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Tutoring by Stef A. near Chesapeake, VA 23322 Rates from $35 to $40

Stef A.

Specializing in strategies to help your student!
  • Chesapeake, VA 23322
  • Female Age 68
  • Member since: 01/2020
  • Will travel up to 30 miles
  • Rates from $35 to $40 /hr
  • I am a Certified Teacher
  • In-Home In-Group
  • Terms: Cancellation needed ahead of time. Some materials included

Profile Details

Experience Summary

I am a Special Education teacher of thirty years. I have certifications in Learning Disabilities as well as an English certification for the Middle school level. I have experience in the general education, self contained, and Inclusion classroom settings.I have a special ability to pinpoint learning problems and understand how students learn best. I especially enjoy teaching students that are unable to read and have specific training in the area of decoding the written word.

Credentials

Type
Level
Year Rcvd
Title
Issued By
Type:
Degree
Level:
Bachelors
Year Rcvd:
2015
Title:
English teacher
Issued By:
Old Dominion University

Type:
Degree
Level:
Bachelors
Year Rcvd:
1981
Title:
Special Education teacher
Issued By:
Old Dominion University

Teaching Style

I am patient, kind and like to make learning fun. Positive reinforcement and praise can never be enough.Students learn best when they feel good about themselves and learning.

My Hobbies

Reading, gym classes and horse riding.

Other Comments

I am here to help any student to become successful within the classroom.

Top Subjects

Composition
Proficiency: Expert
1-12th

Creative Writing
Proficiency: Experienced
Very experienced

English
Proficiency: Expert, and one of my top Subjects!
Taught English for thirty years

Grammar
Proficiency: Experienced
Very experienced

Journalism
Proficiency: Experienced
Very experienced

Language Arts
Proficiency: Expert
Experienced!

Literature
Proficiency: Experienced
Experienced

Poetry
Proficiency: Expert
Very experienced

Reading
Proficiency: Expert, and one of my top Subjects!
Certified in Wilson reading program and taught reading for several years.Guaranteed to improve your students level of reading 1-3 grade levels.

Reading Comprehension
Proficiency: Expert
Experienced with many strategies for the understanding of what one reads.I am very experienced in this area and taught reading for several years

Spelling
Proficiency: Experienced
Very skilled in this area

Writing
Proficiency: Expert, and one of my top Subjects!
Very experienced

Dyslexia
Proficiency: Expert
Special Educator for the Learning Disabled for thirty years.