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Tutoring and Education Services

Now Enrolling- Summer Tutoring 2024 ⬇️

Summer Tutoring 2024

Unlock Your Child’s Potential with Summer Tutoring! July 15-19 and August 12-16 still have spots open! Enroll now!

Is your child ready to make the most of their summer? Give them the tools they need to succeed with our one-on-one virtual tutoring sessions designed for grades 3-10. Our week-long sessions in July and August offer personalized attention for one hour a day, ensuring your child gets the most out of their summer learning experience. The price will be $250 per week, a discount from regular tutoring.

July 15-19 (1 hour each day)

August 12-16 (1 hour each day)

Morning slots: 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 ET
Afternoon slots: 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 ET

Why Choose Summer Tutoring?

  • Bridge the Academic Gap: Keep your child’s skills sharp and ready for the next school year. Our tailored programs help maintain and enhance reading, writing, critical thinking, creative thinking, elementary math, and everyday English skills.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Sign up for one week or all four weeks to fit your summer plans. Our flexible options make it easy to prioritize learning while enjoying the summer break.
  • Engaging Curriculum: Our courses include engaging book studies and exciting project-based learning opportunities that make education fun and relevant.
  • Discounted weekly sessions let you save money to splurge on a few fruit smoothies for the kids this summer!

Don’t let summer slide by without taking advantage of this valuable opportunity. 

Email me for details and enrollment link. (Please include your name and child’s name/grade/school/city.)

Enroll Now at Tailor Joy

Set your child up for success and make this summer a season of growth and learning! Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now.

Week Long Summer Courses

Grades 3-6

(math, reading, writing, critical thinking, creative thinking, and no homework)

Plan a Camping Trip (project based learning)

Grades 6-10

(reading, writing, critical thinking, creative thinking, and daily homework)

Book Study – How to Read Literature Like Professor – For Kids (parent to provide book, will include 30-60 minutes daily homework) and some Everyday ELA (Practical reading/writing/speaking/listening (such as thank you notes, letters of complaint, phone messages, making appointments, news articles, and more)

Sign up for tutoring with Jennifer Donaldson, a certified teacher! 

Click ➡️ here to join the waitlist to get notified about tutoring openings for Fall 2024. Registration is now open and only a few spots remain!

  • Need a boost academically?
  • Want to help your child get organized and manage time and assignments better?
  • Want to help your child think critically?
  • Want to help your child learn to advocate more at school?
  • Not seeing joy in your child’s current educational experience?

private tutoring available

School Year Tutoring runs September – May.
Summer Tutoring runs July and August.

Specializing in 3rd – 9th grade tutoring tailored to your child’s educational needs, especially in reading, writing, study skills, and organization, serving students grades 3 – college.

Private tutoring serving families in Apex, NC and almost anywhere you can take your computer with internet.

55 minute sessions/$60 session

Virtual tutoring using Zoom and screen sharing

Why should you hire a private tutor? Read here for 5 Reasons to Hire a Private Tutor.

Online Tutoring Services

  • remediation
  • enrichment
  • Math 3nd-5th grade
  • Reading/Writing 3nd-9th grade
  • Reading/Writing/Project Planning 9th – 12th grade
  • elementary and middle school homework help
  • study skills (test prep, organization, note taking)
  • study skills 101 for college students
  • homework/project help
  • organization
  • critical/creative thinking
  • reading fluency/comprehension
  • life skills
  • special needs tutoring
  • track out, summer break (summer schedule usually opens up in May each year)
  • homeschool tutoring
  • expat tutoring
  • international school tutoring
  • conversational English (ESL) for teens

Certified NC elementary teacher, wife, and mom of 2 grown kids (click here to read more about me)

Many years of teaching, substitute teaching, and tutoring experience with distinguished professional ratings. More than 3000 hours of private tutoring in person and online.

References available upon request

Conversational ESL Tutoring

Want to learn and practice conversational English? One-on-one private online tutoring sessions with reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities. Limited space available. 

55 minute sessions/$60 session

For Teens and Adults

Resource Page for Students, Parents, and Teachers

Click here to go to the resource page for educational sites and resources. 

Click here to go to a list of my favorite parenting books.

Click here to go to a list of read aloud favorites for the middle years.

Click here to read about collecting useful tutoring resources.

Testing Services

Contact me regarding test administration. I am approved to administer Stanford/OLSAT® and Iowa Assessments/CogAT®. Tests can be purchased here https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/content/testing