Ellsworth, Maine
Your road
begins
here.
Driving instruction, language training, and private tutoring — thoughtfully tailored to your pace, your goals, and the life you're building.
What We Offer
Three paths,
one purpose.
Whether you're behind the wheel for the first time, refining your language skills, or seeking focused academic support — every lesson is designed around you.
Driving Lessons
From your first time in the driver's seat to test-day confidence — patient, thorough instruction that builds real skill and genuine self-assurance on the road.
- Beginner to advanced
- DMV test preparation
- Defensive driving techniques
Language Training
Structured, conversational language instruction that goes beyond textbooks. Build fluency through real-world practice at your own pace.
- All proficiency levels
- Conversational focus
- Personalized curriculum
Private Tutoring
One-on-one academic support that meets students where they are. Patient guidance that turns confusion into clarity and effort into results.
- K–12 academic subjects
- Test preparation support
- Flexible scheduling
About
Teaching that
meets you
where you are.
Rhonda L. Haskell brings a grounded, thoughtful approach to every lesson she teaches. Based in Ellsworth, Maine, she has built a practice rooted in patience, clarity, and a genuine commitment to each student's success.
Her instruction spans driving education, language training, and private academic tutoring — three disciplines that share a common thread: the belief that everyone learns differently, and the best teachers adapt to the learner, not the other way around.
Whether preparing a new driver for the road, guiding a language student toward fluency, or helping a student master a challenging subject, Rhonda's method is the same — attentive, structured, and always respectful of the individual's pace and goals.
Our Approach
Built on
trust and clarity.
Consultation
We start with a conversation — understanding your goals, your schedule, and where you'd like to be.
Custom Plan
Every program is tailored to your specific needs, pace, and learning style — no cookie-cutter curriculum.
Guided Practice
Hands-on, patient instruction that builds confidence through repetition, feedback, and real-world application.
Results & Growth
Measurable progress, lasting skills, and the confidence to carry what you've learned forward.
Testimonials
What students
say.
"Rhonda made me feel completely at ease from the very first lesson. I was nervous about driving, and her patience made all the difference. I passed my test on the first try."
Student
Driving Lessons
"I came to Rhonda needing help with a language course and left with something much more valuable — actual confidence in my ability to communicate. Her teaching style is clear and encouraging."
Student
Language Training
"My daughter was struggling in school and had lost all confidence. After just a few sessions with Rhonda, she was not only improving academically — she was enjoying learning again."
Parent
Private Tutoring
Get in Touch
Ready to
get started?
Whether you have questions or are ready to book your first session, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out by phone or fill out the form and we'll respond promptly.
Phone
(207) 460-1354
Location
14 Toothaker Ln Ste 4
Ellsworth, ME 04605
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