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We believe every child grows and learns every single day.
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Tutoring By Christine is proud to be a Founding Member of the National Test Prep Association. This organization exists to foster collaboration among test prep providers, to share best practices, effective use of materials, and professional standards in the industry, and to advocate for the appropriate administration and use of standardized tests for admissions and assessment purposes.
Meet Christine Carroll.
I am the founder and owner of Tutoring by Christine, a tutoring center that provides comprehensive academic support for students of all ages and ability levels. With over 30 years of experience in education, including a long career with the NYC Department of Education as a teacher and instructional coach. I bring deep expertise to my work. What began as tutoring in my home grew into a commercial space, weathered a pandemic shutdown, and expanded into a thriving academic support hub.
I began my teaching career in Catholic school, where I first prepared students for the TACHS and SAT exams. I later taught at a private high school and went on to serve as a public school educator, earning recognition as a Senator Lanza Teacher of the Year. Throughout my career, I held leadership roles such as lead teacher for the NYC Urban Advantage program and worked as an adjunct professor teaching education courses at the college level. Although I have retired from those positions, I continue to use that experience to guide and train my tutoring team.
I hold an EdS degree in Educational Leadership and am trained in the Orton-Gillingham methodology, a structured, multi-sensory approach that supports students with dyslexia and other language-based learning challenges.
I am a founding member of the National Test Prep Association and a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the Learning Disabilities Association of America, and the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce.
I remain deeply connected to my community. As a local church parishioner, I regularly volunteer and lead an annual backpack drive for homeless students on Staten Island. I am committed to providing high-quality tutoring services and firmly believe every student can succeed with the right support and encouragement.
Testimonials
"My child has attended Tutoring by Christine since elementary school. As a younger student, my daughter received additional help in reading and mathematics. She has gained conceptual knowledge in mathematics and learned reading strategies which she utilizes in the classroom and while completing her homework. This has made her more confident and has built her self-esteem. Today my child is a High School honor student and she looks forward to her tutoring sessions for the NYS Regents Prep. As a parent, I am most grateful for the dedication of the staff, as a fellow educator, I am most grateful for their knowledge and the confidence they have instilled in my child."
“Thank you so much for all your support, motivation, and professionalism. We are so grateful for all you do.”
“My daughter has been going to Tutoring by Christine since 8th grade and it has helped her greatly by boosting her confidence and getting her ready to start HS. I will forever be grateful for all your help.”
“I want to thank Tutoring by Christine for helping my son prepare for his TACHS test. He has a 504 plan accommodation for his vision and the staff helped him in every way to prepare him on taking the test. Jill was very reassuring and everyone treated us like family. I am so proud to say that my son made it into his school of choice, thanks to your staff. I will definitely be back in 3 years with my other son.”
“We are thankful to Tutoring by Christine for their Regent’s prep and SAT tutoring services. Our son has greatly improved in both Math and English. They have been professional and very accommodating to our son’s needs.” Thank you!
FAQs
How can tutoring help me?
Your tutor will work with you to help you understand where you are having difficulty and how to find strategies to overcome obstacles to learning. A tutor can help you gain new perspectives on your learning by asking questions, explaining concepts in different ways, sharing examples and resources, helping connect prior knowledge to current classes, suggesting study strategies, providing encouragement, and more.
What is the difference between teaching and tutoring?
Teachers follow predetermined guidelines for the expectations for their class and evaluate students on that basis, while tutors focus on students’ individual academic needs and how to help them improve their skills in a specific subject.
What is a good tutor?
One of the most essential ingredients is chemistry. A good tutor will take the time to connect meaningfully with the student and their family. They will be caring and compassionate, but also professional and organized. Having a good rapport with the student will move a tutor from good to great.
What is the role of a tutor?
The goal of tutoring is to assist students to become independent learners and increase their motivation to learn. The tutor plays a vital and multifaceted role in supporting students’ academic learning.