A Time to Connect:
Tutoring and
Brain Training
Customized sessions focused on reading fluency and comprehension, pronunciation in reading, auditory processing (listening and memory skills), brain fitness and more.
Who we are
For more than thirty years, A Time to Connect: Tutoring and Brain Training, has remained committed to improving the cognitive abilities of individuals across various age groups, including children, teens, and adults. Our services encompass a wide range of educational support, including support in improving: reading fluency and comprehension, auditory and memory skills, communication, brain fitness and other related activities.
What we offer
1:1 Online Tutoring
This class is customized for your student based on phonics/sound, reading, language, auditory processing, executive function, brain fitness needs and/or enrichment needs, your input & tutor observations.
Brain Training
For children, teens AND adults. Brain training inlcudes various visual and auditory exercises as well as use of a computer brain fitness training tool, Interactive Metronome.
Online Group Classes
Online group classes and short term camps focused on reading comprehension and listening/following directions skills with some brain training games.
Testimonials (more provided upon request)
He seems more focused when completing his work and is less distracted.
-teacher of student
I can read and work better without being easily distracted.
-student
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I can focus and concentrate
better during lectures and while studying alone. I can then recall
that information better.
-student
I have better coping skills.
For example, I don’t become easily frustrated.
-student
** is more outgoing around friends
-teacher of student
I’m so proud of him! He’s being so good and listening.
-teacher of student
Student is more outgoing when
around friends.
-teacher
(My child) finished a chapter book more quickly. (My child) is completing homework more quickly with minimal or no assistance.
-parent
He has become more patient and less frustrated when doing work and reading. He seems to remember things better!
-parent of student
My child’s memory and
concentration have
made a big jump!
-Parent
Katie is excellent with teaching and explain in specific the topic my son needed help with. I also appreciate the feedback she provides after the lessons. My son happy to take other classes with her.
-parent of online student
My son has ADHD and is really learning a lot from the skills
taught in this class!
-parent of online student
Miss Katie has a very friendly,
easy-going demeanor and she immediately established a great
rapport with my child. He enjoys the
one on one sessions and cooperates because she makes the time
interesting and fun.
-parent of online 1:1 tutoring student
This class is very engaging and super helpful to build reading comprehension skills and reading stamina. I have seen great improvement, and Ms. Katie is helpful and always responsive to any questions.
-parent of online group student
My son loves Ms. Katie!! He has improved in reading comprehension and always looks forward to his class. I highly recommend her as a teacher
-parent of online group student
When my mom who has some dementia symptoms and a head
injury becomes anxious and agitated, using some of the brain fitness exercises I’ve learned with her helps
to calm and relax her.
-daughter of brain fit client
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