Diana S.
- Gloucester, MA 01930 ( 18 mi )
- PSAT Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 05/2010
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $50.00 to $65.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: GED
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I am always open to learning new styles, and often take part in researching new practices. Most of my teaching, however, is based on the direct teaching model. I like to start each class with an anticipatory set, challenging students to use their critical thinking skills. Then the skill set or information set is modeled by me, practiced with guidance by the students, and finally, the students are given an independent practice exercise. Each lesson is built upon the successful incorporation of the prior skill set taught.
During the last ten years, I have taught students in the areas of study skills, test preparation, US history, language arts and ESL/ELL students learning English. I have written curriculum and supervised special education teachers working with dyslexic students.
I earned my first master's degree in education, and am part way through my post-master's degree in sp ... read more