Credentials
Master of Arts and Teaching - Special Education
B.B.A - Business Administration
-Tom Cannon
Master of Arts and Teaching - Special Education
B.B.A - Business Administration
-Tom Cannon
Parent Testimonials
Our son needed extra reading help that the school couldn't give him. He is very bright in many areas, but as a 4th grader, he was significantly below grade level in reading. We didn't know what exactly he needed, but we knew that at 10 years old, he needed to be able to read fluently to understand concepts taught in class. In other words, the kids were no longer learning to read, they were reading to learn so to speak. We wholeheartedly recommend Tom and his tutoring approach. He could tell right away what our son's deficits were. He is always very upfront about what he plans to do to correct and/or review concepts, and he gives parents ideas on what they can be doing as well (it's not the same old advice you may be getting from school!). Tom is passionate about best practices for student learning and is no nonsense and practical in his methods. He is also great with kids, and knows that you've got to make it fun in order for them to pay attention and work. He takes time to make a personal connection and knows his students well. Our son is doing well going into the 6th grade. He knows what he struggles with, takes ownership of those, and uses the strategies Mr. Tom taught him. Most importantly for him, Mr. Tom helped our son realize how intelligent he really is, and that he just learns differently. We are so pleased that our son's confidence has been boosted and he is making great progress!
Beth, parent
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Mr. Tom Cannon has been tutoring my 13 year old daughter in math for the last ten months. My daughter has cerebal palsy, cortical visual impairment, and was quite delayed in her math skills when beginning tutoring with Mr. Tom. Since working with Mr. Tom my daughter has improved her math skills up to grade level! Not only have her math skills improved, but so has her self confidence. She said to me, “Mr. Tom has definitely impacted my life by showing me other real people with disabilities like me that have become successful.” Mr. Cannon most assuredly has a gift at working with my daughter with special needs. This says a whole lot as she can be quite difficult to work with! I strongly recommend Mr. Tom Cannon to other families. They will benefit greatly from his compassionate teaching style.
Megan, parent
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Tom Cannon was my daughter’s tutor for over a year. My daughter has dyslexia and ADD and I decided to select a tutor who had experience in the Susan Barton Reading program and also great with children. We interviewed several tutors and there was no question that Tom was the best tutor. Tom was dependable and always on time. He was very professional and patient and able to use different techniques to keep my daughter engaged and focused. Tom was great at adapting/modifying the curriculum based so that she would get the most out of the material. He has a lot of passion for what he does and it definitely shows. I have worked with multiple tutors over 10 years and it is very difficult and challenging to find a good tutor let alone a great tutor for your child. Tom was a great tutor and my daughter was very fortunate to have him teach her for the past year.
Kelly, parent
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I am pleased to recommend Tom Cannon whole-heartedly and without reservation. I know Tom well and was a colleague of mine for a number or years. I believe him to be a skilled educator with excellent presentation skills. He speaks in front of a group with ease, with excellent body language and voice. There is more than presentation, personality, and pedagogy that is needed to be an excellent educator. A teacher’s character is equally important and Tom’s character is impressive. As a former educator and one who currently works with an extensive number of elementary, middle, high and post-secondary schools, I feel qualified to recommend an educator. Beyond my knowledge as an educator, I am a mother. The greatest compliment I can pay Tom Cannon is to say that I would love for him to be my son or my daughter's teacher. My children would benefit from his instruction and his influence on their lives.
Gwen, former colleague-
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I am pleased to write a letter of recommendation for Mr. Tom Cannon. He came highly recommended when I was searching for a tutor for my then upcoming 4th grade son. Tom’s approach to tutoring my son, who is diagnosed with ADHD, was the perfect combination of serious yet fun. After every session, Tom spent time talking with me to make sure I was aware of what they covered, any issues he saw, and how to best help my son until there next session. To this day, my son is still excited when its, “Mr. Tom Day!”
Tom has been an integral part of my son’s success in school. I recommend him to anybody looking for a tutor. On a personal note, Tom is passionate about teaching and helping children reach their highest potential. His enthusiasm for the material he teaches and his ability to connect with students who are having academic difficulties makes him invaluable to parents and students. It is for these reasons that I give Tom Cannon my highest recommendation.
Yolie, parent
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I met "Mr. Tom" two years ago when we needed a math tutor for my sixth grade grandson. He was having trouble with the new math concepts, pre-algebra, and word problems. "Mr. Tom" researched his medical condition and how it affected his learning abilities. Incorporating this knowledge, his great teaching skills, and knowledge that my grandson loved sports, he was able to make math enjoyable and kept him on track. Not only did his math comprehension and grades improve, but his self-esteem also improved. He looked forward to the tutoring sessions and would get upset when we did not have a tutoring session. I highly recommend "Mr. Tom" for any tutoring needs.
Tereesa, grandparent
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Tom provided tutoring for my daughter through 5th and 6th grades and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I have seen her confidence improve along with her math skills and I continue to see results from the help he gave her. Tom's teaching style, as well as the one-on-one attention, has helped my daughter tremendously through middle school.
Amy, parent
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Mr. Cannon is an excellent tutor for our children’s high school math, middle school math, elementary school math and reading. Mr. Cannon knew immediately what each child needed to get them back on track and staying on track. He showed the kids the mistakes they were making by taking them back to the basics in both their math and reading. Also, Mr. Cannon keeps it interesting, fun, and engaging for the kids. Now they are more confident and stronger in both their math and reading than ever before. We want to thank Mr. Cannon for the success of our wonderful children.
Vee, homeschool parent
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We were looking for someone to help with our son's homework and reinforce the concepts from school. Our son is on the Autism spectrum and we needed someone with knowledge, experience and an abundance of patience. Tom built great rapport with our son and we saw a marked improvement in grades. We recommend Tom to anyone whose child needs additional help whether the child has special needs or not.
Sekhar, parent
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