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Hello! I am Tammy! I was a Pre-Kindergarten teacher for two years. During that time I also tutored second graders in reading and math. When I became a mom, I decided to homeschool my children. I have been homeschooling since 2014. In 2023, I began tutoring again to children from Kindergarten to Sixth grade. 

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