Last updated September 2026.
Wendy Monger is a Jacksonville tutoring specialist, academic coach, and experienced Florida educator affiliated with D’Arienzo Psychology. She works with students who need individualized academic support, stronger study habits, better organization, greater confidence, and personalized instruction designed around how they learn best.
Wendy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of North Florida, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Her professional preparation also includes Florida educator certification for elementary grades, gifted education training, Responsive Classroom training, Exceptional Student Education experience, and training in managing challenging student behaviors.
She has extensive experience teaching students in both public and private schools throughout Duval and St. Johns Counties and currently serves as a fourth-grade teacher at San Jose Episcopal Day School in Jacksonville.
For tutoring and academic coaching information, call D’Arienzo Psychology at 904-379-8094.
Jacksonville Tutor and Academic Coach
Students do not all learn in the same way. Wendy’s approach to tutoring and academic coaching emphasizes understanding each student’s individual learning style, strengths, weaknesses, confidence, motivation, and academic needs.
Rather than simply helping a student finish tonight’s homework, academic coaching can focus on developing skills that help the student become a more effective and independent learner over time.
Areas of academic support may include:
- Elementary school tutoring
- Academic coaching
- Homework support
- Study skills
- Organization and planning
- Time management
- Reading and language arts support
- Mathematics support
- Test preparation
- Academic confidence
- Motivation
- Goal setting
- Support for gifted students
- Support for students with different learning needs
Personalized Tutoring for Jacksonville Students
One of Wendy’s strengths as an educator is her ability to recognize that the same teaching strategy does not work equally well for every student.
Some students need information explained in a different way. Others understand the material but struggle with organization, attention, confidence, motivation, or knowing how to approach assignments independently.
Wendy works to identify what is getting in the student’s way and then adapts instruction so that concepts become more understandable and manageable.
Her goal is not simply to help students complete assignments, but to help them develop skills and confidence they can continue using in the classroom.
Academic Coaching for Study Skills, Organization and Time Management
Academic coaching goes beyond traditional subject tutoring.
A student may understand math, science, or English but still struggle academically because of poor organization, procrastination, inconsistent study habits, missed assignments, weak time management, or difficulty breaking large projects into manageable steps.
Academic coaching can help students develop strategies involving:
- Planning assignments and projects
- Creating effective study routines
- Using calendars and assignment systems
- Breaking large assignments into smaller tasks
- Preparing for tests
- Improving follow-through
- Reducing procrastination
- Learning how to study more effectively
- Becoming more academically independent
Elementary School Tutoring in Jacksonville
Wendy’s professional background is particularly strong in elementary education.
She holds Florida educator credentials for elementary grades and has taught students in both public and private school settings in Duval and St. Johns Counties.
Her teaching experience has included schools such as:
- San Jose Episcopal Day School
- Mill Creek Elementary School
- Cunningham Creek Elementary School
- Hendricks Avenue Elementary School
San Jose Episcopal Day School currently lists Wendy as a fourth-grade teacher, further reflecting her ongoing classroom experience with elementary-age students.
Tutoring for Gifted and Advanced Students
Academic support is not only for students who are struggling.
Gifted and advanced students may also benefit from individualized instruction, enrichment, organization strategies, academic coaching, and opportunities to work at a level that better matches their abilities.
Wendy has additional preparation in gifted education and experience working with students who may need both academic challenge and individualized guidance.
Helping Students Build Academic Confidence
Academic difficulties can affect more than grades.
Repeated frustration may cause students to conclude that they are simply “bad at school,” “bad at math,” or incapable of succeeding academically.
Wendy emphasizes progress and accomplishment while helping students understand that improvement often comes from finding the right strategy, practicing consistently, and learning how to approach difficult material more effectively.
Developing academic confidence can make students more willing to attempt challenging work, ask questions, tolerate mistakes, and persist when material becomes difficult.
Online Tutoring and Virtual Academic Coaching
Wendy is also available for online tutoring and academic coaching, making educational support accessible to students who may not be able to attend sessions in person.
