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Real progress in reading and math, from a 3rd-grade teacher.

In-person tutoring in Louisville for kindergarten through 5th grade. Clear goals, practice to do at home, and a note after every session, so you always know where your kid stands.

Current classroom teacherWeekly practice pagesProgress report every 6 sessions
Anna Grace3rd-grade teacher · Louisville
Is tutoring right for your kid?

Parents usually reach out when…

Reading is slow, or they guess at words instead of sounding them out
Homework turns into tears or a nightly battle
Math facts aren’t sticking, and word problems feel impossible
Report cards or test scores show they’re falling behind
They’re ahead and bored, and need more of a challenge
You want a strong start before next school year
What we work on

Skills that show up on the report card

Reading

Reading that flows

  • Phonics and decoding
  • Sight words and fluency
  • Comprehension and vocabulary
Math

Math that makes sense

  • Facts and mental math
  • Place value and regrouping
  • Multiplication, fractions, word problems
Writing

Ideas onto paper

  • Complete sentences
  • Paragraphs and stories
  • Spelling and handwriting
Study skills

Homework and tests

  • Homework routines that stick
  • Test-taking strategies
  • Organization and focus
How she teaches

Understand it, then practice it

Kids remember what they understand, so each new skill starts hands-on: letter tiles, base-ten blocks, fraction pieces, and games. Then it’s locked in with focused practice, the same kind of work they see in class. You get both: real understanding, and progress you can see on paper.

Hands-on

So it makes sense

Manipulatives, word building, games, and real-life problems. This is where it clicks and where kids start liking it.

Practice

So it sticks

Short worksheets, fluency drills, and flash practice matched to exactly what they’re working on. Never busywork.

At home

So it keeps going

A practice page or two each week, about 10 minutes a day, plus tips for parents on how to help without the battle.

Every skill moves through four steps before we call it done:

1With helpWe do it together.
2Say itThey explain it in their own words.
3Teach itThey teach it back.
4On my ownThey do it without help, every time.
Ten minutes every session

Focus, grit, and creative thinking

Grades come easier when kids can focus, stick with something hard, and think of another way. Every session saves a few minutes for hands-on challenges that build those habits, and you’ll see a focus rating in every note.

Focus

Stay with it

Memory trays, “Simon says” with math facts, and beat-the-timer practice.

Grit

Try again

Tangrams, logic puzzles, and the tallest tower from 20 index cards. The first one usually falls.

Creativity

Find another way

Solve it two ways, invent a word problem, and “how many ways can you use a paperclip?”

Inside an hour

What a session looks like

0–5 minReviewA quick win from last week.
5–25New skillTaught hands-on, step by step.
25–45PracticeWorksheets and drills, with help nearby.
45–55Teach-backThey show me how, often as a game.
55–60Wrap-upPractice page and a note home.
Seeing progress

You’ll always know how it’s going

A first assessment

A friendly, no-pressure check of reading level, phonics, and math skills, then a written plan with 2 or 3 clear goals.

A note after every session

What we worked on, what clicked, what’s still tricky, and this week’s practice.

A progress report every 6 sessions

Where they started, where they are now, and what’s next. Easy to share with their teacher.

Getting started

Three easy steps

  1. Free 15-minute call

    Tell me what’s going well, what’s hard, and what you’re hoping for.

  2. Assessment and plan

    A first session to see exactly where they are, then a written plan with clear goals.

  3. Weekly sessions

    Same time each week, practice to do at home, and a note after every session.

Your tutor

Hi, I’m Anna Grace

3rd-grade teacherChristian Academy of Louisville3 years in the classroom

I teach 3rd grade at Christian Academy of Louisville. I know what kids are expected to do in class, where they tend to get stuck, and how to get them unstuck. I love the moment a kid goes from “I can’t” to “wait, I get it.”

[Degree and teaching certification] [Any reading or math training]

[A personal line: family, what you love outside school]

More about Anna Grace →

Prices

Simple pricing. No contracts.

Every price includes materials, weekly practice pages, and notes after each session.

Assessment and plan

$75 / 75 min

The first session: skills check plus a written plan with goals.

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Most popular

Weekly one-on-one

$50 / hour

Same time each week, built around one child.

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8-session pack

$380 / 8 hours

Save $20. Includes a progress report. Use within 10 weeks.

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Small group

$30 / child / hour

2–3 kids at a similar level. Great for siblings or friends.

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Summer

Summer Bridge: get ready for next grade

Six weekly small-group sessions in July to stop the summer slide and start the year confident. Reading or math tracks by grade.

