Testimonials & Press

What Parents and Schools Are Saying

  • “Our experience with having Joyce Torrey tutor our son has been exceptional. Joyce is a truly caring, vibrant and dynamic educator ... Joyce took the time to get to know our son before coming up with an educational strategy that would be best suited to our son's personality and learning style.”

    — Cass and Tina N., Parents

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  • “Mrs. Torrey's system, created and honed over her career, is the gold standard for language arts education ... Mrs. Torrey is truly a gifted teacher and an educational visionary ... There is just no comparison with other tutors. Mrs. Torrey is in a league of her own.”

    — Lori C., Parent

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  • “Joyce understands that each child is different and learns in different ways, and she worked hard to find the most effective approach ... She is very flexible and willing to adjust her curriculum as needs change.”

    — Valerie L. , Parent

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  • “Mrs. Torrey always said, ‘If you pay attention to learning the fundamentals, the grades will come.’ She was right, and our son blossomed under her teaching.”

    — Anonymous Parent

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  • “Mrs. Torrey will take a student at their ability level and differentiate her teaching strategies and approaches to meet the needs of every student. What is equally amazing and gratifying for both students and parents is her ability to make the learning relevant, fun and engaging.”

    — Gerald T., Educator and Administrator

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  • “Her work with adapting lessons to address multi-sensory learning styles ... has been groundbreaking. Students who have worked with Joyce have experienced marked growth in writing, reading and critical thinking.”

    — Tim S., Educator and Administrator

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In the Press

“There are so many kids out there who could use this kind of help,” Kapiolani Barber said. “Can you imagine what it would do for the community if they got it?”

— “Mom, Tutor Join Forces to Help Girl Beat Dyslexia,” Honolulu Star-Advertiser

What Students Are Saying

“Your presence is such a safe space for me, and I trust you deeply. I love our lessons together, whether we’re tackling Wordly Wise or laughing together about something. Thank you for teaching so many valuable lessons, not just about English, but about becoming the best person I can be.”

— Anonymous Student

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