Experience Summary
I began my teaching career in 1969 at age 19. It was in a private school in New Jersey. I had been actively pursuing a degree in the evenings, so I was hired. I had taught three years all subjects in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. Then I was married and had my three boys. I returned to teaching in '78 and tutored in Lakewood, New Jersey. The subject areas were reading, and math. I was then offered a permanent job in 7th and 8th grade. The subject areas that I was offered at this time were Science, Reading and English.
Then in 1984 I moved to Arizona and was hired in Mesa, for 23 years grades 2, 4, 5, and 6th all subjects. I am now retired but am back to teaching part time in Mesa in the area of Reading.
Teaching Style
I'm a warm, compassionate, caring person and teacher. I can pretty quickly identify a students strength's and weaknesses. As a regular education teacher, I really care about my students and parents. As a tutor, I try to keep the sessions calm, fun and peaceful. Parents have thanked me as they see the progress their child progressing. I have made a difference in many struggling readers over the past 25 years. I teach an Orton Gillingham approach to reading for all my students on different levels as their testing suggests. I feel I have made a tremendous difference in many students lives and would like to continue to do this tutoring more children. Please do not hesitate to contact me so we can talk about your child.
My Hobbies
I collect angels and love playing games o Facebook, and on my apps. I have just taken up a bit of painting as a beginner.
Basic Learning Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
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I have 35 years of experience and have taught every age from 2nd through 8th grade. I have taught many subject areas and my strength is in the reading area. |
Computer |
Proficiency: Experienced
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I can teach computer skills depending on the area of the computer skills. |
Dyslexia |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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I am very experienced in the area of teaching children to read that have Dyslexia. I have been working one on one and small group in this field. If your child is struggling in the area, there is definite hope and progress through the program that I teach. |
Elementary Math |
Proficiency: Experienced
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I can tutor elementary math areas for your child. |
Elementary Phonics |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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Phonics is a specialty of mine. I use Orton Gillingham approach to phonics a researched based program. |
GED |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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I am certified in Adult Education as well as K to 12th grade. I have worked with adults to help them pass the GED test. |
Reading |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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Reading is really important and I have worked in the reading area for 20 years helping students to gain confidence and their ability to read. |
Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Experienced
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Reading and Reading Comprehension is pretty much the same thing. I can help your children succeed in this area. |
Special Education |
Proficiency: Experienced
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I can tutor special education children depending on the subject. |