Virtual · One-on-One · Grades 6–12 & College
Steady support, at your own pace, from wherever you are.
Through virtual sessions, I help students gain valuable skills that increase understanding of course material, improve writing clarity, and build lasting confidence.
About Kris
A former classroom & college educator, now in your corner one-on-one.
I'm a Florida Board of Education certified teacher with 12 years of professional public-school teaching, and a retired college professor with 12 years of instructional experience in the public college system.
I hold a B.A. in English from Saint Leo University and a Master's degree in Education (M.Ed.) from the University of South Florida. I'm excited about one-on-one instruction, which gives students a tailored learning experience on a regular, recurring basis.
Outside of tutoring, I enjoy traveling, gardening, and music.
- Skilled at building curriculum maps aligned to Florida school district standards
- Always happy to help parents reach out to teachers and make sense of educational jargon
- Customized learning plans tailored to each student's needs
“I strive to inspire students by creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where learning feels like a shared journey.”
Skill-Building Workshops
Beyond regular tutoring, I offer standalone workshops on stress management, growth mindset, and reading comprehension. See workshops & pricing →
For Middle & High School Students
Reading, Writing & ELA — How I Help
A small sample of the strategies I use to help students build academic skills, organizational habits, and confidence.
Chunking
Students break text into smaller sections to build understanding of the main idea, details, and non-fiction information.
Read On & Context Clues
Students are encouraged to keep reading past unfamiliar words, developing the skill of reading for meaning and vocabulary in context.
Growth Mindset
I teach students to handle failure and learn from mistakes — praising effort over raw intelligence to build grit and perseverance.
Creativity & Ownership
Rather than rote memorization, I use thought-provoking questions, open-ended assignments, and brainstorming to build understanding — plus games, web quests, and interactive storytelling to make reading enjoyable.
Bridging the Gap
For students with an IEP or 504 plan, I incorporate all suggested strategies into our sessions so students succeed in class and gain confidence.
Quick Writes
Students spend 2–3 minutes at the end of a lesson writing a summary of a key concept or noting a lingering question.
Muddiest Point
Students write down the single most confusing concept from the session, so we can address specific gaps right away.
Live Polling & Gamification
Interactive platforms like Kahoot! and Quizizz test knowledge and motivate students through friendly competition and instant scoring.
For College Students
Composition & Literature Support
I encourage students to look beyond immediate challenges toward future success, building a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where learning feels like a shared journey.
English Composition 1101 (or 1) & Remedial Writing*
Various teaching methods to help build strong writing skills, employ correct structure and grammar, and use MLA format.
English Composition 1102 (2), Remedial Reading*, Advanced Literature, World Theatre & Drama, Victorian British Literature & Shakespeare
I help students see “Literature as a Lens” — shaping their understanding of the major issues, themes, motifs, and ideas that influenced writers of the time.
*Taught during my years as a college professor, prior to retirement — now offered through one-on-one tutoring.
Minute Mindfulness for Stress Reduction: each week, I demonstrate a strategy students can use to reduce stress and bring attention to the task at hand.
Good to Know
Policies
Session Details
- Sessions run Monday–Thursday, 2 p.m.–6 p.m. (last session starts at 6 p.m.)
- Sessions are 50 minutes long, camera on at all times.
- Late arrivals: the session still ends on time.
- 10 minutes late counts as a no-show.
No-Shows & Emergencies
- The session is still deducted from your package if a student doesn't attend.
- Illness or emergencies allow one tutor-scheduled make-up session.
- Grades 6–12: two no-shows in a month require a parent/guardian conference before continuing.
- College students: two no-shows lead to a conference between tutor and student.
Pricing
Rates & Packages
Single sessions are $40 each. Prefer ongoing, consistent support? Save with a prepaid package below — chosen during or after your free consult.
4-Session Package
$160
Four 50-minute sessions — a great way to get started.
8-Session Package
$320 +1 Bonus Session
Eight sessions, plus a ninth on us — our most popular option.
12-Session Package
$480 + Free Workshop
Twelve sessions with the Stress-Management Workshop included at no extra cost.
Single sessions and packages are both selected during or after your free consultation, once we've confirmed it's a good fit — payment is handled securely through Stripe at that point.
Skill-Building Workshops
Standalone Workshops
Focused, one-off workshops on the skills that support everything else — no ongoing commitment or consult required. Just reach out to book.
Stress Management for Testing & Classroom Anxiety
Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.
$40 1 Session
Practical strategies to help students manage stress and anxiety around testing and the classroom environment, and stay calm and focused when it counts.
Growth Mindset & Learning Goals
Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m.
$80 2 Sessions
A two-part workshop: shifting from negative to positive thinking and taking positive ownership and accountability, then setting learning goals that reach beyond the classroom. One booking covers both weekly sessions.
Comprehension Workshop
Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
$120 3 Sessions
A three-part series building reading comprehension: pre-reading strategies and understanding the text, finding the main idea and reading for details, and selecting the best answer based on text evidence. One booking covers all three weekly sessions.
Workshops are standalone and can be booked directly — no free consult required.
First Steps
Getting started is simple.
- Free 15-minute consult — we'll talk through whether tutoring is a good match for your student's needs. Consults that run longer are $20 per 30 minutes.
- Learning-style questionnaire — for younger students, a short questionnaire helps me understand their learning style. High school and college students receive a questionnaire to clarify goals and needs.
- Written contract — outlining hours, fees, and session policies between the tutoring service and the parent or guardian.
Entirely virtual — no extra driving, all sessions from the comfort of home.
For Parents & Guardians
Your role matters, too.
Your role as a parent or guardian is the most important support for your learner. I'm always happy to provide an occasional 10-minute conference to discuss learning issues and assignments.
For weekly items, please send one email a week to the business email with your student's name and concerns — I'll reply as promptly as possible.
Let's Get Started
Book your free consult
Pick a time that works for you below, and it'll land straight on my calendar — no back-and-forth emails needed. Have a quick question first? Reach out directly.
- Email: hello.APtutoring@gmail.com
- Hours: Monday–Thursday, 2 p.m.–6 p.m.
- Format: 100% virtual, camera on