Tutoring Services
Lilly is eager to help all students meet academic, social, and emotional goals for tomorrow’s world, today; using a combination of current learning techniques, mastered through experience, and based on a strong educational foundation.
Learn about Lilly’s background and credentials
Services Offered
// Homework and study support across most subject areas
// K-12 reading, writing and English support
// General testing support on the ACT
// (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) and GRAD (Graduation Standardized Tests) preparation in reading and writing
// Transition/life skills coaching for students with disabilities
// Organizational, study skills, and self-advocacy support (often called an ADHD coach)
// Life skills writing: college essays, college applications, resumes, cover letters, job applications, etc.
“Lilly Mercer is one of the most effective teachers I have ever worked with.”
- Mike Pretasky, Assistant Principal at Edina High School
Background & Credentials
// Holds Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis on psychology, learning disabilities and current interventions, as well as a Bachelors Degree in English
// Experienced in use of the educational software, current interventions and testing mandates/legislation
// Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic positive teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of learning in students
Employment Background
Teacher at Edina High School
10-12th grades, English and Special Education, Edina, MN, September 2006-2011
Substitute Teacher
K-12, all subjects, Multiple Districts, MN, 2004-2006
Teacher and Administrator at JCC
Teacher and administrator at Habonim, through the JCC (Jewish Community Center after school program), MN, 2004-2006
Director of Counselors in Training
Director of Counselors in Training, JCC, MN, Summer 2004
Credentials
Bachelor’s degree in Education
Master’s degree in Education
K-12 Licensed Special Education Teacher
5-12 Licensed English Teacher
Numerous years of teaching experience
Started 5 programs within 5 years at Edina High School for struggling learners’
Administered the testing program for all state mandated tests at EHS in the area of English; ranked 1st in the state
Highly trained and qualified in testing administration, procedures, legislation and best practice at the state and national level, regarding all educational and standardized tests
Testing certification through Quest Educational Systems
Used, studied, and implemented newest technology, strategies, and laws as they relate to education
Ready to see how Lilly can help your student?
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"…my entire high school experience was made easier with her help."
- Emily Bauermeister, Student at Edina High School
Testimonials
From Educators
“Lilly Mercer is one of the most effective teachers I have ever worked with. She started the GRAD Reading Preparation Program at Edina High School and the results have been impressive! Her ability to bring students who struggle with reading to a point at which they can succeed is remarkable. I have found that these students trust Lilly and they want to work with her because they feel themselves improving. Her energy is so positive that I believe students benefit from just being in class with her. Whether she is instructing, writing curriculum, or leading a committee, Lilly is a powerful educator as well as
leader.”
- Michael Pretasky
Assistant Principal, Edina High School
“…Lilly’s warmth, enthusiasm, and sense of humor are contagious in any group; she is always respectful and supportive of others… She is sensitive to diversity and special needs of people but engages people not upon the basis of those special needs but, rather, upon their capabilities and potential.”
- Philip Wittekind
K-12 Teacher and Professor, University of Montana
“Lilly Mercer is a wonderful person to work with. Beyond being caring and compassionate, Lilly always puts her student’s well being first. Her unwillingness to simply pass a student through the system has produced adolescents with a strong work ethic, an understanding of self, and the study skills necessary to pass high school and beyond. I wish that every student could have a teacher that is as dedicated and knowledgeable as Lilly Mercer.”
- Elizabeth Neary
Teacher, Edina High School
“…a key descriptor of Lilly is intuitive. Her sensitivity to individual students helps her establish the necessary nonthreatening environment conducive to the best learning… her classroom is always filled with energy as she lectures, discusses key concepts, and presents incredible background materials to all students… her knowledge bank is remarkable and her students gained self esteem!”
- Carol Kramer
M.ED University Supervisor, Montana Schools
From Students
“Mrs. Mercer helped me to become a stronger student, and my writing grew in a way I never knew was possible…my entire high school experience was made easier with her help.”
- Emily Bauermeister
Student at Edina High School
“Lilly has taught me how to organize myself and bring my grades up. She has helped me a ton in my English class with my homework and confidence towards school.”
- Ian Collins, Student at Edina High School
“College seemed impossible, and getting through high school was hard. After taking classes with Mrs. Mercer I learned how to navigate through the system and advocate for what I needed.”
- Alex Rash, Student at Edina High School
Ready to see how Lilly can help your student?
Make an appointment today for a free consultation.
