Academic Tutoring
and Executive Function Skills Coaching
for Lasting Student Success
About Me
My teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that all students deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported. I am passionate about creating joyful, intellectually engaging learning experiences that nurture confidence and curiosity. I bring a strong focus on social-emotional learning and differentiated instruction to my work as a private tutor.
A native of Long Island, New York, I grew up with a deep appreciation for the power of education, inspired by my late mother, a dedicated New York City public school teacher for over 40 years.
Watching my mother build meaningful relationships with her students and their families and create joyful classrooms sparked my love of teaching from an early age. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Spanish from Binghamton University (SUNY), I spent three years in Galicia, Spain, teaching English as a Second Language to high school students. This experience deepened my passion for education and cross-cultural connection. I began my career in community-focused non-profits, but later returned to the classroom, earning my teaching credential through the DeLeT (Day School Leadership and Teaching) Program at Hebrew Union College in Los Angeles. Since moving to North Carolina in July 2020, I have been teaching in independent schools, where I have cultivated a deep commitment to supporting students with a wide range of learning styles and needs.
Services I Offer
Academic Tutoring
I offer one-on-one or small group (in person and/or virtually) tutoring for elementary and middle school students in the following subjects: • Reading - phonics-based literacy instruction • Writing • Math • Social Studies + Science • Spanish
Test Prep
We’ll work on effective test-taking strategies so that students can feel calmer and more confident. These skills will help set students up for success in the course and beyond. • General test prep • ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) and SSAT (Secondary School Admission) • AP tutoring- High school Students AP Spanish: - We’ll work on strategies for the multiple-choice, short-answer, long-essay, and oral components of the exam. - Learners/Students will take these skills and habits and apply them to future learning.
Executive Function Skill Building
I’ll work with students to build the tools they need to stay organized, manage their time, and tackle tasks more independently. Through patient, personalized coaching, we work on creating sustainable routines and developing self-advocacy skills—so students feel more confident and better prepared for the demands of school and life beyond the classroom. I offer support with: • Organization • Study habits + test-taking skills • Planning + prioritizing • Time + task management • Focus + Attention • Following directions
Testimonials
After going through numerous tutors, Ashley was referred to me by my daughter’s school.
We started working with Ashley for the 5th grade school year, and I can’t begin to tell you how much my daughter has excelled in her core subjects; more importantly, her self-confidence has increased.
She now feels empowered to ask for help when she needs it, which is a huge step forward in her growth and development as a lifelong learner.
Ashley also maintains open communication with my daughter’s teachers, creating a seamless support system.
Ashley has a way of meeting your child where they are academically and building them up from there.
My daughter is looking forward to continuing her work with Ashley as she enters middle school.
Yolanda S., Parent