Tutors

These listings include those providing tutoring and instruction in academic subjects, art, and music. Many tutors teach a variety of subjects–an English teacher may provide violin lessons– so be sure to read the listings carefully. Listing does not imply endorsement by the New Hampshire Homeschooling Coalition.  (With so many listings over the years–we’ve had a website since 2000!– it can be hard to keep up-to-date. If you find a listing that’s no longer active, please let us know at webmaster@nhhomeschooling.org.)

Alton

As a licensed Curriculum Administrator and Reading and Writing Specialist I offer evaluations,curriculum consultation, reading specialist consultation and assessment. I have worked with students from fourth grade through high school, and even college. I am willing to will advise according to your existing curriculum or provide enrichment consultation. In addition to experience with composition, literature, public speaking I am also competent in many other hands-on non-academic areas including: woodworking, small animal care, automobile maintenance, etc. Willing to travel within 40 miles of Alton; online assistance via email also possible. Literacy1066@gmail.com

Julie Way M.Ed. NH Certified Reading and Writing Specialist and Educational Therapist. discoverylearningnh@gmail.com (603) 520-2022. I am available for private tutoring for elementary school children. My fee is $40.00 per hour. tutoring in Reading and Writing Skills elementary-high school. I also provide educational therapy for students with learning issues. (free consultation available). See www.discoverylearningnh.org for details.

Amherst

Lori Cinque, M.S. Ed , Certified Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading Specialist with 7 years experience in intensive one on one instruction. Available for private tutoring of elementary, middle and high school students in the areas of Reading and Spelling, Writing Skills and Grammar, Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary. I am willing to travel to homes in the Nashua area within a 20 minute radius of my home in South Amherst. lcinque@comcast.net

Barrington

Alchemy School of Music offers morning, afternoon and evening music classes to accommodate homeschool students who want to study music. Private lessons are offered on piano, violin, guitar and drums. We have two studios one in Hampton, NH and one in Barrington, NH. For information call (603) 601-7318. We have a full service music store with instrument sales and rentals. Beginning group guitar classes available for groups of 5 to 8 students, get a group together and give us a call.

Janet Curcio Wilson. Tutoring in Writing, Study Skills, College Essay Writing, Research and Report-Writing, Games-Based Online Learning, Art, Movement & Improvisational Dance as well as the many courses listed on my website, www.InspiredLearningLLC.net. 603-703-4545 – 360 Pine Tree Place, Rte 101 Bedford, NH 03110, jcwilson at InspiredLearningLLC dot net (please assemble the email address to send mail.)

Bedford

Lisa Khalafi tutors students learning to read, struggling to read, or diagnosed with a language based learning disability such as Dyslexia. She has  homeschooled her children in the past.  Lisa is a Certified Orton Gillingham tutor/dyslexia practitioner (through the  Children’s Dylexia Center in Nashua). She also has a Masters in Special Education and is certified to teach k-12.  Contact Lisa at 603-540-7714 or literacylinksnh@gmail.com

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Brookline

Speech/Language Enrichment. Acquiring skills through fun interactive programs and activities! I provide instruction at the following public libraries: Brookline, Milford, Nashua (NH) & Townsend (MA). S/L Areas: Articulation, Receptive & Expressive Language, Comprehension & Social Language. Knowledge of the following Lindamood-Bell Programs: LiPS, Seeing Stars, and Visualizing & Verbalizing. Please email SL.Enrichment@aol.com

Center Barnstead

Mel Epstein–private music instructor. I live in Ctr. Barnstead and have taught music in the state for 30 years. A number of my students are home schoolers in the Concord area. I teach piano, keyboard, accordion, guitar, bass, drums, violin, cello, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, harmonica, voice, songwriting and theory. I’ve written a number of music theory books and articles as well as 3 songbooks. Please email me at epstein_wp@tds.net or phone me at (603) 848-7006.

Center Sandwich

Noelle Beaudin is a member of the Music Teachers National Association, Piano Teachers Guild, and alumni of The Boston Conservatory of Music, and has been teaching piano privately in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire for over 12 years. My studio is located in Center Sandwich. I teach all ages and levels – Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced Piano lessons. I am accepting new students for 2013, please contact me if you are interested in starting or restarting your interest in Piano. nobeau@nhpiano.com 603-287-6550 or mobile: 603-677-6537.

Charlestown

Kirsten Becker of Heartsong Music Studio, located in Charlestown, NH. I offer private piano lessons for students ages 7 and up, and parents too. My rates are $15.00 for a half-hour/$20.00 for forty-five minutes, and I offer weekly or bi-weekly lessons, depending on your schedule and needs. Please call 603-826-4465 for more information, or email me at kirkybell-10 at comcast.net.

Chester

Tutoring With Mrs. Claybourn – Licensed K-6th. Elementary Teacher All Subjects K-5. $45/hour, in-person near Chester or online. Contact at (803) 370-3440 or cindyclaybourn@gmail.com.

Last updated: August 2023

Claremont

Patricia Jones, Claremont, NH (603)542-4352, nhteacher19b@gmail.com
NH certified teacher with endorsements in elementary education, general special education, and learning disabilities. I have a Masters in Education and over twenty years teaching experience in public and private schools. I tutor academic subjects, help with organizational and test-taking skills, do homeschool portfolio evaluations, and provide consultation and support to homeschooling families.

Lauren E. Simpson. I am a NH certified elementary school teacher who has taught in public schools for the past 11 years. I would like to help elementary kids based on their needs. For example, I can work with a student for the long term such as getting them extra help or an academic boost, or for the short term such as helping them navigate through a tough school project. Website https://sites.google.com/site/nhteacherwhotutors/

Mrs. Amanda Sweely Private piano/flute teacher (Classical, Sacred, Folk, tasteful modern artists ie: Jim Brickman, Brian Crain—sorry, no pop or rock) The Sounds of Music Studio, located in Claremont, NH. We do hold recitals! $80 per month (4 half hr. scheduled lessons) Tuesdays and Thursdays (limited morning, afternoon, early evening spots available). Claremont, NH 03743, 603-543-3875.

Concord

Become a Naturalist! My name is Caroline Durr, MEd, and I am an experienced educator with over 30 years of teaching experience. I am passionate about studying nature. I am interested in sharing a unique nature study program with individuals or small groups of elementary or middle school students. Through games, stories, exploration, journaling and research students learn native plants, animals, bird language, ecological indicators and the connection of all things. Most of the program takes place outdoors. I live in Contoocook and am willing to travel up to 20 miles. Ideally I would meet with students at least 2 times a week for 2 ½ hours but the program is flexible. I excel at connecting with kids and helping them connect to themselves and the world around them. In addition to educational tutoring I am also available to provide more general mentoring services. $30.00 – 75.00/hour depending on group size. I can be contacted at carolinedurr1@gmail.com.

Last updated May 2023.

