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PRIVATE TUTORING
SERVICES
IN DES MOINES

Helping kids build skills and confidence since 2020.

Teacher and Student

It is hard to see your child struggling.

Whether they

  • are not meeting grade-level expectations

  • are lacking confidence in their skills

  • may have a learning difference such as dyslexia or dyscalculia

We know they are resilient and capable!

You are your child's best advocate.

Whether you

  • just learned your child is struggling

  • are looking to try tutoring for the first time

  • are looking for a fresh start with a new strategy

We are here to come alongside you.
A Girl in a Classroom
Teacher Helping a Student

About Roots & Wings

Built on the belief that all children are capable of success, Roots & Wings Educational Services was established in 2020 by Katy Severe. 
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Since then, Katy has hired tutors Britney Mathiesen and Lauren Gallo-Heston to expand the practice and ensure your child is matched with a perfect-fit tutor.

Our Services

Tutoring Session
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Tutoring
Assessment & Screening

Online or in-person, tutoring offers individualized instruction based on your child's needs. We offer tutoring in literacy and math, as well as enrichment services.

Our in-depth assessment is a comprehensive evaluation to uncover a student’s strengths and areas of need in reading or math. We also offer a dyslexia screener that consists of targeted assessments designed to identify key indicators of dyslexia.

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Educational Advocacy

We offer advocacy services to help families understand their child's educational rights and effectively communicate with schools to ensure their needs are met.

TESTIMONIALS

Katy is simply a fantastic teacher and person. She is patient, caring and understanding toward kids. Not only does she have a great approach towards kids, but she is also a very good communicator. Katy has been regularly providing updates regarding school activities, progress that my son has been making, and sharing feedback that was helpful for me outside of school. My son has been taught by Katy in classroom (school), nature (forest camp) and individual setting (tutoring). Katy is extremely passionate about what she does and truly cares about all of her students. Feedback received directly from my son only confirms what I could observe myself: Katy teaches in a way that kids are having fun and desire to learn more and more, which is a blessing for every parent.

Ella K.

"The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” ~Maria Montessori

katysevere @ gmail.com

541-520-9933

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