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At Root Words, we foster strong literacy

skills in students grades 6 through 12.

expertly designed, highly personalized
literacy coaching.

Welcome to Root Words Literacy Coaching, where we believe every child can grow as a reader and writer with compassionate, personalized support. Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas, we provide far more comprehensive and intentional support than the traditional "homework help" model of tutoring.

OUR MISSION

OUR MISSION AT Root words

OUR SERVICES

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Literacy coaching

Highly personalized tutoring in reading, writing, and grammar for grades 6-12.

college essay support

Comprehensive support from the initial brainstorming to final revision stages of composing a compelling personal statement essay for the Common App.

test preparation

Targeted content and strategy instruction for AP English exams and the language sections of the SAT and ACT.

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MEET THE OWNER & COACH

Anna McNerney

Welcome! I'm Anna McNerney, the founder and lead coach at Root Words Literacy Coaching. Driven by a deep passion for education and a commitment to empowering students, I have dedicated my career to helping young learners unlock their full potential through literacy.

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WHAT SETS ROOT WORDS APART?

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PERSONALIZED

ATTENTION

We develop a custom curriculum for each student based on thorough skill assessments and stakeholder input.

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LONG-TERM

SUPPORT

Many students begin working with us in 8th or 9th grade and receive support throughout high school; as their literacy needs change, so does our instruction.

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COMPREHENSIVE

SERVICES

From literacy coaching and college essay support to test preparation, we offer specialized services to address all literacy needs.

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TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS

“Anna McNerney is the best tutor we have ever hired for our girls!  She has a true natural gift to work with students in a manner that meets them where they are, empowers them, and gently coaches them to grow consistently and purposefully.  The skills our oldest daughter developed over the past academic year in written expression, including essay formation, composition, and editing, will be critical skills she will use across all her academic classes.  In addition, Anna helps students develop a deeper understanding of material from class, providing extra content and questions to help students make connections and develop critical thinking skills.”

CHRISTY: 9TH & 11TH GRADE MOM

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