Cheryl Bourassa is a certified social studies teacher, with 20 years of experience teaching at the high school level, including ten years of teaching Advanced Placement American History. I have a masters degree in American History. I am interested in helping students explore the ‘gray’ areas of social studies, learning to develop and defend positions on questions for which there isn’t a single correct answer. I also have extensive experience as a writing coach, successfully helping many students improve their analytical writing skills. I am available to work with individuals or home school groups. Call (603) 224- 1644

Amy Comparetto, Piano Instructor – Prodigy Piano Instruction welcomes children as young as three to learn to play the piano, compose, and perform. Emphasis on game-based learning, improv and composition, and the engaging curriculum makes my studio unique. I always offer a free trial lesson, so if you want to come in and see if my teaching style is right for your child, there’s no commitment to sign up. Visit my website figaromusicstudios.com to find plenty of information and testimonials. To schedule a class, contact Amy Comparetto at amy@figaromusicstudios.com or 603.715.4453

Heidi Crumrine–Certified English Teacher in grades 5-12 who can provide tutoring and instruction in reading, writing, organizational/executive functioning skills, as well as general academic support/guidance in the humanities. In addition, I can provide targeted reading and writing instruction and use a variety of formal and informal assessments to identify strengths and weaknesses for learners who both struggle or excel in reading. 603-568-9988, hejinrome@yahoo.com

Agustín Díaz has been teaching Spanish in New Hampshire for the last twenty years and is currently teaching at the college level. He is available to: tutor, create lesson plans, syllabi, instructional materials, exams and evaluations; locate educational resources online and otherwise; educate students about Spanish-speaking countries, history, and culture; organize group travel to domestic and foreign destinations; translate and interpret lectures, sermons, written materials, lead and translate for tourist groups and work / outreach crews. (603) 529 4527, aadiazn@gmail.com

Cheryl Laughlin, certified music teacher, 35 years teaching experience. Private and group piano lessons for all ages including Kindergarten students. Folk dancing and group recorder lessons. The Music Workshop of Concord, 64 Dunklee St., Concord, NH 03301, 603-226-0690, www.musicworkshopofconcord.com.

Since 2004, Jacqueline Morin has taught piano and music theory to students ranging from young beginners to college music majors.  She graduated summa cum laude from West Chester University with a M.M. in Piano Pedagogy and Plymouth State University with a B.A. in Piano Performance and Pedagogy. Additional studies include the Tanglewood Young Artists Piano Program and the Oxford Summer Program in-residence at Lincoln College of Oxford University.  Jacqueline is an active member of the Music Teachers National Association, currently serving as secretary on the NH board and is on the Fall Festival committee. In 2007, she was the recipient of the MTNA Star Award for academic and teaching excellence. She is a frequent adjudicator for MENC and NHMTA events. Jacqueline teaches from her home studio in Concord, NH.  She is offering a 10% discount to students who sign-up for lessons outside of her usual busy teaching hours (weekdays 3:00-8:00).  For more information visit www.missjackienotes.com or contact Jacqueline at jackiemmorin@gmail.com.

Astrid Ruff, Concord, astridruff@me.com. I was born and raised in Germany and have been living in NH for the past 10 years. I have been tutoring High School students, as well as teaching professionals the basics for about 9 years. When my children were small I played an active part in a small parent-run German kindergarten and still volunteer my time to teach German at a local pre-school. I am available during school days and after school.

Mary E. Sheys, BA Lesley University, Cognitive Development & Learning Theory, MA Lesley University, Thought & Language. I have been teaching since 1992 and worked in administration for 9 years before starting my own consulting firm. I am interested in working with elementary age or middle school age children on any and all subjects. I most enjoy teaching writing and math, but am also well-versed in reading instruction and assessment. High school writing/reading/journaling are a passion of mine, and I would also enjoy helping students prepare college essay applications. I am willing to travel 25 miles in any direction for regular instruction, and can also take appointments in my home at 15 Gallen Drive where I have a classroom and waiting room for families. You may contact me at msheys69 at gmail dot com.

Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall Street in downtown Concord, NH, is a “home for musical friendships”! Its mission is to foster a sense of community through music by providing the fullest possible array of musical experiences for people of all ages, musical abilities, and backgrounds. The Music School offers musical instruction, performance, and participation, in a musical environment that is welcoming and offers access to all. The School’s 1,400 weekly students have ranged in age from 6 months to 90 years and come to the School from more than 100 communities in four states. Click for info about individual music lessons; Purple Finches Youth Chorus; music therapy; and early childhood programs; For more, visit ccmusicschool.org or call 603-228-1196.

Club Z! Tutoring Services specializes in customized one-on-one tutoring. The Club Z! tutoring program is successful because it provides highly individualized, one-on-one instruction in the comfort and security of your home or other location of your choice. What we don’t offer is a one-size-fits-all type program. All sessions are customized to meet the needs of each unique student. We tutor students of all ages, pre-kindergarten through adult with personal, private, individual tutoring in all core subjects, as well as study skills, foreign languages, standardized test prep. Group rates are also available. Our Club Z! tutors are selected for their exemplary commitment to hard-work and their dedication to education. See more at: http://clubztutoring.com/1choicetutoring

Deerfield

Cassie Reed. Music teacher for 27 years. Teaches preschool music and movement classes and piano in her studio. She can create specific curriculum and music classes to fit the needs of homeschooling families- whether it is music theory, composition, music history, or general music appreciation. NH state teaching certificate in Music Ed grades k-12, nationally certified teacher of music through MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) and holds a certificate in early childhood music through the Music Together Foundation. She is also a member of the Music Link national Foundation which offers scholarships and discounts to students who qualify for financial assistance. Call 289-5630.

Derry

Children’s piano teacher specializing in beginners (reading age), but enjoys students ages 4 to 68! $20.00 per half hour/my home in Derry NH. (Extra charge/your home). 603-490-3197

Cedar Towne, professional pianist and teacher located in Derry, NH. Private piano lessons taught out of home studio at a rate of $20 per half hour. Piano pedagogy graduate with experience in teaching, accompanying vocal university students, playing for wedding processionals and receptions, and playing for senior citizen gatherings. For more information, contact me at cedartowne@gmail.com, (603) 437-2251.

CELEBRATING THE WHOLE CHILD
I have over 20 years of experience as an occupational therapy practitioner and can support families with life skills, sensory strategies, regulation, children’s yoga and mindfulness as well as strategies for visual motor and visual perception success. I have extensive experience working with children with a wide variety of learning styles and abilities. Contact Alison at a-lovejoy@comcast.net for additional information on how to receive consultations and support.

Lucky Dog Music. Private one on one music lessons for homeschoolers ages 4-18 for guitar and bass lessons at our location in Derry, NH or Skype™ or FaceTime® Music Lessons – without leaving home for those homeschoolers who can’t make it to us!
Lucky Dog Music is a professional music studio located in Southern New Hampshire offering private music instruction, early childhood music classes, summer programs and music parties. Our students come from as far as northern NH and northern MA. We also offer long distance lessons via Skype all taught by Benjamin Cable of Derry, NH. Check us out on Twitter.

