Cornerstone Tutoring & Educational Consulting
Why the Butterfly – My logo features a butterfly because that is my ultimate goal. Students often come to me discouraged and feeling like they “can’t do” a particular subject. They see themselves as caterpillars. My mission is to help them through their metamorphosis. When they understand the material and gain the confidence they need to continue learning on their own, they can spread their wings and fly away. It brings me such joy to see the beautiful “butterflies” they become.
Private Tutoring
- Tutoring for enrichment or ongoing support
- Customized to meet your child’s needs
- Work with students with learning disabilities
- One on one sessions by Zoom or in-person
- Math through Calculus
- English – Literature, Grammar, and Writing
- History and Economics
- Human Biology and Geology
- Other Subjects by request
Equipping Minds Cognitive Therapy
I am Certified in Equipping Minds Cognitive Therapy Program developed by Dr. Carol Brown. Cognitive educational therapy is a fully integrated system of drills and training exercises delivered in an intense, one-on-one environment, that attack and rapidly correct weak or underdeveloped cognitive learning skills.
- Working and Long-Term Memory
- Auditory and Visual Processing
- Attention
- Comprehension
- Social Skills
- Logic and Reasoning
- Thinking Skills
Equipping Minds can benefit learners of all ages and abilities including:
- Autism Spectrum
- Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia
- Gifted, Learning Disabilities
- ADD/ADHD
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Dementia
- Down Syndrome
- Processing Disorders
- Executive Functioning Disorders
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Communication Disorders
- Neurodevelopment Disorders
IEP Advocacy
Curriculum Design
Teach K-12 Classes
Support parents through the IEP process to obtain testing and services for children with learning disabilities and special needs.
For homeschoolers, I design curriculum that meets State Standards, yet gives the student and parent the freedom to explore learning beyond a textbook.
For parents who love the idea of homeschooling, but would like someone else to instruct, I teach Math, English, History, and other subjects by request.
Consultant Profile
I have a Bachelors Degree in English and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Santa Clara University. I have worked in several industries including finance, hi-tech, environment, real estate and education where I have held positions in Risk Management, Marketing Consulting, Real Estate Sales, and Teaching. This wide breadth of experience has helped me in tutoring for 20 years and homeschooling my own children from first grade through high school for the last 14 years. I have worked extensively tutoring students with learning disabilities. I seek to instill a love of learning in all my students.
Testimonials
If it wasn't for the 2020 Covid episode, my daughter may have gone down a very negative high school path. In the thick of a pandemic where most children seem to be in limbo with academics, we made a decision to homeschool and hire LisaMarie as our daughter's teacher from 2021 and on. LisaMarie took the reigns of all the core subjects, and since then my daughter has blossomed as a student. She has grown from a young pre-teen, detesting school and anything associated with it, to a curious and confident high schooler. Her approach with our daughter's learning challenges has been key to helping her understand traditional academic subjects, and best of all, her compassion was key to opening up our daughter's heart and mind. We would have never received such attention in a public school. It's rare to find someone who can teach in specificity to a child's learning with empathy. LisaMarie is an extremely gifted teacher. She is worth her weight in gold.
LisaMarie taught math and English to our children with great success for several years. We would alternate between homeschooling one year and then sending the kids to the Palo Alto public schools the next year. We were concerned that the kids would have 'holes' in their learning as a result. LisaMarie was able to make the transition seamless. Her unique curriculums not only aligned with the state standards but allowed for strengthening in weak areas and it also covered areas that the public schools did not address. LisaMarie taught in an engaging style with patience, creativity, flexibility, and a sense of humor. Not only was the transition between homeschool and public school seamless, but both children excelled in both their math and English studies.
Contact Me
Located in Redwood City, California, I am currently offering appointments by Zoom video conferencing, FaceTime, or in-person.
I work with clients in all U.S. timezones, so please indicate your time zone in the message bar if you are not located on the West Coast.
I look forward to hearing from you.