Tutorial Services

    JCainebooks has a love of learning, and we want to share that love with you. We offer the most comprehensive individual or group Tutoring Services at home or online. It's a great opportunity to continue learning in a safe, caring environment.

    At JCainebooks, we believe that tutoring is more than just helping students receive a passing grade on a test; it’s a way to motivate and prepare students to achieve their academic and professional goals in a competitive world. Scroll below to view our select services.

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Because of Covid restrictions, we are doing online tutoring only.

As the situation changes we will adjust to the circumstances. 

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 Tutoring Initiatives

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We strive to create and nurture a one-on-one connection with all of our students because we know connections improve performance, attitude, and self-esteem. Our goal is to reach each student with specific learning geared to enable each student's learning style.

 

 Tiered Structure

 

     Independent Learners - studies for advanced students who function independently

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     Dovetail Learners - have initial knowledge but need additional skill sets, strategies,                           and scaffolding to continue advancing

      Step One Learners - students who need basic skills, strategies, and more intensive tutoring to begin gaining effective building block learning. This includes students who are struggling with reading, decoding, and comprehension.

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Initial Assessment

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We will use the information on your initial form as well as any additional information obtained through follow-up correspondence and conversations.

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 1)  Formulate a mutual plan to meet the student's goals using achievable mini-goals through incremental learning

 2)  Assess on an ongoing basis in order to maintain mutually agreeable progress

 3)  Review and Reinforce new skills by way of Conversations, Written tasks or Mini Projects any of which will build strength and confidence

 4)  Advance to the next learning set

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Tutoring Subjects Offered - 5-week package

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• Decoding

• Phonemic Awareness

• Reading Fluency

• Word recognition and comprehension

• Grammar

• Writing

• Test Preparation

• Academic Support

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Pricing - at one subject a week one hour per week 

45 min of instruction and 15 minutes of conferences

                           $60.00 ph - 80.00 ph

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Two hours a week (could be broken up 1 hour twice a week or 1 two hour session)

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 $110.00 - 150.00

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Multiple subjects

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Two-hour minimum rate per subject
 

Fees due before each session via Paypal or other payment services

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Cancellation policy

One grace period with makeup

Otherwise, if no notification and the student doesn’t show the full price applies

Last-minute cancellation half price or reschedule depending on tutor and situation

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Tutor Bios

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Dr. Susan MacDonald  

Susan A. MacDonald, Ed.D

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Dr. MacDonald is currently a virtual teacher for the Riverhead School District to teach students who cannot attend classes during the Covid19 pandemic.  Susan worked in a leadership capacity all through her 25 years as an educator in public schools creating research-based curriculum and diagnostic assessments to best serve the students she served.  At the college level, Susan was an assistant professor at Suffolk Community college where she taught freshmen and sophomore students.  Susan is certified as a NY State Reading Specialist and Special Education teacher for grades K - 12.  She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Education and received her Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Accountability from St. John’s University in 2010.  In 2011, Susan was chosen to receive one of the highest honors from that university for her contribution to education and community service.  She is currently a member of The Reading League and the International Reading Association where she has presented workshops on Decoding and the Struggling Reader as well as many other workshops in the area of Literacy.  Currently, Susan has joined with Mr. John Caine to provide students with online instruction for students from Kindergarten and extends those services to college students.

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         John Caine (MS)   

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    John Caine has been teaching intermediate English for the past ten years at Suffolk County Community College. While here, he has designed and created his own course instruction, testing, and assessment for Grammar, Writing, and Speaking. The course work is rigorous but also balanced and fair. His tenure experience has enabled him to help newer teachers with their coursework, offering suggestions on specific classroom management techniques. He has had the privilege of teaching students from around the world, providing a broad range of linguistic and cultural experiences. Having an advanced degree has also given him the knowledge and training to incorporate a wide array of teaching styles focusing on each student’s individual needs while maintaining an enjoyable learning environment. 

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John Caine has taught at Suffolk County Community College as an Adjunct Professor in the TESOL department for many years. Previously, he taught ELA/ESL Teacher grades 9-12, working in conjunction with the ESL department including implementation of the READ 180 program. Every ESL student eligible for a Regents Diploma passed the ELA Regents portion. In addition, he has completed further studies in Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.

He earned his Master of Science, Education, School Administration and Supervision from C.W. Post, Long Island University. He has a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, Southampton College, Long Island University, Double Major, Elementary Education and English and Writing.

John Caine is the author of magazine articles and several books: Waldo and the Wackos, The Story of Pig and Giraffe, La Historia de Cerdo y Jirafa, My Name Sir?, In the Time of Big Trains, 4:56, short stories and poetry. He teaches English and writes on Long Island, NY, where he currently lives with his family.

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