Dover

Nationally certified piano instructor with twenty-five years experience is available to teach beginners (age 4) through advanced students. Lessons will be enriched with theory, technique, repertoire and (yes ! – fun!!) Students will have instruction on a grand piano as well as have access to a digital piano in a Dover studio or my Rochester home studio. Contact Yvonne Alling at allingpiano at gmail dot com (please assemble the email address to send mail)

Violin lessons with Melissa Waterhouse. Melissa offers a comfortable, supportive environment for beginners through intermediate students, ages 4 and up. Lessons are tailored to each student’s interests and aspirations, and include basic violin technique, classical repertoire and/or fiddling, chamber music/duets, note-reading, theory, and improvisation. Melissa’s fun teaching style incorporates some Suzuki concepts within a mostly traditional format. Trained in New York on classical violin, she received her B.A. from UNH and has also studied Celtic fiddling in Boston and Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Melissa has performed from Carnegie Hall to the Cayman Islands and currently plays regular concerts and shows on the seacoast with many ensembles, in various styles. Lessons are given in Melissa’s sunny home studio, close to Willand Pond and Long Hill Memorial Park/Playground. Contact her at melissa46@comcast.net, or visit here.

Exeter

Sarah Brink, piano, organ, Kinder-Keys. Exeter and Hampton locations. One and two month introductory gift packages available. Special rates for homeschoolers having lessons before 3:00 PM are: $27 half hour; $32 forty five minutes; $42 hour. Sarah holds an M.M. from the N.E. Conservatory of Music and an M.Th. in Theology from the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in NY. She has performed extensively both as soloist and as accompanist in the US and in Europe. Sarah enjoys teaching all levels of ability and interest – from 6 year olds to 90 year olds. She loves teaching the classics but totally enjoys popular music as well. In addition to private lessons, Sarah teaches Kinder-Keys, a group piano class for young children based on the Yamaha and Keys-for-Kids methods. Presently Sarah is the Music Director/Organist at Trinity Church in Haverhill, MA. https://mcmusicschool.org/our-faculty-bios/sarah-brink-piano/

Ellen Carlson, Nottingham, NH, 603-661-1981. Certified Middle School Math teacher. Masters in Education. Fifteen years teaching experience. Ten years math department head at the Sant Bani School. Also taught math and business at Southern New Hampshire University. Experience with various curriculums: Investigations, Everyday Math, Connected Math, University of Chicago series, IMP (Interactive Mathematics Project), Australian Math. References available upon request (from parents and teachers/administrators). Available during the day. $40 – $60 per hour. Will tutor in your home (up to 30 miles away) or mine.
Also Fiddle/beginning violin instruction. Over 30 years of performing experience. Many styles — bluegrass, swing, jazz, old-time, country, light classical, celtic. Learn more than just fiddle tunes from a violin teacher. Learn how to understand music and begin to improvise right away. Learn how to play with others in a group — singers and other instrumentalists. Teaches correct violin technique. Ellen is fiddler with acoustic roots band High Range and played with Sweet, Hot & Sassy! She also has run a music camp for sixteen years. Lessons available in Nottingham, Exeter, Tilton and Concord. $20 – $60 (depending on size of group and time). www.ellencarlson.com

Jeffrey Kepner, Exeter, NH 778-8266 jeffkepner@yahoo.com
Teaching Experience: grades 6-12, College, Industry. Subjects: All Math, Sciences: Chemistry, Physics, Biology including human anatomy/physiology. Current job: tutoring Math, Science at both high school and college level. Last job: Last job: Adjunct Professor in all Electrical and Electronics subjects @ Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for the “4 Year Submariner Apprentice Program ” & Adjunct Professor at Great Bay Community College, NH and at York County Community College, ME (Electrician Training). Education : B.S. Chemical Engineering, M.S. Electrical Engineering, minor in Biomedical Engineering; additional course work (approx. 4 years) in medical, biological, and environmental engineering fields. Work experience/non-teaching: 20 years in industrial engineering. References: upon request

Interesting in learning Spanish? Need to review over the summer before school starts again? Want to try to move through Spanish classes at a more accelerated pace? Need help reviewing/practicing for the APSpanish language exam? I am your tutor! Spanish tutoring available for all ages by an experienced N.H. certified World Language teacher. Individual and group tutoring available. References upon request. For more information, contact nvernon@sau16.org.

Goffstown

Piano/recorder/music teacher/accompanist available for lessons in my home in Goffstown. Reasonable hourly rate. Group lessons, workshops, circle times, therapeutic music also available. Call Katy Gibney 497-5240

Piano, Voice, and Theory Instruction. Children’s singer/songwriter Judy Pancoast is now accepting new students for her home music studio in Goffstown (Pinardville). In addition to being a professional performing musician, Pancoast has taught music to children, teens and adults for over 20 years. She has a BA in Music and Masters Degree in Education, and is especially adept at establishing rapport with children. She will be expanding her teaching hours this school year to include mornings and early afternoons, perfect for homeschoolers. Music lessons should be fun and not stressful! E-mail mamanook@comcast.net for more information.

Greenfield

Tutoring in writing, English, and public speaking offered by Sebastian Lockwood. As well as storytelling in schools, universities, conferences and clubs, he teaches for several universities. For Lesley and Endicott he teaches in their creative Arts programs teaching the use of poetry, visual arts and storytelling in the classroom. For The Boston Conservatory he teaches a course on, Visual Anthropology. Lockwood has a BA from Boston University and MAs in Education and Anthropology from Cambridge University, UK. Sebastianlockwood77@gmail.com or on Facebook.

Nannette Perrotte offers lessons in voice and a special program in voice-yoga. Learn more at nanetteperrotte.com. Monadnock area.

Weaver Sky Music, Alex Tkaczevski, (Doctor of Musical Arts) is an accomplished composer (composing and producing music for toys and games) and a classical pianist.  He is available to teach lessons in Piano performance, Music Theory, and Music Production with Computers.  Dr. Tkaczevski is fluent in the Russian language and can tutor in that subject as well.  Please visit http://weaverskymusic.com/instructor.html or call his cell (716)425-2362.

Hampton

Violin Lessons. Joanna Cyrus is a skilled and experienced violin instructor, teaching private violin lessons in her beautiful home in Hampton, NH. She is excited about teaching violin to students of all levels and ages, beginner through advanced. Weekday mornings and early afternoons are best. Joanna’s teaching style includes a mix of Suzuki and traditional classical methods. Lessons concentrate on a well rounded approach to proper violin technique, music reading and theory skills, ensemble skills and fostering a love for music playing and performing. Joanna has over 25 years experience teaching private violin lessons in Maine and New Hampshire, and is a long time member of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra and plays string chamber music regularly. Please call Joanna for more information: (603) 926-2570

Hanover

Upper Valley Literacy – Hello! My name is Valerie and I am a licensed reading and writing specialist and K-6 elementary teacher in New Hampshire. I have worked in public schools for twenty years and have worked as a private tutor for over seven years. I specialize in curriculum development that focuses on the needs of students with reading and writing disabilities, emotional disabilities, and difficulty with attention. Primarily, I work with students in kindergarten through grade 5. I use direct and systematic instruction to meet your child’s literacy goals. I am trained in the Wilson Reading System, FUNdations, LiPS, and also use the S.P.I.R.E. and Seesing Stars programs. I will provide the material’s needed for your child’s tutoring sessions.

