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  • Beth Van Oss ⭐️ | The Private Practice

    < Back Beth Van Oss ⭐️ HS-Adult: Spanish ** PPT® Verified Educator Bravo Español Bienvenido a Bravo Español! More than Words - It's Your Passport to Connection Bravo Español is dedicated to providing engaging and personalized Spanish instruction for high school students and adult learners. Our tailored approach supports high school students in succeeding in their current coursework, while our enriching community education classes are designed for travelers and lifelong learners who seek to enhance their cultural experiences, strengthen cognitive abilities, and find joy in language learning at any stage of life. Go To Website

  • Cathie Guillebastre | The Private Practice

    < Back Cathie Guillebastre MS & HS: Math My Math Mindset As a certified math teacher passionate about personalized learning, I specialize in helping students transition from concrete understanding to abstract thinking. My mission is to build confidence, make math enjoyable for every student, and show them that they are a math person, capable of mastering any challenge. I'm dedicated to reducing math-related anxiety, fostering a growth mindset, and turning homework time into a positive, productive experience. I offer tailored math tutoring and homework help, with flexible options for virtual sessions or in-person meetings at a local library. Go to Website

  • Lara Luft | The Private Practice

    < Back Lara Luft Brazilian Portuguese & ESOL Profa Lara Luft offers specialized 1:1 online classes for Brazilian Portuguese and ESOL. Our Mission: To provide effective, supportive learning while embracing diverse cultures. I am flexible to meet your unique needs, ensuring you feel safe and comfortable to ask questions and make progress. My passion is learning, and I love incorporating diverse perspectives into every class. As a native Brazilian with over 10 years of experience, I specialize in teaching literate students (teenagers and adults). Services: Immersion and communication-focused classes designed to help you achieve fluency in Portuguese or English as a second language. Contact Profa Lara Luft via Instagram

