Closing the Gaps

05/05/2026

Summer is the perfect time to strengthen your child’s reading 📚✨

I’m now offering Personalized Literacy Growth Plans for K–5 students!

✔️ Assessment + targeted plan
✔️ Clear structure for home practice
✔️ Designed to build confidence + skills

✨ Packages start at $55
⭐ Most popular: $95 Jumpstart (includes assessment)

Spots are limited!

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09/17/2025

🌟 BIG NEWS, Parents! 🌟

I’ve created Parent Handbooks for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade—plus a special bundle for all three! 🎉 These guides are packed with practical tips and easy-to-use tools to help you support your child’s learning at home.

Inside you’ll find:
📖 Clear explanations of grade-level expectations
✏️ Reading, math, and writing support in parent-friendly language
💡 Quick strategies to build confidence and motivation
📚 Book recommendations, websites, and apps to keep learning fun

✨ Individual Guides: $9.99 each
✨ K–2 Bundle: $22.99 (Best Value!)

Grab yours today and feel confident knowing you’re supporting your child every step of the way. 💕

📌 Kindergarten: https://crownsincerity.etsy.com/listing/4370829118/kindergarten-parent-guide-printable

📌 1st Grade: https://crownsincerity.etsy.com/listing/4370851921/1st-grade-parent-guide-printable

📌 2nd Grade: https://www.etsy.com/listing/
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📌 K–2 Bundle: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4371429274/?ref=share_ios_native_control

Thank you for supporting this project—I can’t wait to see how these guides bless your family! 💕

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04/15/2025

📚✨ Now Enrolling for Summer Tutoring! ✨📚

Is your child in need of a little extra support to close academic gaps, build confidence, or stay sharp over the summer? I’m now accepting new students for 1:1 summer tutoring through Closing the Gaps, LLC!

I believe every child is capable of greatness—and that learning gaps are just opportunities for growth. My sessions are designed to support the whole child by building strong relationships, boosting confidence, and reinforcing key math and reading skills in alignment with what they’re learning in school.

✅ 1-hour individualized sessions
✅ Located in Bridgeton, MO
✅ Summer & school-year options available
✅ $40 per session

If you’re interested in securing a spot, please take a few minutes to fill out the intake form below so I can learn more about your child’s needs and availability (takes about 5–7 minutes):

👉🏽 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9VU8BpH3T8AjuJ0r2_a5eGfzqA79df8Y2Imi2dmfIDWQHbg/viewform?usp=sharing

Let’s work together to help your child grow, feel confident, and stay ahead this summer! 🌞💪🏽

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05/02/2024

Ms. Jen was celebrated and announced as the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year for the School District of University City! 🎉🎉🎉

05/02/2024

04/15/2024

Hey yall hey! It’s that time again! I’m gathering encouraging letters for my scholars for MAP testing!

This can be as simple as commenting below (I’ll screenshot it/print for them), you can email me a letter through google doc, or mail a handwritten letter. Totally up to your creative process. If you’re interested in sending a letter please email it to me at [email protected]! Inbox if you want to mail them anything. I need everything by 4/25! Thanks. ❤️

04/12/2024

https://americasfavteacher.org/2024/jennifer-hutchinson

Help Jennifer Hutchinson be America’s Favorite Teacher and win $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, and a feature in Reader’s Digest.

07/07/2023

Learning is still taking place at Closing the Closing the Gaps ✨

05/31/2023

LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR THE SUMMER READING SKILLS PROGRAM!!! ONLY 2 slots left! Get your scholar signed up today! ✨✨

Closing the Gaps will be offering a summer reading skills program during the month of July to support scholars with phonics, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary skills. This program consists of 6 (2 hr.) small group sessions that is individualized based on each scholars' individual reading level....