Oriana M.
- Palm Springs, CA 92264 ( 3.7 mi )
- Hearing Impaired Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 03/2008
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $43.00 to $54.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Special Education, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD
A Little Bit About Me...
I base my teaching on Vygotsky's theory of the Zone of Proximal Development. This theory states that a student can reach a higher level of learning through following the adult's model/example. As the student learns higher level skills, adult guidance is slowly phased out in order to achieve independent functioning. I work with each student's unique abilities and strengths in order to maximize their potential. I also strongly believe that children learn best when they feel comfortable, and confident in their abilities. I strive to make learning fun, while staying structured.
I am a speech and language pathologist with a Masters Degree in Communicative Disorders. I have 6 years working in the public school setting with elementary and middle school students. As a special education specialist, I have had the opportunity to work with children with various needs such as language deficits ... read more