Ms. Avci's Tutoring
Hi there! I am a Madison mom, born and raised, who is a middle school Reading/ELA special education teacher in Montclair, NJ who works with both general education students in addition to students with IEPs. I can assist your student, K-8, in various areas when it comes to reading and writing!
- Reading (comprehension skills, fluency, reluctant readers, stamina building, active reading strategies)
- Writing (all types)
- Homework Help
- Study Skills/Organization
- Customizable based on your students strengths, weaknesses and needs!
Availability: Mondays and Tuesdays from 4pm on
I am a flexible and organized individual who is willing and able to collaborate with you (and your student's teachers) to achieve your child's goals!
NJ CERTIFICATIONS:
-Standard Education Supervisor Certificate for Teachers of Students with Disabilities
-Standard Certificate for Elementary School Teacher
-Standard Certificate for Elementary School with Subject Matter -Specialization: Language Arts/Literacy Specialization in Grades 5-8
-Standard Certificate for Teacher of Students with Disabilities
EDUCATION:
Special Education Supervisor Certificate Montclair State University, 2015
Master of Arts in Students with Disabilities Montclair State University, 2011
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT K-5) Montclair State University, 2007
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism University of Connecticut, 2004
Marc (parent of a current student)
“I highly recommend Ms. Avci. She is highly motivated to get the best out of her students. She takes a personal interest in each student and helps them to progress based on their individual learning abilities.”
Alicyn (parent of two former students)
“I don’t have enough words of praise for Ms. Avci. Her patience, kindness, and dedication to teaching is unmatched! My children thrived tremendously under Ms. Avci, and I am forever grateful.”
Susan (parent of a current student)
“Ms. Avci knows how to connect with my child. She can identify his strengths and areas for improvement and target those skills while instilling confidence.”
Benilde (parent of a former tutee)
“As a professional and accomplished author, I struggled to assist my son when he was in middle school simply because I was his mom. Vanessa came over several afternoons a week to work with him on his reading, writing and homework. She connects with kids seamlessly and is able to get them to work and improve, as well as instill a confidence in them that they will use in other areas of their lives as they grow. My son is well into his 20s, and we consider each other family.”
Sarah (parent of a current student)
“My son has had Ms. Avci as a teacher for over 2 years now. She's been amazing at getting him to engage in ELA with reading and grammar. His reading comprehension, stamina and ability to make inferences, has greatly improved because of her dedication to teaching in a manner which he can understand and build on. I appreciate and love how personable she is and gets the "buy-in" from him to do better. As a parent, I also appreciate her follow up when my son has some hiccups along the way.”
Kelly (former student 2007-2009)
“When I was in sixth grade, Ms. Avci helped me in countless ways. She was more than just a teacher; she genuinely cared for each of her students and went above and beyond for us. Every day, she welcomed us with a smile and kind words. She took the time to teach at a pace that we could all understand, making learning enjoyable.
Ms. Avci also tutored me after school, and everything she taught me has stayed with me to this day. Her impact and patience inspired me to pursue a career working with children. When I went to college, I had the opportunity to return as an unofficial student teacher and see her in action. Her current students love and respect her just as we did a decade ago, which is rare in education. Of all the teachers I've had, Ms. Avci will always be my favorite. ❤️”