I am available provide remote literacy tutoring Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Please, email me at uppervalleyliteracy@gmail.com or visit my website for more information. (listing updated Jan. 2024)

The Upper Valley Tutoring company provides instruction, class support and test preparation in all subject areas to students of all ages. We can work face-to-face in and around Hanover, New Hampshire or online using an interactive whiteboard. We can provide a structured curriculum or work with a student to explore personal areas of interest. We are equally comfortable teaching with hands-on real world applications or more traditional methodologies. Our tutors range from Dartmouth College students to experienced classroom teachers. Rates range from $20-75 an hour depending on the subject and experience level of the tutor. The rate is discounted for small group work. For more information go to www.uvtutoring.com, or contact the head tutor/owner — Andrew Richman at asrichman@gmail.com or (603) 667-1576.

Hooksett

Emily Berube. I have an M.Ed. from Saint Michael’s College in Literacy and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. I have taught kindergarten and first grade for the last 6 years and have completed an internship as a reading specialist. I have extensive experience working with all kinds or learners, including children with disabilities and/or behavioral challenges, and my expertise is in early and struggling readers from preschool through fifth grade. I am happy to travel within Concord, Bow, Hooksett and surrounding areas. 603-210-2038, emilycberube at gmail dot com (Please assemble the address to send email.)

Alicia Harressey, 240 Whitehall Rd, Hooksett, NH 03106, 644-3307, aharressey@comcast.net. Certified K-6 teacher, taught first grade for ten years, is currently a stay at home mother. Tutoring in reading and other subjects. Please contact her to find out how she can help your student. $35.00 per half hour for Handwriting without Tears. And $50.00 an hour for Wilson Reading.

Keene

Marijo Varney, M.Ed with an emphasis on curriculum and instruction; I am NH certified grades K – 12 with an emphasis on Special education. I offer a wide range of home school consulting services designed to assist the home-schooler at all stages of their educational career. Support is available in many areas including but not limited to: making accommodations, modifications, and curriculum development for special needs, guidance through state requirements, end of the year portfolio assessments, assist parents with lesson planning and record keeping, as well as placement assessments to determine what academic level is appropriate for your child. Portfolio assessments for the homeschool community are offered as a means of evaluating your child’s end of the year progress. Also offered are informal math, reading and writing assessments. I offer tutoring services to homeschool families as well as curriculum develop/ program development for students with special need as well as gifted and talented. I am a former homeschooling parent who has worked with several school districts, organizations and within the homeschool community since 1998. Charges depend on services being requested. jvarney@ne.rr.com

Keene Community Music Center offers lessons in violin, viola, cello, string bass, piano, voice and flute. We are located in downtown Keene at 39 Central Square on the third floor. http://www.keenemusic.org/, 603 352-6011.

TheMusicKit  I teach piano, guitar, fiddle, ukulele and harmonica to all learners, including students with severe disabilities. And, I do lots of ensemble work with families!

Kensington

Mary Towse-Beck, private piano instructor. I teach children of all ages and levels using a variety of methods and different styles of music to suit the individual. I have had over 25 years of teaching experience, with a Masters in piano performance from Indiana University. I encourage students to have a working knowledge of music theory and history, and always try to incorporate both within the lesson in a fun and engaging way. I teach from my home in Kensington. Please either call me on (603) 580 2265 or email me at marybeck@hotmail.com

Lebanon

Elizabeth Borowsky / Piano Prodigies. Lessons in Piano, Composition, Theory, and Ear Training in Lebanon (Upper Valley. www.PianoProdigies.com, info at pianoprodigies dot com. Elizabeth Borowsky offers outstanding musical instruction in a creative, encouraging, and dynamic setting. In addition to weekly private lessons focused on setting up a solid technical and musical foundation, students participate in community performances and inter-disciplinary arts experiences. This active, comprehensive, and well-rounded curriculum is a vital part of the Piano Prodigies experience, assisting students in becoming more expressive and communicative persons and performers.

Litchfield

Dawn Desmarais, Litchfield NH 490-0183, dawnie70@comcast.net available to tutor in your home in any subject K-12. M. Ed. 11 years of experience tutoring students of all abilities.

Londonderry

I am an experienced Math tutor with four years of experience. I have a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire. As an undergraduate I worked at the UNH Math Center as a tutor, and since graduating I have worked privately with students. I am able to help with every math topic from Pre-Algebra to Calculus through college level courses, as well as SAT/ACT preparation. I am located in Londonderry, NH but am able to service surrounding towns as well. Contact Bimochan Poudyal at (bff24 at wildcats dot unh dot edu) or (202- seven 6 nine- 9 four 4 nine)

Melanie Thibault has been teaching piano and voice lessons to children of all ages for the past 20 years. She teaches all genres of music, but her specialties are musical theatre, light classical, and sacred liturgical music- including contemporary Christian. She is especially adept at developing a personal rapport with her students, and delights in serving not only as their teacher, but as a mentor and friend. She is located in the Londonderry area, and will provide lessons in the students’ homes within a 50 mile radius. Contact puppylove814@yahoo.com

Manchester

Stephen Caesar, Available to tutor English (all forms, from grammar to creative writing); US, European, & world history; Spanish (all levels); French (beginner & intermediate); non-math portions of various standardized tests & AP tests. 781-439-8205, stephencaesar@hotmail.com.

Dawn I. Florino, M.Ed., Doctoral Candidate, is the owner of The Literacy Coach, a private practice and small group workshop forum for readers and writers.

Literacy coaching can include diagnostic reading and writing assessment, individualized reading comprehension and phonemic awareness and word-building training, writing composition and revision training, college essay writing support. Dawn believes in holistic, multidisciplinary, individualized reading and writing instruction, literacy instructional coaching and curriculum writing. Small writing groups, workshops, reading clubs also offered. Please visit: http://dawnflorino.wix.com/the-literacy-coach1 for more information. She has evening and weekend hours at her office in Manchester, 1802 Elm Street, Suite 8, Manchester, NH, but also works with students by Skype, FaceTime and other digital means. Call (603) 759-3046 or email dawnflorino@comcast.net to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

June Garny, Fine Art Teacher, with experience in teaching drawing, and pastel painting. I also teach linear composition, and perspective. Individual instruction in my home to adults and school age children. I am located at the North End of Manchester, near Stark Park, and would prefer to teach out of my home. However, I would travel approximately 5 miles. My resume is available upon request. 603-668-6402.

Michael Joseph, a master musician, with 24 years of classroom experience, is offering complete instructional services in his Manchester studio. Courses available are in Music Appreciation, General Music, Music Theory and Composition and Piano. He also offers coaching in these subjects for college applicants who plan to major or minor in music. Resume available upon request. Telephone: 603-617-5083 or e-mail: maj4855@aol.com

The Manchester Community Music School is a nonprofit, music education organization whose mission is to offer instruction and performance opportunities for amateur, aspiring and professional musicians, regardless of an individual’s ability, age, social, ethnic or economic background. Nearly 1,000 students of all ages participate in weekly private lessons, group classes, ensembles, and early childhood programs. Programs include the New Hampshire Choral Academy, Greater Manchester Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Community Kids Creative Arts Summer Camp. We have students from 6 months old to 87 years of age-there’s something for everyone at MCMS! Financial Aid is Available.
Many Homeschoolers participate in our school. We can create classes based on your interests. Check out our website at www.mcmusicschool.org or call Gene Faxon at 603-644-4548.

