Experience Summary
I have been a self-employed Tutor since April, 2006. Special needs and home schooled students are welcomed. Nothing makes me happier than when I see the smiles on the faces of my students when they succeed rather than fail. I assist all students in skill building and creating a life-long love of learning. I provide on-going feedback to parents and am happy to work with the teachers of my students.
Teaching Style
Whenever I can, I like to be very hands-on in my teaching my students. For example, once I was teaching my class about trees. I had them go outside and collect samples of bark which had fallen on the ground. Then we created a gigantic mural in my classroom and glued the pieces of bark to a tree we had drawn.
My Hobbies
Pen and ink drawing; Reading; Travel.
Other Comments
I am fluent in conversational Spanish.
Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued By |
Degree |
Bachelors |
1968 |
Human Development |
Connecticut College |
Degree |
Masters |
1970 |
Education |
Bank Street College of Education |
Certification |
K-12 |
2010 |
Exceptional Student Education |
Florida Department of Education |
Certification |
K-12 |
1970 |
Teacher of the Handicapped |
New Jersey Department of Education |
Certification |
Elementary Education |
1970 |
Elementary Education K-6 |
New Jersey Department of Education |
Certification |
K-12 |
1976 |
English |
State of New Jersey Department o... |
Certification |
K-Adult |
2004 |
Chaplain's Assistant |
St. Luke's Hospital, Jacksonvill... |
Other |
Any |
2004 |
First Aid and CPR |
American Red Cross |
Certification |
Any |
2004 |
Prevention of Sexual Child Abuse |
Episcopal Diocese of Florida |
Award |
Bachelors Degree |
1968 |
Dean's List |
Connecticut College |
Award |
Masters Degree |
1970 |
Dean's List |
Bank Street College of Education |
American History |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
I have many years of experience in teaching American History, from pre-European Times to the present. |
English |
Proficiency: Expert
|
My minor in college was English, and since then I have spent many years teaching and tutoring this subject. I really enjoy working with students on English. |
Language Arts |
Proficiency: Expert
|
Language Arts and Reading are my favorite subjects to teach. I have many years of experience in these subjects. |
Reading |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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Reading is the subject I am the best at tutoring. I really enjoy the smiles on the faces of my students when they learn to read or improve their reading skills. The strategies I use really work! |
Reading Comprehension |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
|
Reading Comprehension is one of my favorite subjects to teach. Since I love to read myself, it is easy for me to help my students improve their Reading Comprehension skills. What a joy! |