Sharon S.
- Asheville, NC 28803 ( 37.4 mi )
- Continuing Education Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 03/2010
- Will travel up to 10 miles
- Rates from $41.00 to $53.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
- Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help
A Little Bit About Me...
After receiving a B.S. degree in elementary education (1-8) and an ESL certification, I taught K-6 for 13 years. After that, I was a math consultant for one year. For the next 6 years, I tested, diagnosed, and wrote psycho-educational reports for students to see if they qualified for placement in special education classes and set up their individual educational programs. Later, I taught at a community college teaching English conversation, reading, composition, and grammar to students in the U.S. on visas. In another department, I also taught students from the special education pool who needed help with academic and business skills to prepare them for the workforce. I also tutored students privately as a job coach.
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