Mathnasium is a math only learning center for students in grades 2 through 12. We make math make sense! Mathnasium begins with a professional assessment and creates a customized learning plan of prescriptives to strengthen skills and fill in gaps in knowledge and a work out book for number sense. Mathnasium North Manchester, North Side Plaza, 69 Hamel Drive, Manchester, NH 03104, Tel. (603) 644-1234, Email: northmanchester@mathnasium.com, Web: www.mathnasium.com/northmanchester

Mason

Christine Greenwood— Master’s degree in Education and a certified teacher in K-8 elementary and 5-12 social studies. I have seven years teaching experience (elementary and middle school). I will tutor all subjects grades K-8 and social studies (history, psychology) grades 8 -12. My rate varies for individual sessions and I typically tutor at libraries. I am located in Mason but will travel to surrounding towns including Brookline, New Ipswich, Greenville, Milford, and Wilton. Please contact me at mrschristinegreenwood@gmail.com

Merrimack

Kirsten Boucher 603-377-5291 KirstenSAT at aol dot com (please assemble the email address to send mail). Experienced Science Teacher. 9 years experience teaching at both the Junior and Senior High level (6th-12th grades) at Private Christian School. Life Science, Earth Science, Astronomy, Introductory Physics, Introductory Chemistry, Biology. Willing to teach science at any level. Your curriculum or mine. Your location or mine. Single student or groups. Includes laboratory exercises. Rates depend on number of sessions desired, number of students, and location; more than 25 miles will need to charge per additional mile.

Kira Brewster, M.Ed, a private tutor for students grades PreK-8th grade, for all subjects including reading, writing, math, organizational skills and study skills. I am a NH certified teacher with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education and General Special Education. I have a Master of Education degree with an emphasis on Literacy. I am located in Merrimack, NH and available to travel during the regular school day. I have worked with children with a variety of special needs, as well as the gifted and talented. Also available, Homeschool Coaching. Whether you are just getting started homeschooling or you are tired of trying what doesn’t work, my homeschool coaching can help bring peace and stability to your home. Please contact me at tutorinnh@yahoo.com or 603-315-1154 and check my website www.nhnextstep.com

Louise Koutavas. NH certified teacher, MEd General Special Ed, Highly Qualified Teacher certification in math through pre-calculus and English through HS level. Taught / tutored special ed and math in public and special ed schools in NH for 6 years, mostly middle school through 9th grade. Former technical writer (15 years) and computer programmer (8 years). Currently tutoring students in math from 4th grade through Geometry. I’d be delighted to tutor either home or public schooled students in math, writing of any type, general subjects, and organization, 4th grade through HS. Also adults through college Algebra 1 level, including help with math for test prep. I have worked with students with many special needs. I am patient and have a quirky sense of humor; my students are often laughing as they learn. References on request. Merrimack NH and area; my home or yours. Call Louise Koutavas at 603-429-8432 or email louise@TutorMeNH.com.

Milford

Hello! I am a passionate educator who loves to share my knowledge with students. My New Hampshire teaching license is for grades 5-12 in Italian and English. I have 5 years of experience in the classroom and 2 years of tutoring. Additionally, I have experience working with ESL students and adults on reading strategies, writing and SAT prep. I’m located in Milford, NH and am willing to travel. Please contact me with any inquiries. Adriana.Allen83@gmail.com or 317-531-6561.

Michael Conley, Ed.D. certified Special Ed and English teacher, tutors all levels of reading and writing. Reading support is available at all levels, from decoding to comprehension strategies. Writing tutorials are also available: lots of experience in essay development, research strategies, creative writing, writer’s block, and editing/proofreading. Michael uses mind-body techniques such as brain gym and yoga to help students relax and absorb the material, as well as years of professional experience. Trained at Landmark in Linguistics based approach to reading and writing difficulties, Michael has excellent references and can tutor at his house or yours. Call 603-249-9560 or email him at Michael@michaelconley.net. Also check his website 108steps.net

Mont Vernon

The Carla Zwahlen Piano Studio. With fifteen years of experience tailoring lessons to fit the individual student, Carla teaches theory, technique, artistry, and effective practice skills students need to master the music they enjoy.  “A great teacher for multiple age, skill levels, and music genres.” – The Bean Family
Offering half-hour, 45 minutes or one-hour private lessons, in-studio preferred. 100 N Main St Mont Vernon, NH 03057. For in-home lessons, let’s talk. Contact information: text or call (603)769-7723, email cmzwahlen@gmail.com, or visit cmzwahlenart.com.

Moultonborough

String Thing Music. Located in Moultonborough New Hampshire, String Thing Music has been serving the Lakes Region since April of 2000. Specializing in beginner stringed instrument instruction for guitar, bass, violin, viola, cello, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, piano, and music theory. For more information visit my web site at www.stringthingmusic.net. E-mail: stringthingmusic@gmail.com. Phone: 603-253-6733

Nashua

Rebecca Fredrickson. I am a certified art teacher in NH and MA. I have ten years of experience teaching children. I am available for group or private lessons and/or birthday parties. Will travel within about 30 minutes of the Nashua area. Please call or e-mail me for more information. 603-556-1393 http://www.artsexpressnh.com/

Educational Success Tutoring provides small group classes, individualized tutoring in a variety of courses and SAT/ACT prep tutorials. Through a combination of direct instruction and independent learning, our day program allows homeschool students to enroll in classes to meet the needs of their individual curricula. One on one subject tutoring is also available to help students and parents supplement any challenging areas in their studies. Located in Nashua, please call 603-886-0825 or visit www.nhtutoring.com for more information.

Joshua Tree Educational Services, LLC, in Nashua offers private and small group tutoring in math, science, English, and SAT prep. Daytime and evening appointments are available. Visit our website http://www.joshuatree-edu.com/ for details.

Nashua Community Music School offers individual and group music instruction for all levels by professional music educators. We aspire to provide southern New Hampshire with a broad spectrum of learning, performing, and listening opportunities in music and to provide vocal and instrumental lessons with the finest teachers available. http://www.nashuacms.org/

North Main Music – guitar, piano, drums, voice, ukulele, banjo and mandolin. North Main Music expands to serve our community better! We have added additional staff and will be opening a second location in Bedford, NH. We are also offering Skype Music Lessons so busy families can benefit from extended hours and more convenient class times! All of our lessons are unique because they are customized to our students wants and needs and not just a read through a standardized technique book. All instructors are full time music teachers and graduates from prestigious music programs. We offer private lessons to suit your needs and flexible daytime hours to suit your schedule. Come check out our New Fall Classes – Basics of Recording 1 and Music Notation Class! www.northmainmusic.com, 603-557-2732, 120 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03062

New Boston

Joyce Smith. I offer piano instruction both in my studio and in your home. I have 14 years of teaching experience with students of all ages (6 years and up), and have taught many home-schooled children successfully. I am happy to supply references on request. I currently have a few openings in my studio. For more information, please contact me at 603-487-2917 (ask for Joyce) or at jsmith8349@aol.com.

