Building Confidence in Reading, Writing & Test Success
Personalized ELA support for Grades 2–6 to help your child feel confident and capable.
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(347) 2911862
Personalized support to help your child feel confident and capable.
Building Confidence in Reading, Writing & Test Success.
What We Offer
About Me
Hi, I’m Tricia LaBella, founder of LaBella Tutoring. I’m a certified elementary educator with more than 28 years of teaching experience helping students build confidence, strengthen academic skills, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Teaching has always been close to my heart. Inspired by my father, who was also an educator, I discovered early on that helping children learn and grow was exactly where I was meant to be.
What I value most is meeting students where they are. Whether a child needs additional support or greater academic challenges, I create individualized learning experiences that build on their strengths and help them reach their full potential. I specialize in Reading and ELA instruction for students in grades 2–6, making learning engaging, personalized, and effective.
As a mother of two, I understand the trust parents place in educators. My goal is not only to help students improve academically, but also to foster confidence, independence, and a positive attitude toward learning. I believe every child is capable of success when given the right support, encouragement, and tools.
My Experience
Teaching in an inner-city school, I focused heavily on student growth. Despite the challenges, I was proud to achieve a 73% passing rate, ensuring that a significant majority of my students reached proficiency.
What Are Parents Saying
I wanted to reach out and share my deepest thanks for the incredible impact you’ve had on my daughter this year. When she started sixth grade, she was so nervous and scared about the transition to middle school, especially starting out without her friends. I can’t tell you how much it meant to see how quickly you stepped in to help. By bringing her to the front of the room and giving her "jobs" to do, you gave her a sense of purpose and comfort that completely changed her outlook. Seeing her go from being fearful to smiling every day has been such a relief. Beyond her happiness, her academic growth has been amazing. We just learned she received a 4 on the ELA state test, and I know that achievement is a direct result of the confidence you built in her. Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher and for truly caring about her success.
We are so grateful to have found Ms. La Bella! My son was really struggling with Reading and was losing confidence. S. La Bella is incredibly patient and my son things she’s funny, kind, and knows exactly who to do if he comes to a word he doesn’t know. She gives him manageable steps. My son actually looks forward to his sessions now, and his confidence has skyrocketed. He is no longer afraid of reading in class. Highly recommend
I wanted to send a quick note to express my deepest gratitude for everything you’ve done for Eric this year. Coming into sixth grade, Eric was really struggling and feeling a lot of pressure with his reading and math. The way the extra support was handled made a significant difference. By moving him to the front of the room and providing subtle, extra attention, his success was supported without him feeling self-conscious. He was quite embarrassed about needing help, so that discretion meant the world to him. The after-school tutoring and the hard work put in truly turned his year around. He’s had a fantastic year because of your dedication. Thank you for being such an incredible teacher.
I wanted to send a quick note to thank you for your extra help group. Ethan did really well in ELA this year. I was honestly shocked the other day when I saw him pick up a book and start reading all on his own! It is so wonderful to see him reading independently, and it’s clear you’ve really instilled a true love of reading in him. Thank you for a great year. Take care! Best regards,
Tutoring Packages
I offer tutoring for students in grades 2–6. Packages are available on a monthly basis and can be customized to meet each student’s needs.

Starter Plan
2 hours per week
Best for students who need regular support and focused help.

Standard Plan
3 hours per week
Best for students who need more consistent tutoring and extra academic support.

Custom Plan
Personalized tutoring for test prep, summer support, or special academic goals — price discussed during consultation Best for families who need a plan tailored to specific needs.
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