Laura C.
Private tutor in Clayton, DE
Education
I have a Bachelor of Arts from Wester Chester University and earned a 3.75 GPA. I have a Masters in Education from Wilmington University and earned a 4.0 G.P.A. My Bachelors degrees are in English and History My minors are in Spanish and Special Education I am a graduate of West Chester Universities Honors College
Experience
I am a certified English and Special Education Teacher. I have been teaching for eleven years. I am also certified in History. I work with Special Education students on a daily basis. I have experience with students who are autistic. I love working with students one-on-one. I tutor all ages and subjects. I tutor for the SAT Reading, Writing and Language Sections. I teach common core math and English. I work with special needs children and students with disabilities, ADD, ADHD, Dyslexic students, students with Autism and general learning disabilities, etc. I have tutored bilingual students (Indian, Turkish, Spanish). I tutor in Spanish as well. Summer tutoring available! I have a very positive attitude with children, I try to learn their individual personalities and tie that into the lesson. With my high school students I like to establish the same type of rapport to motivate them. Work Experience: Cape Henlopen School District Red Clay School District Christina School District Please contact me. I look forward to working with you.
Subject Expertise
SAT VerbalWorld LiteratureWorld CivilizationVocabularyWritingWorld HistorySummer TutoringSpecial EducationSpanish 2Test PrepSpanish 1SATPSATHistoryEssay EditingEnglishDyslexiaCreative WritingTechnical WritingStudy Skills And OrganizationStudy SkillsShakespeareShort NovelSAT Critical ReadingReadingACT ReadingACT EnglishACT WritingAmerican History3rd Grade math4th Grade math5th Grade math6th Grade math12th Grade Reading6th Grade Writing2nd Grade Writing2nd Grade Reading2nd Grade math1st Grade Writing1st Grade math1st Grade Reading12th Grade Writing3rd Grade11th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading11th Grade10th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing10th GradeSAT WritingUS History4th Grade Reading4th Grade Writing5th Grade Reading5th Grade Writing6th Grade Reading7th Grade Reading7th Grade Writing8th Grade Reading8th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading9th Grade WritingACTACT with WritingADDADHD
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 1 hour away for a flat fee
Hobbies
I spend lots of time with my nieces and nephews. Their birthday parties are very special to me. I like to visit my parents in the Lehigh Valley (Pennsylvania). It's great to get out into the country and relax. Professional Development: 2013-2014: Common Core State Standards Update Standards Study Mapping and Assessments Classroom Instruction for ELL Creating a Culture for Positive Interactions and De-escalation techniques Instructional Strategies for Including all Learners Understanding for Diverse Learners Compliance and Ethics Matters Language Acquisition/Cultural Understanding School Based Processes to Address Student Supports Child Abuse Detention and Reporting 2012-2013: Working with students from a culture of poverty (7 hours, 10/5) Spring Board Curriculum Training (16 hours, July) New Teacher- Red Clay SD (8 hours, 8/13) Secondary ELA: Steps Forward (9-12) (3 hours, 8/22) 2011-2012: Hodgson Professional Development Common Core Standards in English Language Arts Harry Wong Classroom Management Special Education Learning Styles Workshop Summarizing Strategies Session 1 & 2 Study Island Workshop Sharing of Best Practices - Hodgson Staff New to Hodgson - Building PD Growth Mindset - Marshalton and PLC's Cycle 4 Delaware Mentoring Program 2010-2011: Learning Focused Strategies - 3 Sessions Special Education - At Risk Youth Special Education - Goal Writing Changes- 3 Sessions Special Education - Present Level of Educational Performance (PLEP) Race and Discrimination PD Cycle 3 Delaware Mentoring Program- 10 Sessions, (Assessment for and of learning) RTI-Response to Intervention Parent Involvement Program Coach 3000 (Achieve 3000, TeenBiz3000, KidBiz3000) Literacy Program Read 180 Literacy Program - 5 Sessions Systems 44 Literacy Program - 1 Session Special Education Vocational Program -Day Trip 2009-2010: Learning Focused Strategies - 3 Sessions Special Education- Differentiated Instruction DCAS Assessment PD DCAS Facilitating Training - 2 Sessions DCAS Data Access and Use - 2 Sessions Summarizing Strategies Best Practices In Education Cornell Notes and Foldables Cycle 1 and 2 Delaware Mentoring Program I have a plethora of references! Just ask!
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