1 of 7

Connect with hundreds of tutors like Cathy

Expert tutoring for students at all levels

150,000+ clients. 4.9 / 5.0 Rating of Tutoring Sessions

Who needs a tutor?
How soon do you need tutoring?
What is your name?
What is your zip code?
What is your email address?
What is your phone number?
Featured by
Tutors from
A photo of Cathy, a tutor from Florida State University

Cathy

Certified Tutor

Call us today to connect with a top tutor
(888) 888-0446

My entire career has been about human development. I have worked with all ages--from infants and toddlers through 80+ year olds. I truly believe in lifelong learning. My work with Varsity Tutors has been focused on creative writing, phonics, adult literacy, and English language learning. My approach starts with learning the interests and skills of the students to ensure I develop engaging lessons designed to meet student goals. I am certified to teach English as a foreign language. My experience includes working with adults just starting to learn English, adults with considerable knowledge and experience, and advanced learners. Conversation tutoring helps build confidence and vocabulary. American accent training helps learners sound more like native speakers. I have worked with students from around the world including China, Korea, South America, Jamaica, and Africa. I offered virtual and in-person writing courses through a local public school system's adult and community education program from 2016 through 2020. I have also offered virtual and in-person courses and one-on-one tutoring for children and adults through my own company, CStarsky Lifelong Learning LLC, since 2014. I started teaching writing courses focused on documenting personal history because we all have stories to tell and can learn from each other. I wanted to give people an opportunity to share their stories with friends, family, and future generations. Adults who enrolled in my course often seemed to focus on writing fiction, so I created the "Storytelling: Painting Pictures with Words" course. We focus on strategies to capture the attention of the target audience. I emphasize using imagery and engaging all of the senses in this course. Over the years I have traveled extensively across the US. I have even been to Alaska three times. My overseas travel has included Norway, Ireland, the Netherlands, Japan, and South Korea. I was born in Ohio. My family moved to Miami, Florida at the end of my 4th grade year. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Child Development at Florida State University, my Master's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University, and my Ph.D. in Child and Family Development from the University of Georgia. I currently live in Burke, Virginia but plan to move back to Colorado in the near future

Connect with a tutor like Cathy

Cathy’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Florida State University - Bachelor of Science, Child Development

Graduate Degree: Colorado State University-System Office - Master of Science, Human Development and Family Studies

Graduate Degree: University of Georgia - Doctor of Science, Child Development

Hobbies

In my spare time I enjoy Pilates and gardening. Hummingbirds provide great entertainment as they feast at my cardinal flowers. I also enjoy reading fiction. When I want to get lost in an entertaining book I pick up a Janet Evanovich book and enjoy the adventures of Stephanie Plum.

Tutoring Subjects

Adult ESL/ELL

Adult Literacy

Creative Writing

Elementary School English

Elementary School Reading

Elementary School Writing

English

English Language Arts Substitute

ESL/ELL

High School Writing

Human Development

Middle School English

Middle School Writing

Phonics

Reading

Science

Substitute

Writing

Connect with a tutor like Cathy