New Hampton

Jared Steer. Percussion instructor with 17 years of teaching experience and 28 years of professional performing experience. I have a BA in Music Performance and perform nationally at theaters, clubs and festivals. I teach at the Manchester Community Music School, New Hampton School, Sant Bani School, Interlakes School district and my home studio in New Hampton. Contact Jared Steer for lessons for homeschool students at my studio in New Hampton. steerjared@gmail.com and website www.jaredsteer.com

Newfields

Lucie Oliver. Latin study for all levels and ages. Private or small group instruction. Will tutor in all aspects of Latin: vocabulary building, grammar, syntax, reading for comprehension, writing, history, mythology, culture, and test preparation. Will provide a complete course of study ( Latin I, II, Latin III, Latin IV, Advanced Poetry, Prose), tutor, or provide an enrichment program. Will travel (within an hour’s drive of Exeter) or tutor in my home (Newfields, NH). N. H. Certified High School Latin Instructor with 33 years of experience. Have developed and taught an enrichment program for a local charter school (grades 5-8), and tutored homeschoolers in a creative, on-line curriculum with a school based in Vermont. Fee dependent on interest and level of instruction. Group rates available as well as negotiated rates for travel time. Latin54@comcast.net, 603-770-3483.

Newmarket

Hello! I’m Jacob Holden and I am the owner of the New Hampshire Chess Club, LLC. We run several programs from teaching chess in jails, to scholastic programs, to chess tournaments, and even private coaching! We offer private coaching both online and in-person. We have taught over 400 students since 2023, have run over 15 chess tournaments, and are looking to continue building a chess community in New Hampshire. We tutor chess levels from beginner to master with the help of our dedicated coaches. If you’d like to learn more information, please check out: www.nhchess.us. Feel free to email Jacob@nhchess.us with any questions. (Updated Jan. 2024)

Northwood and Concord

Interested in learning to fiddle or in joining a folk ensemble? Liz Faiella is a homeschool alum and Dartmouth College grad who is now teaching individual and group fiddle lessons at the Concord Community Music School and at her studio in Northwood, NH.Drawing on on traditional fiddle styles and classical violin technique, Liz teaches several kinds of fiddling including bluegrass, Celtic, old-time, New England contradance, and more. She is available to teach students of all ages and ability levels. For more information, please contact Liz at emfaiella@gmail.com or (603) 724-0319. Her brochure is available here: http://lizanddanmusic.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/faiella-fiddle-brochur…

The Concord Community Music School’s Folk Department also offers a number of ensemble opportunities, as well as lessons in other folk instruments including mandolin, banjo, guitar, and ukulele. For more on the Music School, visit ccmusicschool.org. Liz and her brother, guitarist Dan Faiella, perform as a folk duo playing Celtic and New England music. They have shared the stage with well-known folk musicians including David Surette, Randy Miller, Dudley and Jacqueline Laufman, and Grammy winner Dan Zanes. You can hear their music and read more about them at lizanddanmusic.wordpress.com.

Pembroke

Marie Mehegan, certified by Fretboard Fellowship, MD. Guitar classes for beginners of all ages. Learn how to play the guitar for the glory of God. Beginners guitar classes run for an hour and are held at my house in Pembroke once a week for 12 weeks. The cost is $125 plus the nonrefundable $25 registration fee that covers the cost of the book we will be using. The $125 tuition is payable at the first class. Afternoon classes for homeschoolers and also evening classes for adults. Class size is limited to 5 students. Private lessons also available at $15/30 minutes. Email me at strummingly@yahoo.com for more info or to register.

Plymouth

Dr. Eva Nagorka, Voice teacher (+25 years). I am a university professor and high school instructor currently teaching voice at St. Paul’s School in Concord, NH. I offer private and small group voice lessons in a variety of musical styles: classical, musical theater, pop, jazz and folk. Additional areas of expertise include audition preparation, performance anxiety, and stage presence. Lessons are held in my studio in Plymouth but I will travel (Lakes Region) for group lessons or workshops. My educational credits include: The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (Bachelor of Music, voice), Boston University (Masters of Music Education) and Franklin Pierce University (Doctorate in Leadership Studies). ee1890@gmail.com,(603) 254-6620. Private voice lessons: $60 per hour. Group lessons: $35 hour per participant. Available days and weekends.

Portsmouth

Sharon Finley. Retired Phillips Exeter Academy Science Instructor with thirty years experience wants to keep on teaching!  I can teach middle-school Physical Science, all levels of high-school Chemistry through AP, Earth Science, Geology and Earth Systems, as well as Introductory Physics.  I have additional experience in SSAT and SAT preparation, in teaching study skills and in STEM education, especially computer coding for elementary and middle-school students.   I am proficient in using online resources to enrich and complete science study and I love to design hands-on projects to make science-learning fun.  I live in Portsmouth, NH and am available to travel up to 20 miles from my home.  I can be reached at sfinley@exeter.edu.

Portsmouth Music and Arts Center. While our music curriculum has focused on classical, jazz, and rock, many of our students explore other styles and we frequently welcome guest artists who introduce students to a wide array of culturally diverse traditions. Our fledgling visual arts program also focuses on strong foundations through a wide variety of media and cultural traditions. 973 Islington St. Portsmouth, NH; 431-4278, pmaconline.org

Top-Tier Acdemic Consulting caters to hundreds of students in subject-area tutoring, coaching/study skills, test prep, and college admissions consulting. We offer one-on-one and group tutoring SAT Prep for students preparing to take the PSAT and/or SAT within the next academic year. We travel to you – all over New Hampshire, Southern Maine and the North Shore of Massachusetts. Contact us at 603-868-6393 or look for us on Facebook.

Portsmouth, Dover, Hampton Seacoast Area

Challenge Your Child is a group of experienced educators who offer evaluation and tutoring services in all subject areas, provide study skills, and test preparation. We have tutors with special education certifications as well. We will establish programs based on your child’s strengths and weaknesses that will motivate and encourage him or her to excel. Contact Carole Hartley, BA, MA at 603-430-0256 or 603-502-6582.

Portsmouth, Dover, Rochester

Marilyn Yorke, 749-2022. Tutoring-Private or Small group instruction in English literature, composition, and grammar, Latin, and college board prep by certified middle and high school English/Latin teacher. Portsmouth, Dover, Rochester area.