  • Blog

    Rachel Cicioni discusses the ins and outs of her entrepreneurial journey from leaving the classroom, starting her private teaching business, and what's she's learned along the way. The Private Practice Teacher® Blog Leaving the Classroom, Mindset, Community Teacher Traits That Last Long After Leaving the Classroom The quirks and habits of teaching follow us long after leaving the classroom. Some are funny, some heavy, and all worth talking about. Read More Published: October 2, 2025 3 minutes Reading time: Teacher entrepreneur; Teacher burn out; Leaving the classroom Finding Myself Again Through Teaching Freedom When I resigned, I blamed COVID. But the truth was that my job was turning me into someone I didn't recognize. Someone I didn't want to be. Read More Published: September 4, 2025 5 minutes Reading time: Private Teaching, Private Tutoring Teaching vs. Tutoring: Why It’s Time to Name—and Own—the Difference It started with a comment on one of my YouTube videos.They felt I was diminishing tutors by uplifting teachers. The exchange made me think. Read More Published: June 17, 2025 5 minutes Reading time: Education Reform Teaching, Like Medicine, Is a Science-Informed Art Both rely on science, practice, and intuition. Both are being suffocated by systems that sideline the professionals actually doing the work. Read More Published: May 22, 2025 5 minutes Reading time: Teacher entrepreneur Being a Self-Employed Teacher Costs Less Than You Think Are you yearning to break free from the confines of the traditional classroom but worry about the daunting start-up costs of launching your Read More Published: February 19, 2025 5 minutes Reading time: Mental health Beyond Tired? It Might Be Time to Rethink Your Career. October has arrived, and if you're still in the classroom, you're probably starting to feel it: that first wave of exhaustion creeping in. Read More Published: October 1, 2024 5 minutes Reading time: Teacher life The Subconscious Patterns of Teacher Life Since leaving the classroom I’m becoming increasingly aware of the subconscious patterns and coping mechanisms we develop due to the Read More Published: July 8, 2024 5 minutes Reading time: Teacher entrepreneur Life as a self-employed teacher 6 things I do, 6 things I don't, & 2 things I miss. As a self-employed teacher, I still get to do most of my favorite teacher things. .. Read More Published: May 13, 2024 3 minutes Reading time: Leaving the classroom Making the Decision to Leave the Classroom In the years leading up to my resignation from my beloved teaching position, I found myself making monthly and finally weekly pros and cons Read More Published: March 1, 2024 5 minutes Reading time: Mental health Why You Need to Connect with Your Summer Self Year Round In the hustle and bustle of teaching, whether in a traditional classroom or as a self-employed private practice teacher, it's easy to find Read More Published: January 18, 2024 7 minutes Reading time: Business coaching I spent over 11K on a coaching program, and it almost killed my business. Offers for paid coaching are literally everywhere right now, & I want to have a very frank conversation about it. Personally, I have spent Read More Published: December 20, 2023 10 minutes Reading time: Self care Let's get real about wellness routines and self-care. Believe me, I get it. Balancing the classroom and home-life, the never-ending to-do lists, and the hustle and bustle of the school year..... Read More Published: October 16, 2023 7 minutes Reading time: Teacher life The Unexpected Impact Leaving the Classroom Had on my Family Maybe you can relate? I used to think that my students got the best of me and my family got the rest of me. While I hoped this wasn't ... Read More Published: August 16, 2023 7 minutes Reading time: Business coaching Personal Solution to a Teacher-Centered Movement When I started The Private Practice Teacher® in June of 2022, it was with the goals of helping other burned-out teachers enjoy the .... Read More Published: June 23, 2023 3 minutes Reading time: Teacher entrepreneur Can you be Risk-Averse AND an Entrepreneur? YES! Something you may not know about me is that I’m actually pretty conservative and kind of risk-averse. And I’m not sure that that’s from a Read More Published: May 12, 2023 3 minutes Reading time: Business coaching The Pros & Cons of Paid Business Coaching Let's talk about the elephant in the room - paid coaching. Offers for paid coaching are literally everywhere right now, & I want to have a Read More Published: April 7, 2023 3 minutes Reading time: Leaving the classroom From the classroom to my own teaching business Leaving the classroom was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I began teaching in 2011, and I loved being a high school French teacher Read More Published: February 25, 2023 3 minutes Reading time: Education Reform, Teacher Satisfaction, Teacher Burnout What Does It Mean for a School to Fail? Schools often fail teachers long before test scores dip. What if success was measured by teacher support and satisfaction? Read More Published: September 16, 2025 3 minutes Reading time: Teacher Entrepreneurship 7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Teaching Business Practical lessons from a teacher-turned-entrepreneur: 7 things I wish I’d known before starting my private teaching business. Read More Published: August 14, 2025 6 minutes Reading time: teacher entrepreneur, teacher business Stop Undervaluing Your Teaching Expertise: You're More Than a Tutor Teachers — if you’ve ever looked at your hourly rate and wondered, “Why am I still exhausted and barely breaking even?” This is for you. Read More Published: June 12, 2025 4 minutes Reading time: Leaving the Classroom, Mindset, Business Coaching You're Not a Bad Teacher for Wanting More I want to say something you may not have heard—at least not loud enough or often enough: You're NOT a bad teacher for wanting more. Read More Published: April 4, 2025 4 minutes Reading time: self-care, mindset, entrepreneur Self-Care is Essential for Teacher-Entrepreneurs Teachers are notoriously bad at self-care. Here's why it's non-negotiable for entrepreneurs & how you CAN make it a part of your daily life. Read More Published: January 10, 2025 3 minutes Reading time: Retention Why Are Teachers Leaving, and Who’s Paying Attention? Teacher retention is at an all-time low, and it feels as though no one is paying attention—or worse, no one cares. Our schools resemble ... Read More Published: August 13, 2024 5 minutes Reading time: Teacher life Would you rather? Summer Edition In my neighborhood, summer break is almost here, and it has me reflecting on the summer break after my last year in the classroom. Read More Published: June 3, 2024 5 minutes Reading time: Leaving the classroom Nothing Beats Community Teachers need each other. It's one of those careers that can also be an identity. People say, “I work in retail" but say "I'm a teacher." Read More Published: March 25, 2024 7 minutes Reading time: Self-employed teacher What are your task avoidance behaviors trying to tell you? Are you finding yourself constantly sidetracked by tasks that seem urgent but are ultimately unproductive? As a self-employed teacher, I ... Read More Published: February 9, 2024 3 minutes Reading time: Goal setting Crafting the Magic of Your Year Ahead As we stand on the threshold of a new year, there's an undeniable sense of magic in the air. But here's the secret: that enchantment..... Read More Published: January 2, 2024 3 minutes Reading time: Mental health Lessons from Fall ~ Rest, Recovery, & Productivity I am very fortunate to live near a park and every morning that the weather permits, Yeti and I take a nice long walk. Some mornings I .... Read More Published: November 9, 2023 5 minutes Reading time: Self-employed teacher How My Morning Routine Transformed My Life as a Teacher and a Parent I want to take you on a journey through my life, comparing my morning routines as a teacher and parent. It's a story of evolution... Read More Published: September 22, 2023 12 minutes Reading time: Leaving the classroom Recovering from the Classroom It’s been just over three years since I left the classroom and here are a few things I’ve encountered that I wasn't expecting. Grief Read More Published: August 2, 2023 5 min Reading time: Teacher life “Old keys won’t open new doors.” “Old keys won’t open new doors.” I’ve been meditating on variations of this idea for a couple of weeks now, both as it applies to my life... Read More Published: June 8, 2023 3 minutes Reading time: Mental health The Heartbreak of Leaving the Classroom I wish people understood how heartbreaking the decision to leave the classroom really is. All I ever really wanted to be was a teacher. Read More Published: May 2, 2023 2 minutes Reading time: Private tutor What is Private Practice Teaching®? When I tell people that I own my own teaching business as a private practice teacher, the conversation that follows usually goes something Read More Published: March 5, 2023 5 minutes Reading time: Filter by category: Business coaching Education Reform Education Reform, Teacher Satisfaction, Teacher Burnout Goal setting Leaving the Classroom, Mindset, Business Coaching Leaving the Classroom, Mindset, Community Leaving the classroom Mental health Private Teaching, Private Tutoring Private tutor Retention Self care Self-employed teacher Teacher Entrepreneurship Teacher entrepreneur Teacher entrepreneur; Teacher burn out; Leaving the classroom Teacher life self-care, mindset, entrepreneur teacher entrepreneur, teacher business

