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Fun Facts
I love house plants and I have them in almost every room in my home. I have a snake plant which is older than the parents of most of my students. I am passionate about the need to adopt animals from shelters as compared to buying them from breeders. When I decided to adopt cats I intentionally chose 2 black kittens because black cats and dogs are the least frequently adopted and the most frequently euthanized. I am an avid knitter and have mastered the techniques of hand building clay objects.
About Me
My love of working with children started when I began working as a camp counselor at the age of 16. I have worked with children in some capacity for most of my life. I am the mother of 2 college students. I am especially proud of my son who has ADHD but is now a Junior in carrying a full course load while holding down a part time job. My professional training includes a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary education/maryland/baltimore">Special Education.
Experience
I have worked as a pre-school teacher, a school occupational therapist, a religious school instructor, a special educator and a 1 on 1 aid for students with autism spectrum disorders. I am very familiar with the structure and challenges of the Common Core Curriculum and have incorporated it into my lesson planning and explained it to parents. I have experienced the challenges of advocating for a child with special needs and can empathize with and assist parents in a similar situation.
Approach
I feel the most effective teaching is based on the principles of Universal Design for Learning. This approach emphasizes the need to accommodate the teaching environment, teaching techniques and ways of students demonstrating what they have learned to suit the needs of students with a wide a variety of learning styles and differences. I have used this approach for students in a lot of grades and have incorporated it into my teaching to help my students be more engaged in their instruction.
Anatomy Physiology I Tutoring
A and P I and II: I received a grade of B the in Anatomy and Physiology I and II courses I took when I was completing my undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy. In the years since earning my degree I have used my knowledge of A and P extensively. I am fascinated by the subject and take advantage of every opportunity to learn about current research discoveries in the field.
Anatomy Physiology II Tutoring
A and P I and II: I received a grade of B the in Anatomy and Physiology I and II courses I took when I was completing my undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy. In the years since earning my degree I have used my knowledge of A and P extensively. I am fascinated by the subject and take advantage of every opportunity to learn about current research discoveries in the field.
Education Tutoring
Education: Having completed my Master’s of Arts in Teaching with a perfect 4.0 I feel I have an excellent grasp on current trends in teacher education. I have experience applying educational theory in the classroom. As a special educator I have insight into various teaching techniques which benefit average developing students in addition to those with special needs.
Homework Coach Tutoring
: As the mother of a son with ADHD I was required to take on the role of homework coach to help my son achieve his potential. I applied some of the techniques I used as a Occupational Therapist to assist him. For instance I used my ability to break tasks down into manageable pieces to prevent him from feeling overwhelmed. Setting deadlines for specific components of a big project and praising him for completing assignments on time were 2 other ways I helped my son succeed. He is currently carrying a full course load in college while having a part-time job.
Study Skills Tutoring
Study Skills: I am the parent of 2 children with mild to moderate forms of ADHD. Children with this diagnosis frequently have difficulty with executive functioning skills which negative effect their ability to be successful in school. I found various techniques work for each child. For instance my daughter preferred to use the same color spiral notebook and folder to hold for each of her different courses. My son likes to use a binder with pocket dividers to keep his courses organized.
Math Tutoring
Math: I am very familiar with the way math is taught according to Common Core Curriculum. I have taught it to students and parents of students of a variety grade levels. One of my favorite methods of instruction is using games to teach and reinforce math concepts.
Elementary Math Tutoring
Math: I am very familiar with the way math is taught according to Common Core Curriculum. I have taught it to students and parents of students of a variety grade levels. One of my favorite methods of instruction is using games to teach and reinforce math concepts.
Reading Comprehension Tutoring
I have found that in order for students to be able to comprehend reading material they must be proficient in decoding and be familiar with the vocabulary they will encounter when they are reading. Once they have mastered these skills I give them more active strategies such as having the student make a prediction about what they are going to read or tell me what they have read verbally. The strategies of having students using illustrations in the story and asking them to create a mental image of what they read are techniques I have found to be beneficial.
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