The Tutor | The Everyday Tutor

Meet the

Everyday Tutor

I'm Amani Fitzgerald, The Everyday Tutor. With 5 years of classroom teaching and 6 years of individualized tutoring experience, I use research-based strategies to help students build strong learning habits that lead to independence, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning.

I teach third grade at a CCSD public school in East Las Vegas and have experience supporting English Learners, Gifted and Talented students, and students with disabilities. I work with students who need targeted support to build strong literacy skills daily.

My approach combines structured academic support with research-based strategies, all while fostering self-awareness and self-confidence. By encouraging children to question understanding, they develop metacognitive skills that empower them to tackle problems using various tools and resources.

Courage. Consistency. Commitment.

In both my professional and personal life, I strive to model and instill three core values: courage, consistency, and commitment. With each tutoring student, I encourage the courage to take on new challenges, the consistency to work steadily toward academic goals, and the commitment to give their best effort in every learning experience.

About Tutoring

Education

2026-Current

M.S. Education, Reading

Arkansas State University

Developing expertise in explicit, systematic phonics instruction using multisensory techniques, skill progression, and designs aligned to the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). Developing skills to work with students with dyslexia and developmental language disorder (DLD).

2022-2025

M.S.Curriculum and Instruction

Western Governors University

Developed expertise in curriculum design, differentiated instruction, and assessment, using research-based practices to support diverse learners such as English learners and GATE students, and promote student growth.

2019-2022

B.A. Elementary Education

Nevada State University

Developed expertise in child development, literacy, differentiated instruction, assessment, and classroom management to support the academic and developmental needs of elementary learners.

Experience &
Training

Classroom Experience

Since 2018, I have supported students across Las Vegas public, private, and charter schools in a variety of roles, including instructional aide, substitute teacher, special education paraprofessional, and licensed educator.

Tutoring Experience

From 2012 to 2014, I tutored middle school students through the City of Las Vegas Teen Scene program.
I provided private K–5 tutoring in reading, writing, and math through Wyzant and Care since 2020, working one-on-one with students ages 5–11.

Certifications and Training

Since January 2026, I completed training in the Science of Reading through Lexia LETRS.

Key Methods

Targeted Skill- Building

Pre-assessments are administered to identify knowledge gaps, and weekly knowledge checks track progress and identify areas of growth.

Evidence-Based Teaching Practices

Uses a variety of teaching methods to optimize learning explicit instruction including

reciprocal teaching, gradual release model, total physical response (TPR), interleaved practice, and visualization.

Goal Setting

Utilizes aspects of the SMART goal and PAR Method frameworks to reinforce learning and independence.

Tailored to Interests

Tailors each lesson based on student interests by incorporating real-word visuals, objects, and situations.

Interactive Practice

Creates new and/or modifies interactive lessons that boost reading comprehension, math fluency, and critical thinking—all aligned with state and national standards.

Progress Monitoring

Uses formative and summative assessments to track progress over time and utilizes visualization tools to model progress for families.

"Patient and Very Kind."

Amani is great !!! My daughter started getting into the habit of putting herself down when it comes to math. With just one tutoring session in, the confidence my daughter came home with felt amazing for the both of us. Great tutor !!

Mesh, Las Vegas

(2022)

"Amazing!"

Moving from California my son was having trouble adjusting and was worried about the new school and if the learning would be different. Now having Amani he has shown confidence. Glad we chose her. She's amazing.

Ericka, Las Vegas