Connie J. Burge, Owner, Teacher, Writer and Artist

Experienced:  A  35-year-old with ADD, with my instruction, improved in   his reading from a 4th grade level to high school level in six months.

Honest:  A second-grader  presented with all the symptoms of dyslexia.  After a few months of using those teaching methods, she had only progressed from a “D” level in spelling to a “C” level.  I asked for her to be tested by an educational psychologist, who determined she had a physical problem with her eye and she was sent to an eye therapist for physical eye exercises.  After six weeks of this, her spelling level jumped from ”C” to “A,” where it has remained.  She had had all of her problems in school because she couldn’t see!  Her social life improved dramatically, she began enjoying school, and continues to get good grades. 

Gentle and patient:  Clients often comment on my ability to be sensitive to student needs and flexible in my instruction.

Professional qualifications:

*  B.A. in education/liberal arts

* Reading endorsement

* Children’s book author and illustrator

*  Ten years in tutoring