Be Alright Tutoring, Special Needs

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Introduction

There’s a reason parents and kids feel gratitude and relief when Dr. Meg Murray, educational psychologist and owner of Be Alright Tutoring, steps into their lives: • Is it her background in education, which includes a doctorate in educational psychology earned from the University of Connecticut? • Is it her athletic career, which includes playing for the UConn Huskies™ in the mid-1980s under famed Coach Geno Auriemma? And, includes certification as a personal trainer? • Or, is it her life after college, which includes acting as a sports psychologist for the elite athletes of NASCAR™, the NFL™ and Wimbledon champ Mary Pierce? • Is it her experience working with special needs’ children and families? • The time she spent as an advisor for athletes and other students at the University of Texas and Texas State University? • Maybe it’s her prestigious work as education lead helping carve out a new path for learning with the acclaimed project like the $350-million Las Vegas project 9thBridgeSchool. While Dr. Meg’s resume is impressive, the time she invested in her own special needs' children and the foster children under her care for 18 years is likely what speaks to families the loudest. It’s this experience which gave Murray a deep and personal understanding of the power behind a strong, encouraging, outside voice when it comes to supporting families living through our challenging world. Read more on our website.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 218 times

Serves Saint Petersburg, FL

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8 employees

8 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Gregori S.

Nov 30, 2023

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My daughter (8) looks forward to her sessions with Brittany. Her teacher and special ed assistants at school have commented to me on her new progress in reading and math. Thank you Dr Meg and Brittany!

Details: Elementary school • General reading and writing • Intermediate • Improve grades at school • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Reading and Writing Tutoring

Vera B.

Oct 21, 2021

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Dr. Meg and her team have been amazing!!!! They have helped my 4th grader with better penmanship and comprehension. My son looks foward to his weekly tutoring with Mrs. Jen. Cannot say enough great things about my experience!!!!

Details: Elementary school • General reading and writing • Native speaker • Improve grades at school • Once a week • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location

Reading and Writing Tutoring

Nishi M.

Sep 11, 2021

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We are so grateful for Ms. Stefani. We have a son who was entering middle school and wanted him to have a more positive experience, confidence, and skills with writing and this program really helped him!

Details: Middle school • Essay writing / review • Creative writing • Native speaker • Learn new topics and techniques • More than once a week • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Reading and Writing Tutoring

Melyssa M.

Dec 15, 2020

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Dr Meg and her staff have been life changers for our family. I became a new addition to a family with a child with dislexia. It wasn’t until I stepped in to help with scholastics; I noticed that he was struggling; very emotional and not able to read directions on the back of a medicine bottle. Dr Meg, JoEllen and Mary worked round the clock to help us assess his needs; diagnose the unique learning difference that he has and map out a plan to help us navigate through the tutoring. Our son LOVES his tutor and actually looks forward to his sessions with her! His grades for this semester were all a,b and c which is the first time ever in his 7 years of school! His teachers have all commented on how he’s doing better than ever and his confidence is growing by the day. He used to hate school and would avoid any independent work; he’s now able to work independently and actually WANTS to do the assignments. This is 100% because of the hard work and commitment Dr Meg and her staff have provided. It’s worth EVERY PENNY!!

Details: Middle school • General reading and writing • Reading comprehension • Basic • Improve grades at school • Once a week • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Reading and Writing Tutoring

Miya M.

Sep 13, 2020

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Be Alright Tutoring has relieved my anxiety tremendously. When my son’s kindergarten teacher told us that he wasn’t reading on grade level; I panicked and began to search for a tutor. I talked with Dr. Meg and she assigned my son Kristine as his tutor. Kristine is absolutely the best! She assured me that she will try to get him where he needs to be; and she has done it. My son has now made it to the 1st grade and I have witness how my son has learned so much. He is reading and sounding out words. He even asks questions; (ex. Why don’t we hear the ‘W’ is the word wholesale?) I don’t know if I was impressed about the question itself or the fact he read the word wholesale. I am forever grateful to Be Alright Tutoring! My son loves tutoring with Kristine.

Details: Elementary school • Reading comprehension • General reading and writing • Native speaker • Improve grades at school • As recommended by professional • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My rate is 65.00 per session. I offer a free initial session to be sure there is a good fit. I hold a PhD in Education. My sessions are highly specialized. I have over 20 years of tutoring experience in the special needs field. If you have a child struggling to learn to read and write please reach out to me. I can help!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I always offer an initial session at no cost to be sure the student and his/her family is comfortable. This allows everyone the opportunity to determine if there is a good fit.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a PhD in Education. I have designed curriculums for schools throughout the country. I specialize in helping the struggling learner in reading and writing. I am very successful helping students get caught up to grade level. Additionally I am a mom of special needs kids. I have raised and supported those children academically.

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