Spark Tutoring – Summer Learning for 4th–9th Graders
✦ Summer 2026 · Grand Rapids, MI

Keep the
spark
going.

1-on-1 summer tutoring for 4th–9th graders in reading and math. Personalized, flexible, and actually kind of fun.

Reach Out
At a glance
4–9
Grades served
60
Min. sessions
1:1
Always personal
$20
Per session
Josie
Certified CPR & First Aid

A tutor who gets it.

Hi, I'm Josie — a junior at Grand Rapids Christian High School with a genuine love for working with kids and helping them grow. I've tutored an international student one-on-one, co-lead a group of 1st grade boys at my church's children's ministry, and have been told I'm patient, kind, and easy to work with. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, so parents can feel confident in who they're trusting with their child. My approach is simple: meet kids where they are, make it feel less like school, and celebrate the wins along the way.

👩‍🏫 1-on-1 tutoring experience ⛪ Children's ministry leader 🏥 CPR & First Aid certified 📰 Student journalist 💛 Grand Rapids local

Simple to get started.

Three easy steps and your student will be on their way to a stronger, more confident fall.

1
Reach Out

Send a quick message with your student's grade and what they need help with. Josie will follow up within 24 hours to learn more.

2
Make a Plan

Together you'll figure out the best schedule, location, and focus — including working through your school's summer packet if you have one.

3
Get Started

Sessions begin at your home or a local library. Josie comes prepared, adapts to your student, and keeps parents in the loop after every visit.

Reading. Math. Confidence.

Sessions are built around what each student actually needs — not a one-size-fits-all script.

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Reading
Reading comprehension
Vocabulary & context clues
Main idea & inference
Writing & grammar basics
Reading fluency
Math
Fractions, decimals & percentages
Word problems & problem solving
Pre-algebra & algebra basics
Geometry fundamentals
Math fact fluency
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Got a school summer packet? Bring it.
Josie works directly from your school's assigned summer materials — so every session connects to exactly what teachers expect students to have done by fall.

Straightforward. No surprises.

Two simple options depending on how much of the summer you want to cover.

Per Session
$20
per 60-minute session
1-on-1 session
Your home or library
Parent update after each session
Summer packet friendly

Spots are limited each summer — reaching out early helps lock in your preferred times.

Ready to get started?

Fill out the form or reach out directly — we'd love to hear from you.

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Location
Grand Rapids, MI area