Lisa Colby
Reading Tutor- Ashland, MA
Empowering K-5 Readers for SuccessHi! I'm Lisa, a passionate reading tutor in Ashland, MA. I specialize in developing literacy skills in children, whether it's connecting sounds to letters, putting those sounds together to create words, developing an understanding of a book or a text, or any of the many skills that fall between, I love helping children become skilled readers.I hold a Master's in Elementary Education with a specialty in Reading from Northeastern University, Framingham State, and American International College. My approach involves meeting students where they are in their reading journey and building their abilities with personalized plans. I identify each student's challenges and connect reading to their interests so that they enjoy learning and want to be successful.I have 19 years of experience teaching kids to read and improve their comprehension. I am a recently retired teacher with 17 years in the Concord Public School System. I have developed reading skills in hundreds of students over the years.With a personalized and engaging approach, I aim to empower my students to become confident and proficient readers.If you're a parent seeking reading support for your child, let's embark on a journey to unlock their joy and confidence in reading!Contact Lisa Colby, your dedicated reading tutor in Ashland, MA, today!
"It is with enthusiasm that I recommend Lisa Colby to serve your family as a Literacy Tutor. She is a gift to the students that she works with and has been a beloved member of our school community in Concord. I am confident that she will leverage her extensive teaching experience and deep literacy knowledge to serve your family."
- Katie Carr, ELA Curriculum Specialist, Concord Public Schools
In-Person Tutoring
Literacy Instruction, Grades K-5
18+ years of experience
Expert in phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary development
Trained in informal reading assessment administration
Grounded in structural literacy best practices
Especially good with kids who are just learning letters & words and creating meaning
Connect reading to what they love so that they enjoy learning and want to be successful.
Have tools to improve your child's reading comprehension (Grades 3-5)
Known for developing positive relationships with kids which motivates them to want to learn and be successful
Private tutoring sessions are offered in person at my Ashland home or your home.
Private tutoring sessions are offered in person at my Framingham home or your home.To get started:1. Call or email so that I can learn more about your and your child's needs and goals.2. Next, we'll schedule a 1-hour assessment session.3. I'll provide an assessment analysis, identify your child's strengths and weaknesses, and create a plan to strengthen the skills that need developing so that we can meet your goals.4. For future sessions, I'll provide teacher notes for you or your student's classroom teacher so we can work together as a team to reach your student's learning goals.
About
I'm a proud mom of 3 grown children and 3 wonderful grandchildren. My cute and a little bit crazy dog keeps me active. I love dancing, cooking, traveling, and gardening.As a recent retiree, I am learning to establish a new way of life and discovering where I want to put my time and energy.I am currently volunteering as a reading coach 2 days a week at a Framingham Public School and have ventured out as a private tutor because I love teaching so much. I also organize and serve a monthly meal at SMOC Shadows women's Shelter. Family Promise is another organization where I have enjoyed volunteering for many years. My husband and I have loved taking ballroom dance lessons for the last 9 years.During my years at the Concord Public Schools, I led afterschool activities such as cupcake club, a mindfulness group and a art/writing club.