Rochester 

Pamela Coville, retired teacher and speech/language specialist; MS of Ed (Curriculum and Instruction/Early Childhood Education) from the State University of New York; prior NH Certifications as Experienced Educator and Experienced Speech/Language Specialist. My experience includes the following: providing preschool through 5th grade students with speech/language disabilities classroom support in reading, writing, study skills and social communication skills; teaching Kindergarten; teaching 5th and 6th grade language arts. I offer tutoring in reading, the writing process, study skills, and social communication skills for children ranging from preschool through grade 6 in Rochester and the surrounding area. I also will travel to Durham and to Wolfeboro. My fee is $40.00 per hour. I can be reached at 603-387-6479 or pamelacoville at yahoo dot com (please assemble the email address to send mail).

Rollinsford

Jewel Beth Davis, MA, MFA, Master Tutor, 91 Rollins Rd., Rollinsford, NH 03869, H 603-743-3796 C 978-239-4500. Bugjewel@yahoo.com. Trained by The Princeton Review and was employed by them for over 5 years.She has prepared nearly a thousand students for the SATs and GREs and 90% of her students have raised their scores 100-200 points. Additionally, she taught SAT Prep at Philips-Exeter Academy for three summers. Tutoring offered for: High school and Junior High English, Grammar, Writing, SAT Prep Verbal and Math and Achievements,Writing, College English and Composition and other related subjects. Prices run $60 an hour for SAT and GRE Prep. Other tutoring negotiable.

Sanbornton

Bridget Plant, 603-556-7732, Math Tutor. I have 12 years of experience working as a professional mathematician and software architect and have worked as a paraprofessional and substitute teacher in the Winnisquam Regional School District at the Middle and High School levels. I have a B.S. in Mathematics from RPI and graduate work in Secondary Education and Applied Mathematics from Rivier College and SUNY Stony Brook respectively. I have tutored mathematics for many years, particularly at the Middle, High School and University levels. I provide tutoring in the Lakes Region of NH, including Sanbornton, Belmont, Laconia, Tilton, Franklin, Northfield and Gilford. My availability includes weekends and after-school hours. I currently homeschool my three children.

Jonathan Powell, HS/JH math tutor, Lakes Region. I am retired from 37 years of high school math teaching at an independent school, state certified in HS Math, and can tutor any high school math area through calculus and statistics. I am located in Sanbornton and can conveniently travel as far as Plymouth, Concord and Laconia. We can meet at a local library or at your home. Phone 934-3068 – leave a message.

Sandwich

New Hampshire Independent School of Music
Lake Winni Overnight Music Camp, music classes, private lessons and ensemble programs including a Children’s Choir, Jazz groups, and Home School Band/Orchestra program. Located in Sandwich NH, serving the Lakes Region and surrounding communities. Find out more online at
http://www.nhisom.org/ or call 603-284-6550.

Seacoast Area

Cate Murphy. Spanish and French individual tutoring and small groups (3-4 students). Middle school children and up by experienced N.H. certified World Language teacher in the Seacoast area. Available afternoons between 2 and 5. References available, reasonable rates; able to travel within Portsmouth/Rye/Hampton area. Contact info: cemurf@hotmail.com.

Cheryl E. Franz. Experienced teacher for Grades K-8. I can help with: Essay Writing, Comprehending Reading, Phonics & Grammar Usage, Everyday Math, Understanding & Retaining Science Concepts & Social Studies Facts, Subject Projects, Test Preparation & Study Skills, Homework & Organizational Help, Mentoring, Motivating, Building Confidence. A plan of action is established during an initial consultation, so do not hesitate to call and discuss options. Tutoring available in Seabrook, Kingston, Stratham, Exeter, Hampton Falls, Hampton, North Hampton, Rye, Portsmouth and Greenland. I always have updated newsletters and references that can be furnished upon request. Contact Mrs. Franz, Seacoast Tutoring, tfranz1221 at gmail dot com (please assemble the email address to send mail), (646)515-8291. On Facebook at Seacoast Tutoring (Cheryl E. Franz) and at Seacoast Tutoring in Seabrook, NH. On LinkedIn as Franztastic Duo.

Nicole Hawksley is currently a private tutor with an office in Greenland, but she offers Skype sessions and will travel to students’ homes if needed. She is a certified NH K-8 experienced educator with over 20 years experience teaching in public schools, private tutoring, and homeschooling. Enjoys all subjects, but specialty and advanced training lies in teaching reading and writing. Specialized training includes: Lindamood Bell programs, Wilson, Project Read and many others. Experience also includes working with a wide range of learners; those with learning challenges and those who need enrichment. Encompasses a variety of modalities in her teaching, tailors sessions to meet the needs of each student, and works with families to develop an appropriate homeschool curriculum. Private tutoring sessions, consultations, portfolio evaluations, and assessments are offered. For more information, visit: www.sensationalstudents.com or facebook@sensationalstudents. Contact via sensationalstudents@gmail.com or 603-686-9317.

One World Language School is a 501(c) nonprofit organization based out of Durham, New Hampshire. Our mission is to make foreign language learning accessible at a young age, starting as early as 5 years old. The primary languages that we teach are French, Chinese, German, and Spanish.  Due to the pandemic, we shifted gears and started teaching over Zoom. For the 2020-2021 academic year, we plan to continue to use Zoom because we are unsure what the public schools will do regarding after school activities. Please feel free to call or email Pranav Dadarwala; 207-370-8398; pranav@oneworldlanguageschool.org. Please visit: https://www.oneworldlanguageschool.org

Poppy Johnson – (BA, JD) Tutor in the Seacoast area of NH and remotely in all areas with over 25 years of teaching and tutoring experience. Elementary, middle school, high school and college level (including SAT, ACT and all exam prep), homeschool, unschool, GED, remedial, special needs and ESL welcome! Contact information, email Poppy Johnson at: nailandwood1@gmail.com for more information.

Alexandra Lockwood. I hold a NH teaching certificate in elementary education and almost done with my certification to be a reading and writing specialist. I have worked in education in N.H. schools for over 10 years. I am interested in tutoring students in all components of reading development (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension) and in the areas of writing and spelling. Please contact me at j.pilar at comcast.net(please put together the email address to send mail) or 973-2106. I am also available to do portfolio evaluations. My rates for tutoring are $35/hour and evaluations are $40/hour, and my availability would be weekends and evenings (except in summers) as I work at a school.

Jarika Olberg, a certified music educator and SomaticVoicework™ vocal instructor, offers private, semi private and group vocal instruction in Seacoast, NH. For more information please visit jarikaolberg.com or email directly at jpolberg@gmail.com.

Springfield

Evelyn Tatro, M.Ed. is a highly qualified Elementary Educator, a highly qualified Language Arts teacher, and a certified Orton-Gillingham Reading Specialist. An educator with classroom experience since 1995, she has significant experience teaching children who have learning difficulties and behavioral challenges. She has written and implemented hundreds of IEP’s, was nominated for Disney’s American Teacher Award, has taught every grade from K-12, provides consults for school districts, and offers professional development workshops. In addition, she has taught college courses in education, reading, writing, behavior, and executive functioning. Evelyn performs academic evaluations for home schooled students (See Posting-Evaluator). Tutoring is available for any age in reading, writing, language arts, and basic math skills: $60/hr. Call 603-717-2337(c), 603-763-4333(h), or email thelearningdepot@yahoo.com. Evelyn is an Instruction Specialist for the Stern Center for Language and Learning in Lebanon, NH.