D’Arienzo Psychology’s online academic coaching program describes Wendy as available to work with students from kindergarten through 12th grade, depending on the student’s needs and subject area.
Virtual academic coaching may be particularly useful for students who need help with:
- Homework organization
- Study planning
- Time management
- Long-term projects
- Test preparation
- Academic accountability
- Goal setting
Learn More About Online Academic Coaching and Online Tutoring
Support for Students With Different Learning Needs
Some students need more individualized educational support because of attention difficulties, learning differences, developmental concerns, or differences in how they process information.
Wendy’s educational background includes Exceptional Student Education training and experience adapting instruction to individual student needs.
When a student’s difficulties appear to involve more than tutoring alone, families may also benefit from psychological or psychoeducational assessment to better understand cognitive, academic, attention, developmental, or learning concerns.
Tutoring and Academic Coaching vs. Psychological Testing
Tutoring and academic coaching are educational services and are different from psychological or psychoeducational evaluation.
A tutor or academic coach helps a student develop academic skills, learn material, improve study habits, become more organized, and work toward educational goals.
A psychological or psychoeducational evaluation is conducted by a psychologist and may be appropriate when parents or schools need a formal assessment of concerns such as ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual functioning, autism, memory, academic achievement, or emotional functioning.
Learn More About Psychological Testing and Assessment in Jacksonville
Wendy Monger’s Teaching Philosophy
Wendy approaches teaching with patience, encouragement, and attention to the individual student.
She believes students are more likely to succeed when they understand the material, recognize their own progress, and develop confidence in their ability to learn.
Her teaching style emphasizes:
- Individualized instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Student engagement
- Academic confidence
- Practical learning strategies
- Building independence
- Making learning engaging and enjoyable
Education and Professional Training
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Summa Cum Laude
Additional training and professional development include:
- Florida Elementary Educator Certification
- Gifted Education Certification/Training
- Responsive Classroom Certification
- Exceptional Student Education Training
- Managing Challenging Student Behaviors
Jacksonville and Northeast Florida Teaching Experience
Wendy has extensive experience working in education throughout Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.
Her professional background includes teaching in both Duval County and St. Johns County public and private school environments.
That classroom experience gives her familiarity with the academic expectations, developmental needs, and learning challenges encountered by students across different school settings.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wendy Monger
Is Wendy Monger a Jacksonville tutor?
Yes. Wendy provides tutoring and academic coaching through D’Arienzo Psychology and has extensive professional teaching experience in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.
Is Wendy Monger a certified teacher?
Wendy has held Florida educator certification for elementary grades and earned her degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Florida, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Does Wendy provide online tutoring?
Yes. Wendy is available for online academic coaching and tutoring as well as educational support that may be provided in person depending on availability.
Does Wendy work with elementary school students?
Yes. Elementary education is Wendy’s primary professional background. She has extensive classroom teaching experience and currently teaches fourth grade at San Jose Episcopal Day School in Jacksonville.
Does Wendy work with gifted students?
Yes. Wendy has additional training in gifted education and experience providing individualized academic support to students with a range of learning needs and abilities.
What is the difference between tutoring and academic coaching?
Tutoring typically focuses on helping a student understand a particular academic subject or assignment. Academic coaching often focuses more broadly on study skills, organization, time management, goal setting, motivation, and helping the student become a more independent learner.
Schedule Tutoring or Academic Coaching With Wendy Monger
To inquire about tutoring, academic coaching, elementary academic support, study skills, gifted-student support, or online academic coaching with Wendy, contact D’Arienzo Psychology.
D’Arienzo Psychology
6058 San Jose Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida 32217
904-379-8094
Wendy Monger’s Resume
Additional information regarding Wendy’s educational background, teaching experience, and professional training is available in her resume.
Tutoring and academic coaching are educational services and are not psychotherapy or psychological treatment. Students requiring formal diagnosis or psychological assessment may be referred to an appropriately licensed psychologist.
