services

tutoring

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At Castro Resources for Academic Achievement (CRAA), we provide tutoring services for students in Pre-K through 3rd grade in Reading, Handwriting, and Math. Our goal is to provide each scholar with individualized academic support that strengthens their skills, builds confidence, and encourages a love for learning.

CRAA is a home-based tutoring business located in Sharon Hill, Delaware County, PA, just outside of Philadelphia. We offer both in-person and virtual tutoring, with sessions held once a week for one hour.

Reading & Literacy Development

Our reading program focuses on building strong foundational literacy skills while helping students develop confidence and independence as readers.

Areas of instruction include:

• Letter recognition and phonemic awareness

• Letter sounds, blending, and decoding

• Sight word recognition

• Phonics and word families

• Reading fluency and comprehension

• Vocabulary development

• Sentence structure and writing

Our goal is to help students become confident readers who can understand, interpret, and enjoy what they read.

Handwriting Development

At CRAA, we believe proper handwriting begins with understanding correct letter formation. Our handwriting instruction emphasizes developing strong writing habits from the beginning.

Areas of instruction include:

• Uppercase and lowercase letter formation

• Proper pencil grip and control

• Letter sizing, spacing, and alignment

• Name writing

• Number formation

• Word and sentence writing

• Fine motor skill development

Through hands-on activities, repetition, and structured instruction, students learn to write neatly, confidently, and independently.

Mathematics

Our mathematics program helps students build a strong understanding of foundational math concepts through engaging, age-appropriate instruction.

Areas of instruction include:

• Number recognition and counting

• Number sense and place value

• Addition and subtraction

• Multiplication fundamentals

• Word problems and problem-solving strategies

• Fractions and measurement

• Grade-level mathematical concepts

We focus on helping students understand how and why math works, rather than simply memorizing answers.

Our Approach to Teaching

At CRAA, we recognize that no two students learn the same way. Our teaching approach combines individualized instruction, hands-on learning, repetition, positive reinforcement, and academic accountability.

Each student receives instruction based on their individual academic needs, strengths, and areas requiring additional support.

We also believe in the importance of maintaining communication with parents, guardians, and classroom teachers whenever possible. By understanding what students are learning in school, we can provide additional reinforcement during their weekly tutoring sessions.

Our goal is not simply to help students complete assignments. We want students to develop a genuine understanding of academic concepts and build the confidence necessary to apply those skills independently.

Ready to Get Started?

We ask that all interested families read this page in its entirety to learn more about our tutoring services, and enrollment process.

Once you have reviewed all of the information, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the application link to complete our 2026–2027 Tutoring Application.

We look forward to supporting your scholar throughout the 2026–2027 school year!

• Complete the Application
  Fill out the application using the link provided at the bottom of this page.

• Check Your Email for Follow-Up
  After submitting your application, you will receive a follow-up email to select and confirm your student’s session day and time.

• Review & Sign the Contract
  Once your schedule is confirmed, you will receive a contract via email. Please read it carefully and sign to move forward.

• Submit First Session Payment
  Lastly, you will receive a payment link via email/text for your student’s first session. This payment secures your child’s spot in the program. The invoice must be paid within 24 hours your students seat will go to the next student.

  Please remember to provide accurate contact information on the application, as it will be used to complete the enrollment process.

Things You Need to Know

• 1:1 session once a week

• Sessions are available in-person or virtually (Virtual Sessions are for students in 1st- 3rd)

• Each session is 1 hour long

• Sessions will be held on Tuesdays, and Saturdays.

• Available 1 hour time slots are between (Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays).

• Sessions are located in the Delaware County area (Sharon Hill).

Virtual Sessions

When opting into virtual sessions, it is highly recommended that your student has access to an iPad or computer to log in for their weekly one-hour sessions. We have found that using a phone can make it more difficult for students to stay focused due to smaller screen size and limited capabilities.

Our virtual sessions are designed to be just as engaging and interactive as our in-person sessions, and we want every student to have the best possible experience. Using the appropriate device helps ensure your child can fully participate and benefit from each session.

All virtual sessions are conducted via Google Meet. Virtual Sessions are geared towards students in grades 1st-3rd.