The Community Classroom
We help students build their confidence and find joy in learning through a strength-based approach.
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Welcome to The Community Classroom
We offer tutoring, academic coaching, and parent support to the western Massachusetts community and students across the country.
All services offered online or in person.
Tutoring
Our tutors are certified teachers with a proven track record to help students improve and excel with specific subject matters and learning concepts. We offer tutoring to learners Pre-K through Adult (Online or In Person) and with any learning difference.
Academic Coaching
We prepare students for a life of academic success by improving upon such skills as note-taking, test preparation, study skills, time management, and goal setting. We lower stress while helping clients develop stronger executive functioning skills.
Parent Services
We coach grown-ups on how to develop the skills needed to help their children succeed. We help you problem-solve academic issues and trouble-shoot barriers to academic success. Most importantly, we help you figure out that it’s going to be okay!
Our Classroom
We have a physical classroom space located in Florence, Massachusetts, that offers in-person tutoring, homework support options, and special events throughout the year.
College Essay Support
Our experienced writing experts work with high school seniors to provide proven college essay coaching focused on easing the stress and maximizing potential for the writing sample.
Educational Podcast
To The Core is a podcast where parents and caregivers can get their education questions answered by those who know best: Teachers! New episodes drop every Tuesday.
Why Choose Us?
The Community Classroom is not an algorithm tutor-matching database. We are real teachers with a real passion for education.
Proven
Our tutors have consistently helped students gain subject matter knowledge, improve scores, enhance study methods, and gain confidence in themselves along the way.
Customized
We make sure to personalize both the tutor matching process and lesson planning, to ensure your child’s interests and needs are seen, heard, and met.
Experienced
All of our staff have classroom teaching experience and degrees in education, 78% of whom have their Masters Degrees.
Flexible
We offer both online and in-person sessions with booking flexibility (evenings and weekends), options that can fit in and around your carpool schedule.
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A Word From Our Clients…
Rachel M.
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I really can't convey enough how extraordinary The Community Classroom is. My daughter attended their Summer Leadership Camp for Girls. I've never seen her respond so positively to any camp or... program. It's her favorite of all time. The small group size worked well for her. The counselors and the structure of the program were well thought out, so inclusive and upbeat; and so steeped in joy and support. It's clear the Community Classroom is foremost a labor of love. How fortunate we are to have this gem in our community.read more
Tiffany K.
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What a terrific experience my daughter, Elle, had tutoring with The Community Classroom! Elle took Spanish III Honors and she needed a tutor to help her. Dr. Allen matched Elle with Juan, an educator... from Ecuador. Not only did Elle improve her Spanish fluency, but she was able to attain an A in the class! Working with Dr. Allen and Juan was a blessing! I highly recommend The Community Classroom for your children’s tutoring needs!read more
Mary C.
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The Community Classroom is INCREDIBLE! Our family has felt supported from the moment we reached out. Megan responded swiftly, and gave us so much time and care to help us create a support plan. She... found us just the right tutor, with the right availability, who is amazing. I have felt truly taken care of by everyone there. THANK YOU!!!!!!!read more
Vanessa F.
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The Community Classroom has been nothing but amazing for my son! Megan matched my son up with a tutor that paired perfectly with him. We have only been apart of the Community Classroom for three... months now but we are already seeing improvements! It's great to have his tutor work one-on-one to help with the topics he is struggling with in school, the help he can't get in the classroom. I can't say enough about The Community Classroom and would highly recommend it to any parent who is looking to help their child grow academically.read more
tala E.
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The community classroom has been absolutely wonderful. Meghan has been so responsive, taking time to find out what each child’s individual needs are and pairing them with a great tutor. I expected... that getting my child there each week would be a chore but he has really enjoyed his time there and looks forward to his sessions. Our experience has been positive all around.read more
Meghan S.
