Kristi E. Myers, MAEd
Teacher, Tutor, & Academic Coach
Enriching teens’ learning experiences on Outschool
Helping college students navigate adulthood and take control of their education
Specializing in support for students with ADHD, anxiety and executive function difficulties.
Support for College Students
Each college student is different and approaches learning differently. I make sure that each student I support benefits from an individualized approach that addresses their unique needs and specific coursework. I offer a judgment-free learning environment characterized by respect for my student clients. I encourage balance and support for both physical and mental wellbeing.
- Customized, individualized academic coaching responsive to each student’s needs
- Support and encouragement to help students plan and organize learning effectively and efficiently
- Assistance with seeking out accommodations from colleges and universities
- Guidance for composing effective emails and texts to professors, staff and students
- Guidance with LMS like Canvas to ensure that students benefit from full functionality
- Informal help with referrals to specialized tutors or community services
Tutoring
Subjects include: Business, English, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, French, History, Culture, PoliSci, HDFS, Education, Humanities electives, and more.
Executive Functioning
Individualized coaching to help students to organize, plan, manage their time, and work efficiently and effectively. Judgment-free support for all students.
Advocacy
Assistance with referrals to specialized tutors or community services; help managing communication with university faculty. Kindness and support and even a shoulder to cry on, if they need it.
About Kristi
I am a professional teacher, tutor, and academic coach helping students master the skills they need to succeed in school. I live and work in the State College, PA area - home to Penn State University - with my partner, my adult daughter, and our three awesome cats. My qualifications include:
Education
- Master of Arts in Education, University of Phoenix
- Graduate coursework in Child & Adolescent Development/Psychology, Capella University
- Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences (minor in HR Management), York College of Pennsylvania
Experience
- 12 years providing tutoring and customized academic coaching to college/university students
- 12 years providing mental health advocacy & treatment plan reviews
- 15 years as a non-profit development & marketing professional
- 5 years as a disability advocate on the state & local levels
- 4 years as an Early Childhood Education provider
- 4 years as a homeschooling Mom.
- 1 year as a teacher for primary and secondary students on Outschool and other platforms.
Contact Kristi E. Myers, MAEd
Mobile
(717) 781-2661
Email
kristimyers72@gmail.com
kristiplaysuke@gmail.com
Web
KRISTI E. MYERS, MAED
KRISTIMYERS72@GMAIL.COM
(717) 781-2661
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EXPERIENCE
TUTOR/CONTENT CREATOR @ LIONTUTORS Jan 2012 - Present Develop and edit study guides, review videos and practice exams for Penn State undergraduate business students. Current courses include MGMT301, MKTG301 and BA342 (business ethics).
PRIVATE TUTOR & ACADEMIC COACH Sep 2012 – Present Provide private tutoring and academic coaching services to college undergraduates across multiple disciplines.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION University of Phoenix
2288 Quail Run Road
State College, PA. 16801
GRADUATE COURSEWORK IN CHILD & ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT & PSYCHOLOGY Capella University
SKILLS
Business Management
Education
Academic Coaching
Subject-specific tutoring
Mental health advocacy
Special education advocacy
Disability advocacy
Proofreading/Editing
Nonprofit management
Legislative Advocacy
Content Creation
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES York College of Pennsylvania
Minor – HR Management
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
FAMILY MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE @ COMMUNITY CARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Sep 2012 - Present Advocate participating in Level 1 Grievances and Level 2 Complaints related to mental/behavioral health services managed by Community Care BHO. Review and approve treatment requests for individuals with disabilities funded by Medical Assistance in Pennsylvania.
TUTORING SUBJECTS
Business Management
Marketing
Business Ethics
History
English Composition
Humanities Electives
Psychology
Sociology
HDFS
Education
Political Science
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT TEACHER @ YMCA OF YORK Jan 2007 – Oct 2011 Taught 4- and 5-year-olds in an inclusive preschool program that I funded through corporate donations and PA Department of Community and Economic Development tax credits
Developed and implemented curriculum for Music and Science
instruction in accordance with PA preschool and kindergarten standards;
Supervised preschool staff
Assisted the preschool director with budgeting, marketing, referrals, student assessment and communications.
PUBLIC AWARENESS COORDINATOR @ THE ARC OF PENNSYLVANIA Aug 1999 – Aug 2003 Spearheaded long-term public relations, proposal writing, fundraising, legislative advocacy and website efforts to improve agency profile and achieve agency objectives.
Monitored state and federal legislation and acted as liaison between local
chapters and Arc US Governmental Affairs Office
Created superior quality agency communications, including press releases, hearing testimony, and correspondence with state and federal lawmakers
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS @HERITAGE VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Apr 2007 – Apr 2013 Elected Director responsible for oversight of the staff and operations of the Credit Union according to NCUA standards
Advised CEO on human resource initiatives to improve employee
experience and minimize exposure to liability.