$240 / 6 weeks
Free intro call15 minutes, always free, no pressure.
Reschedule anytimeWith 24 hours’ notice. Sick kids stay home, no charge.
Pay by cardAfter each session, or once for a pack.
Free for parents

Helping at home without the battle

A few things that work for most kids, whether or not you ever book a session. There are also free practice pages every week.

Homework at the same time and place

A routine removes half the arguing. Snack first, then 20 focused minutes, then a break.

Read aloud, even to big kids

Ten minutes a night builds vocabulary and comprehension faster than almost anything else.

Ask them to teach you

“Show me how you did that one” helps more than checking answers.

Practice facts in the car

Two minutes of quick math facts on the drive adds up to hours by spring.

Praise the effort

“You stuck with that” beats “you’re so smart.” It keeps them trying on hard work.

Stop before the meltdown

Ten good minutes beats forty frustrated ones. End on a win and come back tomorrow.

Where and when

In person, around east Louisville

Places we can meet

  • Your home, within about 15 minutes of east Louisville
  • A study room at a nearby library branch
  • [A church classroom, if one says yes]

Times

  • Weekday afternoons, after school
  • Some Saturday mornings
  • Summer sessions, morning or afternoon
Questions

Parents usually ask

What ages do you work with?

Kindergarten through 5th grade, about ages 5 to 11.

Will there be worksheets and homework?

Yes. Each session includes focused practice, and you’ll get a practice page or two each week for home, about 10 minutes a day. Hands-on activities are how new skills are taught; practice is how they stick.

Do you help with homework and school assignments?

Yes. We can start with whatever is due this week, then work on the skills underneath it so homework gets easier on its own.

Can you help with tests?

Yes, including the reading and math skills on school tests and test-taking habits like reading the question twice and checking work.

How will I know it’s working?

You’ll get a note after every session and a written progress report every 6 sessions comparing where they started with where they are now.

Will you talk with my child’s teacher?

If you’d like. A quick email with their teacher helps us work on exactly what they’re doing in class.

Can siblings or friends come together?

Yes. A small group of 2 or 3 kids at a similar level is $30 per child per hour.

What if we need to cancel?

Reschedule anytime with 24 hours’ notice. If your kid wakes up sick, keep them home and there’s no charge.

Your tutor

Hi, I’m Anna Grace

3rd-grade teacherChristian Academy of LouisvilleTutors K–5

I teach 3rd grade, so I know what kids are expected to do in class, where they tend to get stuck, and how to get them unstuck. My favorite moment is when a kid goes from “I can’t” to “wait, I get it.”

Why I tutor

Every kid can get there

In a class of twenty, there’s never enough time to sit with the one kid who needs another way to see it. Tutoring is that time.

I teach every new skill hands-on first, with blocks, tiles, games, and real problems, so it makes sense. Then we practice until it sticks, and you get pages to keep it going at home.

[Anything else in her own words]

Background

  • Classroom teacher, 3rd grade
  • Teaches reading, math, and writing every day
  • [Degree and certification]
  • [Reading or math training]
  • [Background check]
Good fit

Who I work with

Grades

Kindergarten through 5th grade, about ages 5 to 11.

Best for

Early readers, math facts through fractions, writing, and kids who’ve decided they “hate” a subject.

When

Monday to Thursday after school, some Saturday mornings, and Summer Bridge in July.

Your first visit

What the assessment looks like

75 minutes, relaxed and game-like. Most kids don’t realize they’re being tested.

  1. Reading check

    Letter sounds or a short passage, sight words, and a few comprehension questions.

  2. Math check

    Facts, place value, and a few problems at and just above grade level.

  3. Your plan

    Within two days you get 2 or 3 clear goals, the starting numbers, and how we’ll measure progress.

Free every week

Free practice pages

Three short pages a week for each grade band, about 10 minutes a day. Free for everyone, no account needed. Families who book get pages picked for their own kid instead.

Want pages made for your kid?

Families who book get a plan, practice matched to their goals, and a progress report every 6 sessions.

Book a free intro call

Book a time

Pick what you need and a time that works. Anna Grace confirms by email, usually within a day. Nothing is charged now.

What

When

Times are Louisville time. Booked times and anything within a day don’t show.

Your details

Families and Anna Grace

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Your family’s information

What we keep. Grown-ups’ names and emails, kids’ first names and grades, session times, notes, scores, practice, messages, and what’s been paid.

Who sees it. Anna Grace, and the grown-ups in your family. Nobody else. We never sell it or use it for ads.

Where it lives. In our database (Supabase) and our website host (Cloudflare). Emails are sent through Resend.

Leaving. Ask Anna Grace and she’ll delete your family’s information.

Questions. Email hello@groundwork.family.