Jean F.
- Chicago, IL 60626 ( 37.3 mi )
- Expert Special Education Tutor
- Female
- Member since: 07/2012
- Will travel up to 15 miles
- Rates from $30 to $50 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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In-Home
- Also Tutors: Special Education
My comments on tutoring Special Education : I have 10 years experience working with students with disabilities ranging in ages from preschool to high school. I have worked in both self-contained and inclusion settings with students with mild to severe disabilities.
I believe in focusing on the individual needs of each student to help them become as independent as possible both academically and socially.
I have taught for 10 years in the field of Special Education. I taught on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona for my first three years. My classroom consisted of preschoolers with moderate to severe, multiple disabilities. After moving to Chicago, I helped develop and taught in a program for students with moderate cognitive disabilities at the high school level for 5 years. My current placement is in a public Montessori program, providing push-in/pull-out services to students with autism, mild cognitive disabilities, and learning disabilities. I have significant experience in behavior management, assistive technology, and professional collaboration. I have worked closely with therapists and psychologists to provide the best services for ou ... read more