COMMISSIONER, YORK CITY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Dec 1997 – Apr 2003
Policies & Procedures Tutoring/Academic Coaching Effective August 20, 2024
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For in-person sessions, payment is due at the time services are provided. For Zoom sessions, you can be billed weekly upon request. I accept CASH, Cash App and VENMO. I will bill in hourly increments for in-person sessions and 15-minute increments for Zoom or other online
sessions. I also bill for phone, email, or text interactions beyond those related to scheduling.
Please be on time for your scheduled sessions, whether online or in person. If you do not show up or call
within 15 minutes of your scheduled time, I reserve the right to cancel your session and charge you for
my lost time. If you have an outstanding balance for a no show, you will need to clear that balance before
we can reschedule.
If you cannot attend a scheduled session, please do your best to contact me at least 24 hours before we
are planning to meet. This enables me to offer your time slot to another student. Cancellations with less
than 24 hours’ notice can, at my discretion, be charged the full hourly rate. If I can slot another student
into your space, I will not charge you for the cancelled session.
Repeated NO SHOWS can result in my refusal to continue working with you.
Please come prepared to work. Remember to bring your notes, textbooks, computer/phone and
planner/calendar so that we will have what we need to make the most of our session.
I will not complete assignments or take exams for you. I will help you study, provide feedback and
editorial suggestions for assignments, and help you review and understand course content. I cannot do
your research for you, but I will help you identify good sources and show you how to use your research
results to improve your work.
Unless you are taking courses through Smeal, I probably haven’t read your textbooks or attended your
classes before. It is up to you to provide background information on any assignments you want to cover during our sessions. In general, this just means you will have to email to me your class notes, online reserve readings, or assignment descriptions ahead of time. You can send assignments, syllabi, drafts or any other content related to our tutoring/coaching sessions to me at Kristimyers72@gmail.com. Please do your best to send these to me 24 hours before we meet so I can take the time to review them. If you need help in a subject with which I am unfamiliar, I will refer you to another tutor. I know my limits. Please expect a 24-hour wait for replies to your emails, texts and voicemails. If you contact me late at night or on the weekend, I might not be available to respond right away. If you anticipate needing to reach me during my downtime, please let me know so we can make a plan to stay in touch. I will always do my best to accommodate your schedule and be flexible with our meeting times. That being said, I generally schedule students on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is a good idea to plan ahead and allow as much time as possible before important exams or assignment deadlines so we have a chance to meet. Generally, when we finish one session, I will prompt you to schedule our next session.
I will not report your progress, grades or other information from our sessions to your parents without
your permission. If you partied too hard last night, I am not going to tell on you. You are an adult and I
respect that. If you ask me to talk to your parents about a specific situation, I am happy to do that for you.
This list is not all-inclusive. If issues arise, we can work through them together. I am excited to work with
you this semester. Your success is important to me!
----Kristi Myers, MAEd
Teacher, Tutor, and Academic Coach
Kristimyers72@gmail.com; (717) 781-2661
VENMO: @kristi-myers-6; CASH APP: $KristiMyers6
kristimyers.com * kristimyers.my.canva.site
Payment Policies Tutoring/Academic Coaching Effective August 20, 2024
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I charge $80 per hour for my services. For Zoom/Phone sessions, I bill in quarter-hour increments. For in- person sessions, I bill in hourly increments. I charge for no-shows.
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If a student does not show up or call within 15 minutes of your scheduled time, I reserve the right to cancel your session and charge for my lost time. If a student has an outstanding balance for a no show, they will need to clear that balance before we can reschedule. If a student cannot attend a scheduled session, I ask that they try to contact me at least 24 hours before our scheduled session. This enables me to offer that time slot to another student. This is particularly important during busy times like midterms and the weeks before finals. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice can, at my discretion, be charged the full hourly rate. If I can slot another student into a space, I will not charge for the cancelled session.
I will request payment at the conclusion of each session. If you would like to make specific arrangements for billing and payment (i.e. paying weekly versus per session), please feel free to email me at kristimyers72@gmail.com.
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I accept payment via Venmo, Cash App and Cash. I ask that you do not use business (Venmo) or Goods
and Services designations for your payments, as these result in additional fees for me. I believe that buyer
protection like Goods and Services are very important to ensure that purchased products are delivered. In
this case, however, I render services before payment and will not ask you to pay in advance for tutoring or
coaching sessions. If you have any concerns about billing or payments, please do not hesitate to contact
me.
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I am sorry that I cannot accept payments via Zelle at this time; my bank does not yet participate
with them.
----Kristi Myers, MAEd
Kristimyers72@gmail.com; (717) 781-2661
VENMO: @kristi-myers-6; CASH APP: $KristiMyers6
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