Bringing magic back to learning, one student at a time
Tutoring and at-home learning support for families, plus coaching, consulting, and professional development for teachers and schools, from an educator with 26 years in the classroom. Online anywhere, and in person in Gallup and surrounding communities.
How can we help?
Support for families at home and for educators in schools.
Parents & homeschool families
Tutoring for K–8 students, plus activities, games, and ideas to support learning at home, whether your child is in a classroom or homeschooled.
Students
One-on-one sessions for students who need to catch up or are ready for more of a challenge, in every K–8 subject.
Teachers
One-on-one instructional coaching to talk through what’s happening in your classroom and plan what to try next.
Administrators
On-campus consulting and professional development planned around your staff, your data, and your goals.
Getting started is easy
1Send a short request
Tell Jessica who you are and what you’re looking for.
2She emails you back
She’ll set up a free 15–20 minute intro call to learn what you need.
3Make a plan together
If it’s a good fit, you’ll choose a service and schedule your first session.
Sending a request doesn’t book an appointment. She will reach out to find a time that works for you.
Services and pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Student tutoring (K–8) | $20/hour online · $25/hour in person |
| Parent support | $20/hour online · $25/hour in person |
| Instructional coaching | $40 per 60-minute online session |
| Administrative consulting | $650 half day · $1,250 full day |
| Professional development | $650 half day · $1,250 full day |
Meet Jessica
Jessica VerWys spent 26 years in classrooms, teaching preschool through 6th grade in public, private/Christian, and charter schools and in Bureau of Indian Education schools on Navajo Nation, in rural, suburban, and urban communities. She holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership/Administration and is certified to teach K–8 in all subjects.
Ideas & articles
Practical articles for parents, students, teachers, and administrators.
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Screens or Paper? How to Decide Which One Fits the Lesson You’re Teaching
Most teachers and parents already use both devices and paper, and the daily question is which one fits the task in front of the learner.
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I Do, We Do, You Do: How to Run It in a 60-Minute Lesson Without Losing the Room
An I do, we do, you do lesson plan divides a lesson by who is doing the thinking.
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Seven Ways to Build Academic Language in Your Classroom, From Word Walls to Card Games
Students can match a word to its definition on Tuesday and have no use for it by Friday.
Not sure where to start?
Tell Jessica a little about your situation and she’ll help you figure out the next step. The intro call is free.