“Irene always went above and beyond to provide both of our children with engaging and enriching teaching that enabled our kids to truly understand and integrate what they were learning. Her skill sets, professionalism, and commitment to teaching set Irene apart.”
– mother to kindergartener and sixth grader
“Working with Bending Tree was an amazing experience. I haven’t had anyone really look at my writing in this way. The process was very collaborative and encouraging. I felt especially relieved when it came time for the query letter because I absolutely hate writing about myself and can never find the right words. The notes provided were very helpful, and provided a lot of valuable insight into the process. I definitely recommend and encourage working with Irene.”
-children’s book author
“Irene worked with our daughter on reading comprehension, the reading strategies were super helpful to help her feel more confident in her reading. Irene’s approach is lighthearted and fun – our daughter really connected with her because of that!”
-mother to tenth grader
“Irene has a wonderfully warm and calming way in her interaction with kids. Be it on Zoom or in-person, my son was motivated and happy during his sessions with Irene. His skills improved considerably over the time they worked together, and we were very pleased with his results.” “
-mother to fifth grader and tenth grader
“Irene has been a fundamental part of my writing process. She is thorough and insightful with her edits. She knows deeply the importance of powerful storytelling and how to get there in a well-thought-out yet poetic way. She is helpful and builds you up when giving quality critique and improvement. Not to mention, she is a gem of a human.“
-podcaster, writer, and storyteller
“Thank you for your attention, for keeping me on your team, and coaching me through this form.“
-poet and writer
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