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and am a licensed Massachusetts Guidance Counselor (PreK-9) I have extensive training in Applied Behavioral Analysis and trauma based practices.  In my years as a school counselor, I have worked with students with social/emotional needs, neurodivergence differences and specific learning disabilities. I have helped countless students reach their full academic potential by providing instruction in executive functioning, emotional regulation and study skills.  These are the foundational skills all students need to be successful in the classroom and in the future workforce.

My name is Aury Rivera.  I am a Spanish educator with 5 years of experience.  I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a concentration in Counseling.  I am licensed (Grades 5-12) in Foreign Language: Spanish, certified as an AP Spanish Language Culture Instructor, and certified as an AP Spanish Literature Culture Instructor.  As a native Spanish speaker, sharing the love for my language and Hispanic culture is a passion of mine.

I have dedicated countless hours to perfecting my craft, always striving to create engaging and interactive lessons that will resonate with my students.  Outside of the classroom, I am actively involved in the community, organizing cultural events to further immerse students in the Spanish-speaking world. My goal is to create a vibrant and inclusive environment where students can truly thrive.