K-12 Tutoring & College Essay Consulting

Empowering Readers and Writers with 20 Years of Expertise in Literacy and Education

I am an experienced classroom teacher and Literacy Specialist with expertise in reading instruction and comprehension, multisensory phonics, and writing instruction. Over the past 20 years, I have worked as a classroom teacher and tutor across elementary, middle, and high school levels, as well as a college Writing Instructor.

K-12 Tutoring

Individualized tutoring in:

  • Reading and phonics instruction
  • Reading comprehension for elementary, middle and high school students
  • Writing instruction and support for elementary, middle and high school students
  • Collaboration and communication with classroom teachers
  • Home school support for students and parents
elementary child being tutoring in reading and writing

MADISON | CHATHAM | SUMMIT, NJ

PARADISE VALLEY | SCOTTSDALE | NORTH PHOENIX, AZ

In-Home Tutoring

I bring expertise and a passion for teaching right to your doorstep.

Virtual Tutoring

Succeed from anywhere with virtual tutoring! Personalized, one-on-one online sessions.

Flexible Scheduling

Whether you need in-home or virtual sessions, I will work around your family’s needs to provide support.

high school student preparing essay for college applications

College Essay Consulting

One-on-one coaching through all phases of the essay writing process:

  • Pre-writing and brainstorming exercises to determine authentic and strategic topics
  • Development and strategizing of key topics for main essay and supplementals
  • Review and selection of a topic that highlights who you are and helps you stand out
  • Outlining, drafting and revising your essay
  • Final feedback before submission of your essay to colleges

Philosophy of Teaching

Kelly HynesI am deeply committed to inspiring and supporting students to engage in a personalized and scaffolded learning experience that builds connections between prior and future knowledge, and allows students of all ages and abilities to achieve reading and writing fluency.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, English Literature and Composition
  • Master of Arts, British and American Literature
  • Certified Classroom Teacher, K-12
  • Certified English and Language Arts Specialist: 7-12
  • Certified Reading Recovery Teacher
  • Experienced College Application and Essay Consultant

Parent & Student Reviews

“Kelly is amazing. My son was drowning in middle school. He was struggling with reading compre-hension, writing, and failing his written tests. Kelly taught him strategies he could use in class and on his own to help him understand what he was reading and how to analyze it. She also explained how to write an essay step by step so it was manageable for him. I can’t thank her enough!”

Megan G, parent of a 7th grade student

“Kelly is an incredible teacher. She is extremely knowledgeable and kind, and really knows how to make kids feel proud and successful as they learn. She taught my daughter how to read a chapter and break it into parts to improve her comprehension; then, she taught her how to analyze her reading and use text evidence in her essays. Kelly has been a game changer for my daughter.”

Amanda S, parent of a 10th grade student

“Our son was struggling with reading and Kelly taught him how to read! Her lessons were tailored specifically to him and provided him with many opportunities to practice what he was learning to build up his skills. Kelly unlocked phonics for our son and taught him how to put it all together so he could read real books. Our son loved working with her!”

Mark & Jaimie,
parents of a 1st grade student

“I recommend Kelly to everyone! My daughter loved her. She taught my daughter how to read and did it with kindness and patience. My daughter was happy to see her every week, and always felt proud after her lessons with Kelly.”

Janet, parent of a 2nd grade student

“Miss Kelly is the best! She’s so nice and explains things really well. She helps me understand what I read in books, poems, history books, everything. She also teaches me what to do if I’m stuck or confused.”

Jonathan, 8th grade student

“Kelly tutors our daughter in high school English and has been a huge help. Kelly has taught her strategies to improve her comprehension, and works through the writing process with her step by step. Kelly is also very encouraging and kind. Our daughter loves working with her.”

“Kelly has been the most incredible writing coach. Our daughter was completely overwhelmed with college essays and didn’t know where to begin. Kelly helped her every step of the way and gave her incredible support, guidance and feedback, from finding a topic to write about to the final draft. Kelly’s attention to detail is second to none. It’s clear that she cares deeply about her students and their success.”

Ron & Mindy,
parents of an 11th grade student

“Kelly has been amazing. She helped my son organize his thoughts and ideas for his college application essays, and choose a topic for his main essay. Kelly worked closely with my son through every step of the essay writing process. She helped him refine his topic and edit multiple drafts until he completed his final draft. My son was very proud of his essay and believed it was instrumental to his acceptance into a highly competitive university.”

Marion L, parent of a 12th grade student

“Kelly worked with our daughter to help her find a topic for her main college application essay that was authentic and would also help her stand out from the thousands of other applicants. Kelly worked tirelessly with our daughter to draft, revise and refine her main college essay and her supplemental essays. This was a very stressful time in our daughter’s life, but Kelly’s kindness, encouragement and support turned everything around. Our daughter loved her, and so did we!”

parents of a 12th grade student

Contact Kelly Hynes

Email: kellyhynes@khtutoring.com
Phone: 973-665-4630