  • Teacher

    Private Practice Teachers and Tutors, Find the teacher right for you Welcome to The PPT Teacher Directory Find the independent teachers right for you & your family. The professional educators included in The PPT Directory are NOT employees of The Private Practice Teacher®. Each teacher is a private business owners and is 100% responsible for their conduct and business practices. Read Full Disclaimer Now Meet The Teachers ⭐️ Indicates a PPT® Verified Educator . These are teachers that I have personally worked with and whose teaching and business philosophies are similar to my own. Barb McCluskey ⭐️ PreK, Elementary: Reading The Reading Cube Read More Pilar Vanderstelt ⭐️ PreK - Adult: Spanish, Spanish Immersion The Spanish Learning Nook Read More Julie Mamunes ⭐️ MS, HS, Adult: Russian Speaking of Russian Read More Sue Klapec ⭐️ Elementary: Reading Lantern Literacy Read More Erica Triggs M.Ed. ⭐️ Dyslexia Intervention, Kindergarten Readiness & Reading Intervention (K-2) Lighthouse Learning Studio Read More Danielle Hobson ACT/SAT Test Prep Dani-the-ACT-Coach Read More Hilary Farmer PreK-12: Math, English Adventure Learning LLC Read More Geena James ⭐️ Elementary: Reading, Math Foundations First Learning Read More Steph Paturel ⭐️ PreK - Adult: French; Elementary French Immersion Learn + Roam Read More Beth Van Oss ⭐️ HS-Adult: Spanish Bravo Español Read More Niki Mitchell ⭐️ K-12: Reading, Writing, Math Brain Boost Academy Read More Cathie Guillebastre MS & HS: Math My Math Mindset Read More Sheryl Uehling K-8: Reading, Writing Tutoring with Sheryl Read More Claudia Hall PreK - HS: Spanish Spanish Class With Mrs. Hall Read More Ganaia Praema ⭐️ K-Adult: Writing, Music, Art The Music Mentor Read More Pamela Vasquez ⭐️ PreK - HS: French , French Copy Editing French Creek Language Read More Lance Green ⭐️ K-12: Science, Math, STEM, Music Green STEM Learning Read More Abbie Wence ⭐️ MS, HS: Life & Study Skills True YOU Coaching Read More Lara Luft Brazilian Portuguese & ESOL Profa Lara Luft Read More Rose Gause K-12: Reading, Literacy Reading With Rose Read More S tudents: Can't find a teacher for yourself or your student? Teachers: Would you like to add your business to the PPT® Directory free of charge? Click Here Click Here >> Disclaimer << Please read carefully The private practice teachers and tutors in The PPT® Directory are experienced, certified educators, & independent business owners. They have complete autonomy over both their business & teaching practice. Inclusion in this directory is voluntary and provided at no charge. * The teachers in this directory are not employed by nor pay a commission to The Private Practice Teacher®. The Private Practice Teacher® is NOT legally or morally responsible for the actions or inactions of the teachers included in the PPT® Directory. This directory serves only as a resource to help students and families find independent, private practice teachers and tutors. ** All liability resides with the independent teacher business owners and the students and families that choose to work with them.

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