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Julie S.

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Guidance and Support - Reading, Language, Learning

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Female

Member since:09/2014

I am a Certified Teacher

Rates from $25 to $50

I can perfom tutoring:

  • In-home
  • Group

Will travel up to 15 miles

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If needed, evaluation or specific program materials not included in rate. Minimum 2hr notice for cancellation. Less than = full session fee. (Of course exceptions made for medical emergencies:)

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About Me

Experience Summary

I am a certified Special Education teacher with over 30 years of experience working with children and adults. From classroom teacher to Learning Specialist & Supervisor of Learning Center programming at a mental health agency in NY, I have seen how great an impact one's inability to read, effectively use language, focus and process... has on their overall functioning. Struggles and worries go hand in hand with anxiety, depression, behavior.... In turn, mental health disorders greatly impact one's learning and functioning in the world. I believe that each child/person is unique. I believe that " The system is the solution". I believe that through guidance and support we can find the way to empower your child/ you to succeed. Everyone has their own, individual learning style. Visual? Auditory? Needs to touch and explore? So many ways... What works? That is the key. "What works" paired with best practices, and then applied to their "world" leads to an empowered learner What I have a passion for? Self awareness, Reading, Language based learning difficulties.

Credentials

Type Level Year Title Issued By
Degree Masters 1982 Special Education Bank Street College of Education
Certification N - 6 1982 Special Education New York State
Degree Bachelors 1977 Psychology/ English Elmira College

Subject Commentary

ADD/ADHD Proficiency: I know the basics
In the past I have provided individual and small group instruction for children diagnosed with Attention and behavioral difficulties, as well as provided psychoeducational evaluations in conjunction with clinical staff diagnosis. In addition, I have supervised other tutoring staff re: learning and behavioral concerns of their students and provided parent consults. I have attended learning seminars and workshops re: Dr. Mel L., Parent Management Training with Alan K., PhD, "How to manage a Difficult Child through Ramapo Anchorage Camp, WJCS LC seminars on learning.
Dyslexia This is one of my top subjects! Proficiency: Experienced
As a Learning Specialist and Supervisor of Learning Center programs at WJCS, a family mental health clinic agency, I evaluated/diagnosed and worked with many whose learning was impacted by reading and language based disorders. I have a working knowledge and experience with evidence based programs specific to Dyslexia; Orton Gillingham, Barton Reading &Spelling System...
Reading Comprehension This is one of my top subjects! Proficiency: Experienced
Reading and language have been the primary focus of my work with children - adults throughout my 30+ years in the field of education.
Special Education Proficiency: Experienced
I am a Learning Specialist with a Masters/ Certification in Special Education from Bank Street College of Education. Throughout my career as a teacher and program supervisor within the mental health community, I have had the pleasure of providing guidance and support for many facing a variety of challenges affecting their learning.
Spelling Proficiency: Experienced
Phonemic awareness and phonics skills are the foundation of both reading and spelling. This applies to the general learner, as well as those who struggle with reading and language based difficulties.
Writing Proficiency: Experienced
Penmanship, grammar, expressive written language development

All Subjects I Tutor

  • ADD/ADHD
  • Basic Learning Skills
  • Dyslexia
  • Elementary Phonics
  • Elementary Reading
  • Elementary Study Skills
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Special Education
  • Spelling
  • Writing