Welcome to The Sharpened Pencil Tutoring Academy! I provide individual tutoring to students grades PreK –  3rd Grade, to help them catch up, keep up, or jump ahead! My plan focuses on your child’s progress, which results in boosted confidence for them, and reduced stress for you.

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The Sharpened Pencil
4-Step Process

1. Share your child’s age and grade with me

2. Share which areas your child needs extra academic support

3. Schedule a tutoring session

4. Watch your child make progress

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Tutoring: How it Works

One 90-minute session per week

Year Round Sessions Available

Minimum 3-month commitment

$65/90 minutes

Flexible Scheduling

In Person Sessions

Pre-K through 3rd Grade

The Sharpened Pencil Difference:

I foster an environment where students feel safe to try, make mistakes, and truly learn.

I take time to connect meaningfully with the student and their families about the child’s education, so that everyone is on the same page

I am caring and compassionate, as well as professional and organized.

I am passionate about teaching, and making a difference in each of my student’s lives.

I understand what its like to be a student who may lack confidence, feel stressed or overwhelmed, or just not understand the materials.

Offering remediation or acceleration of learning to students in the following content areas:

Reading

Writing Strategies

Spelling Skills

Math (both facts & problem solving skills)

Study Skills

Test Taking Skills

About Miss Cheryl

Education & Experience: Cheryl Barthlow has been an educator for over 35 years, serving as a teacher in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classrooms, and substitute teaching in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grades. She has also served as an Elementary School Principal. In retirement, she is continuing her love of educating children in the most meaningful way, as a tutor in individualized sessions.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education K-8, 1978; Master of Science, Elementary Education/Reading Specialization, 1988.

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My daughter struggled with confidence in reading, fearing if she didn’t get it right away, she would never get it. After a few sessions with Miss Cheryl, learning became fun again! She was excited to show me all she had worked on after each lesson.

LisaMarysville Mom

Miss Cheryl has the unique gift to connect with any student.

MackenzieFormer Student

By making learning fun, Miss Cheryl gave me the confidence to push my boundaries and excel in school.

KendraMarysville Student

Cheryl has been a tremendous help in building my son's confidence. She is always coming up with ideas and games to make learning fun. He can be stubborn at times and Cheryl is able to keep him engaged during their time together. We are grateful that we found Cheryl to help us on his journey through school.

ElaineChampaign County Mom

"We are incredibly grateful for the confidence you have given him. I cannot say enough about how much he has grown in knowing he has the knowledge. His last couple of tests, he has not had the stress and anxiety leading up to the test as he has before and that speaks volumes for what you have done for him.”

AngelaMarysville Mom

The Sharpened Pencil Tutoring Academy, LLC.
Cheryl Barthlow, Owner
16515 Square Drive
Marysville, Ohio 43040
614.307.8241
cbarthlow@columbus.rr.com