Delphine Hill. French Teacher, native of France, MA in French Didactics from Sorbonne University, France.  I offer French tutoring, whether it is getting a strong start with French, improving you French or getting a High School Credit. I will develop and tailor a program to match your needs and I will guide you with appropriate material. Children age 5 to 18 years old, individual and group tutoring available. I also offer Italian for beginners. Located in Springfield,NH can travel to surrounding towns and the Upper Valley. Contact info: Delphine Hill, delphi42@gmx.com

Tilton, Nottingham, Exeter, and Concord

Ellen Carlson, 603-661-1981. Certified Middle School Math teacher. Masters in Education. Fifteen years teaching experience. Ten years math department head at the Sant Bani School. Also taught math and business at Southern New Hampshire University. Experience with various curriculums: Investigations, Everyday Math, Connected Math, University of Chicago series, IMP (Interactive Mathematics Project), Australian Math. References available upon request (from parents and teachers/administrators). Available during the day. $40 – $60 per hour. Will tutor in your home (up to 30 miles away) or mine.
Also Fiddle/beginning violin instruction. Over 30 years of performing experience. Many styles — bluegrass, swing, jazz, old-time, country, light classical, celtic. Learn more than just fiddle tunes from a violin teacher. Learn how to understand music and begin to improvise right away. Learn how to play with others in a group — singers and other instrumentalists. Teaches correct violin technique. Ellen is fiddler with acoustic roots band High Range and played with Sweet, Hot & Sassy! She also has run a music camp for sixteen years. Lessons available in Nottingham, Exeter, Tilton and Concord. $20 – $60 (depending on size of group and time). www.ellencarlson.com

Upper Valley

Hannah Taska, tutor in K – 6 Reading and Writing, Math, Social Studies, Science and French. I am certified in K – 6 Elementary Education in VT and NH. I am a homeschooled alumnus, and a graduate of Colby College and of the Upper Valley Educators Institute. I have diverse teaching experience, including individualized instruction, classroom teaching, and outdoor education. I live near Enfield Center, NH, and will travel to most Upper Valley locations. $30 – $50/hour. Please contact me at 603-359-9105 or hannah.taska@gmail.com for more information.

Whitefield

Sign101 Beginning sign language for all ages. Sue Rouillard, M.Ed teaches beginning American Sign Language and is available to provide classes to home schoolers. I teache all ages from birth on up and can plan lessons and vocabulary around the current theme or topic of study. American Sign Language is an accepted second language and has many other benefits. I am located in Whitefield, NH but will travel with a couple of stipulations such as number of people in the class, and if you are quite a distance from here, I would need to tack on a travel fee. My class fees are $10/person/hour for 1-5 students. Six or more students would be $50/hour no matter how many students. Please contact Sue at sue@aslsign101.com; 603-991-2376.

Wolfeboro

Certifed in French, Spanish and TESOL with over 25 years classroom experience in teaching French, Spanish and ESL to elementary, middle and high school students. Lessons would be customized and materials provided to accommodate students’ learning styles and desired educational goals. Instruction could be 1:1 or small groups in conversational skills, function, structure, literature, culture, history and protocols. Will travel up to 45 minutes from the Wolfeboro area. Instructor holds M. Ed .and MBA. Contact: kltrider@hotmail.com or 781-572-7538

Eliot, Maine

Elizabeth Chastney graduated with her M.Ed from the University of New Hampshire, and she currently teaches violin and cello to students of all ages from her home in Eliot, Maine. She focuses on making the lessons fun, yet challenging, all the while helping her students develop independent musicianship skills. Read what the parent of a student has to say about her teaching; “Ms. Chastney has a wonderful way of connecting with her students. Her kind and gentle nature puts them at ease… as a parent I really appreciate her willingness to communicate with us and set her students up to succeed!” She can be reached at liz.chastney at gmail dot com or through her website https://www.lizviolin.com/.

Brattleboro, VT

Learn to Think Like an Artist: An intensive skill-based art program designed for homeschooled students aged 12 and up, based on state visual arts framework. Small studio classes in drawing, painting and mixed media. One on one tutorial classes. Portfolio development for specialized schools or college applicants. Art appreciation/Aesthetics/Artist Studio visits/ Museum visits. Lisa Charkey is a Brattleboro native and has made Brattleboro her home here again since 2007. She received an interdisciplinary degree from Marlboro College in Art and Anthropology and holds a graduate certificate from Parsons School of Design / Bank Street College of Education, New York and is a State Certified Art Teacher in NYC, Mass, and Vt. For information about classes contact Lisa at lcharkey@yahoo.com or (802) 490-0233

Thetford Center, VT

Jane Friedlander, 1153 Tucker Hill Road, Thetford Center, Vermont 05075, Tel. 802-785-4455, email: jane@uppervalleytutor.com. I provide private tutorial services for students in grades K-8 in the Upper Valley area. I specialize in Language Arts, and have been in private practice for 17 years. Tutorials feature individualized curriculums to target student’s interests and abilities. Programs may be tailored to support homeschooling requirements. For further information on my services please visit: www.uppervalleytutor.com

Online

Team Piano Music School. Come and join us! Our experienced teachers — professional pianists with degrees from prestigious conservatories in Boston and New York — provide easy access, high quality and affordable piano lessons in your own home. Our flexible, online Skype program is tailored to fit the needs of homeschool families, allowing your time, energy, and focus to be on the learning experience and not on traveling and juggling schedules. Payment plans and savings options available. References provided upon request.
For more information and contact information, visit our website:
http://www.teampianonyc.com/skype-lessons.html

Christopher Matrumalo, M.Ed. in Secondary Mathematics Education from the University of New Hampshire, Summa Cum Laude. I am an experienced math tutor, who has worked successfully with nearly 200 students over the past several years, covering virtually every math topic from pre-algebra, to AP calculus, through college-level courses, as well as standardized test preparation. Not just a “math geek,” my strength is my ability to explain, show, and apply mathematical concepts in a wide variety of ways in order to reach every one of my students, accounting specifically for his or her unique learning style and prior knowledge. I am a patient, yet energetic teacher, and I conduct all of my lessons online through the implementation of the latest in long-distance collaboration software (includes high-definition video conferencing, interactive virtual whiteboard, and dynamic file-sharing). Typically, individual lessons are $45/session, with discounts available for group lessons, expanded-length lessons, or multiple lessons per week. If you have any questions, or want to discuss your specific goals, please don’t hesitate to contact me at mathedvantage@gmail.com.

Word Wise Tutoring – Virtual reading intervention addressing all areas of difficulty in reading. Word Wise Tutoring uses a structured, systematic, multi-sensory approach to help students become confident readers. Individualized writing instruction to help students gain skills, confidence, and stamina. Tutoring for executive function to help students learn strategies to time manage, break down tasks, and prioritize work for academic success. Services provided by a certified special education teacher, Wilson Certified/Dyslexia Practitioner. Call (603) 727-4334 or email contact@wordwisetutoring.com. Website https://wordwisetutoring.com/.

Updated June 2023.

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