Hello! I am Lisa Pandone-Benson. I am a certified teacher and tutor having
graduated from the State University of New York at Albany (New York). My
B.A. degree was in Anthropology and Early Elementary Education with a
double minor in English Language Arts and Mathematics. I also hold an MPA
in Education Public Policy.
In my career, I have been a classroom teacher, a substitute and currently have
a robust roster of students I tutor. In the last few years, I have successfully
instructed more than 300 students in English Language Arts, Literacy
(kindergarten through 12 grades in phonics, spelling, reading), as well as
mathematics.
I hold training in Science of Reading, Orton Gillingham, Dyslexia, Autism
and teaching students with ADHD.
My passion is to educate our youth. I tutor K-12 English Language Arts and
K-5 grade mathematics. I specialize in Common Core math, and I also teach
Singapore Math.
My personality is such that am effervescent, very upbeat in my demeanor,
kind, and meet the student on their level of comfort. Each student is unique.
I pride myself on being a partner with both the student and the parent(s) in
discussing the challenges and creating a path to successful outcomes.
By providing personalized support, positive reinforcement, and instructing on
the skills of note taking, study skills, and time management, my students are
thriving and meeting academic goals.
I am a member of the National Association of Tutoring and currently
receiving additional training as a dyslexic coach.
In so many cases, the American education system has not proven to be
effective for all our children. Tutors play an essential role in the education of
our American youth. I am proud of my profession; I love to tutor and teach.
Each student is special to me.
My list of testimonials can be found on my website:
www.TutorMeSmarter.com