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Whether you’re in Columbus (OH), Fort Wayne (IN), Chicago (IL), or need the flexibility of virtual tutoring, Smart Hour is here to support your child’s academic journey. We offer in-person sessions in these cities and extend our personalized 1:1 online tutoring to families across the country.
With the right support, your child can overcome challenges and thrive. Let’s grow and learn together!
With eight years of teaching experience in Chicago, Savannah brings a strong background in early childhood and elementary education. She spent four years teaching first grade before looping with her students to second grade, and later served as a K–2 inclusion special education teacher.
Now based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Savannah offers both in-person and virtual tutoring with a focus on core academic support in reading, writing, math, and science for PreK–8 students. She specializes in phonics and early literacy instruction, helping students build strong decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills—especially in preparation for IREAD-3 and beyond.
Passionate about relationship-building and fostering a lifelong love of learning, Savannah creates a supportive, encouraging environment for every student. Her work in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) has even been recognized on The Today Show, where she shared her approach to building confidence and connection in the classroom.
Hannah is a dedicated educator with over seven years of teaching experience in Chicago. She spent three years teaching 1st grade, three years teaching 3rd grade, and later transitioned into the role of an instructional coach. Her passion lies in helping every child succeed by building their confidence, fostering a love for learning, and instilling a growth mindset.
With a strong background in inclusion classrooms, Hannah has worked with students of all learning abilities, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive! Now based in Columbus, Ohio, she offers both in-person and virtual tutoring, providing personalized instruction to help students reach their full potential.
Hannah is committed to making learning engaging, empowering, and tailored to each student’s unique needs!