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Tutoring table in Ms. Bastian’s house, set with math workbooks, children’s books, and phonics cards
Sun City, Arizona · Tuesday & Thursday only

Quiet hours for first through fourth grade.

Math, reading, and writing with a retired Arizona certified teacher of many years’ experience. Held at her home in Sun City for families in Glendale, Peoria, and Surprise.

The work

Foundations first. No fuss.

One child, one hour, at a real table. Some materials are provided. The aim is steady skill — not busywork.

Math

Number sense that sticks

Place value, word problems, measurements, money, time, the four arithmetic operations, and other standards required by Arizona State Education will be taught, according to grade and abilities. Multiple curriculums are available in instructions and may offer a child an alternative for learning.

Reading

Decode, then understand

Phonics where it is still weak, fluency where it is slow, and comprehension once the words are no longer a fight.

Writing

Sentences before essays

Handwriting, spelling, and the simple sentence. A child who can write a clear line can later write a paragraph.

framed crayon letter B labeled Ms. Bastian.
The teacher

Retired Arizona certified teacher of many years’ experience.

This is not a college student with a worksheet packet. It is a retired Arizona certified teacher who has taught with Beyond Textbooks, McGraw Hill, i-Ready, and Singapore curriculum.

  • Grades 1 through 4 only — the years that set the rest
  • Sessions in her house in Sun City
  • Tuesday and Thursday hours only
  • A parent or guardian is welcome to remain during the lesson
  • Some materials provided; bring any school book the child is using

Read the full bio How she teaches

Simple terms

Two choices. No packages to decode.

One hour is one hour. Pay for the day you use, or take both teaching days in the week.

One day a week
$50 / hour

Tuesday or Thursday

One focused hour. Best when a child needs a weekly check on math facts, reading fluency, or writing mechanics.

Two days a week
$85 / week

Tuesday and Thursday

One hour each teaching day. The better path when a child is behind, or when a parent wants the work held twice before the weekend.

Seats are few because the house is a house, not a center. First hour is a working session, not a sales pitch. Ask before you drive from outside Glendale, Peoria, or Surprise.

Quiet Sun City street at evening
Service area

Sun City house. West Valley families.

Lessons are held in Sun City. Enrollment is open only to families in these three cities.

Glendale Peoria Surprise Not statewide · not online
A seat at the table

Tell us the child’s grade and the day you can keep.

Write the grade, the subject that is hurting, and whether you want one day or both. A reply will confirm whether a Tuesday or Thursday hour is open.

Ms. Carol Bastian
623-910-9231
Please leave a message if I don’t answer. I will call you back ASAP.