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Last spring, after remote learning, my then fifth grader's math confidence was really low and I worried about him going into middle school without the building blocks that he needed to be successful.... I contacted The Community Classroom and Megan set him up with an amazing tutor who worked with him in person and over zoom all summer. He was able to start sixth grade feeling so much better about himself and his math skills. He took a break from tutoring in the fall and winter but recently came to me and said that he was struggling again in math and feeling lost. I emailed Megan and she came to the rescue right away - connecting us with a fantastic tutor! We're so grateful to The Community Classroom!read more
Amy W.
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As the Executive Director of the Downtown Northampton Association (DNA), I have gotten to know Megan and the Community Classroom through a series of partnerships connected with the Resilient Project... and the DNA - and each partnership and project has been an absolute delight. Megan is the consummate collaborator, bringing not only years of experience and expertise to the table, but boundless energy, enthusiasm and a genuine, heartfelt love of her community and the projects she chooses to champion. She gives 500% and always shows up as her true self - an entrepreneur, small business owner, educator and mom, in equal parts. Working with Megan is a true joy!read more
Carole B.
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signing up with the community classroom was hands down the best decision I have made to help my daughter with her reading and math. My 10 year old absolutely loves her tutor and looks forward to... each session. She went from not wanting to read anything to asking for the entire Harry Potter series for Christmas. Just last night she read a book to me which in the past she would have gotten frustrated and given up. I love seeing her improvement. I highly recommend this business to anyone, they work with your schedule and handle you on a case by case basis according to what is best for your needs and your family. They are virtual as well.read more
Christina W.
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I taught in public schools for a number of years. A year or so ago I took a leap of faith and decided that I needed to take a step back from teaching to see what other opportunities were out there.... I’ve been a tutor at The Community Classroom for just over a year. It’s such a positive space to come to and Megan is an amazing boss! She’s very supportive, and not only when it comes to The Community Classroom. Since I began working here, I feel like I’ve had the opportunity to work on a lot of really cool projects and events that engage the community and have helped me to network as well. Most of all, I love being matched with students who I am able to support with engaging lessons that let me flex my creative muscles while meeting their needs. If you love teaching but you’re falling out of love with being a teacher and have doubts (like a number of my former colleagues have expressed) I would highly recommend you check out The Community Classroom for a breath of fresh air! It's not only a great place to learn but it's a great place to work!read more
Gina G.
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The thing that I appreciate most about The Community Classroom is the written feedback outlining the learning objectives as well as notes from the tutors on progress. The tutors that my kids have... worked with were professional and engaging (even when my kids were not!). I highly recommend them for one on one learning support.read more
Sarah B.
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After only three sessions, my child is noticeably more confident in their ability to do math! It's wonderful to see their anxiety, which was making learning so much harder, melt away. They are... excited to go to tutoring (something I didn't expect) and even recently asked their teacher at school for help, which they wouldn't have done before. I had no idea how quickly things could change. I wish I'd have done this years ago!!Their tutor explains things in a warm, relaxed, accepting way in a space that radiates the same qualities.My child adds: "Everyone was friendly! I like the space, the atmosphere and the accessible tools [manipulatives for explaining things].""I could understand things that didn't make sense at school."read more
Claudia M.
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We came to the Community Classroom looking for a tutor to help us homeschool our son on ELA and math and did not know what to expect. We have been blown away by the top notch tutors and personalized... attention our son receives every time he enters the Classroom. One of the things we truly appreciated was the pre-work that was done to ensure that my son had the right tutor for his needs and the ongoing communication and tracking of his progress. They really do get my son and know how to get him excited about learning and doing his best every single time. We highly recommend Megan and her group of tutors to any family looking for any type of academic support.read more
Nancy M.
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We sought out SAT tutoring for our high-school junior through The Community Classroom. Megan’s response was positive, timely and successful! Our son reports that his tutor is very helpful and setting... him up with SAT skills. He enjoys his time with them and feels he is improving every week. Thank you to Megan and her team for offering this path to success!read more
TaraAndMatt 4.
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Megan and her Team of Teachers are very professional and attuned to the needs of my children. I’m glad to have an extra set of ears, eyes, hearts, and minds guiding their love of learning. Highly... recommend the Community Classroom.read more
Molly B. B.
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Compassionate, thoughtful, organized, experienced. Couldn’t ask for more.
Nicole H.
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My ninth grader worked with a Biology instructor (Carly) via zoom. Initially I was hoping for “in-person” tutoring and hesitant to agree to online sessions as he definitely had “zoom fatigue”. After... learning about my child, the tutor that Megan suggested would be a good match was several states away so if we were to work with her, there was no option besides remote learning. I felt an immediate trust in Megan’s expertise, as she patiently listened to me about my child’s needs and learning style, so we gave it a try. I am so glad we did!My child is not always an enthusiastic learner, but he never complained that it was a tutoring day. He said that the sessions were very helpful in clearing up any confusion or questions he might have as well as helping him to prepare for his end of year standardized test. His tutor, Carly, was engaging, patient and very knowledgeable in her content area. The most exciting change we noticed in our child was the obvious increase in confidence about his Biology class and the subject matter. We cannot put a price tag on that!We are very happy that we discovered the Community Classroom and will most certainly utilize these services again in the future. We cannot recommend them highly enough and think that the entire process well-organized and student-centered.read more
Abbey T.
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My daughter struggled academically during the Pandemic as I know so many students did. Her grades were not reflective of what she was capable of and her self confidence was at an all time low. I... immediately felt we contacted the right place when Megan truly listened to all of my daughter’s needs and conveyed genuine concern for her overall well-being. She understood that remote tutoring would not be effective for my daughter and that it would be best in-person. She thought it may take a few weeks to match her to a teacher who was willing to meet in person. It ended up only being a few days before she contacted us with the name and background of a tutor she felt would be a great fit. My daughter met with Tricia and they immediately made a great connection. They worked together to come up with a plan to catch up on her assignments in her classes and to work on improving her organizational and prioritizing skills.My daughter was in danger of failing several classes when we started at The Community Classroom. She ended up earning all A’s and B’s during her last quarter and she was no longer worried about having to participate in credit recovery over the summer. This allowed her to get her first summer job and her self-confidence has improved so much! I can’t thank Megan and Tricia enough for all they have done to help my daughter end her school year on such a positive note. I highly recommend The Community Classroom!read more
Molly L.
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I am so impressed with the work Community Classroom does with their students. They are able to figure out the best learning strategies for each student. They offer support and truly want to see their... students succeed.They are a valuable program in our community. I definitely would recommend using their services for your child.read more
Valerie R.
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The Community Classroom is a gem in our community. My first-grade son needed a reading tutor, so I reached out to the CC and Megan was super responsive, professional, helpful, and clear in her... communications. She quickly connected us with a wonderful tutor and my son is swiftly catching up to grade level—and he adores her. Wins all around. Very grateful this resource exists!read more
Carrie F.
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The Community Classroom has provided an education lifeline after months of learning at home due to Covid-19 remote school schedules. I wish I'd found Megan's web site sooner! I was impressed by... the amount of information on the web site and the level of immediate guidance provided once I completed the online form. Megan met with us to understand my son's needs and offered immediate results finding a tutor for us. We found the perfect match for my son - who now loves writing thanks to Megan and our tutor, Ann. I highly recommend The Community Classroom.read more
Jessica C.
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The support from The Community Classroom has been incredible. I feel like I have an army behind me helping my daughter reach her potential - and making it fun in the process! Our math and ELA... tutors are exceptional and truly care about my child! You will love Megan and the Community Classroom! I give them a 10 out of 5 stars!read more
Patricia G.
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I enjoy the articles and tips posted by Megan from The Community Classroom! I have gained insights and understanding about many things, including ADHD.
Mike F.
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Megan and her team of amazing teachers are dedicated to supporting students and families through tutoring, support, and so much more.
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