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Reading can be easy for some kids and difficult for others. I've decided to work with struggling readers and writers because I want them to feel better about themselves. In many situations, the kids that don't like their reading and language arts classes are the one's that are struggling. They want to do better and ask for help but just not in front of a lot of people.
By helping kids in a both group and private sessions, they are able to release their fears and concerns because its just a small group of us. Plus, their lessons are customized based on their current reading and writing levels, not their grade levels. This helps them to feel more relaxed.
I enjoy making kids smile and feel confident in their academics.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I offer free consultation where we get to discuss your child’s strengths and areas of need. If we need to move forward, detailed reading and writing assessments are conducted so that we can determine the child’s current level of oear ing. This is a HUGE value because the results provides critical information in creating a successful learning path to help close the reading gap.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've been teaching reading and writing since 2001 with a primary focus in educating students with disablities and general education students with 504 plans, SST (Student Support Team) and RTI (Response to Interventions).
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing demends upon which program the child will qualify for. Sessions are offered in reading with phonics interventions, reading comprehension, fundamentals in writing, creative writing, and a customized learning session. Sessions are held in person in Douglasville, GA for 60-90 minutes weekly, and online via an interactive platform. All sessions are interactive using technology and multi-sensory activities within the session, to enhance the learning, an electronic library with fiction and non fiction books, passages, audio books, magazines, videos and podcasts. Students will have their own student accounts to access all of the technology features. The fee also includes my review of the after session activities.
How did you get started teaching?
I started working with children with physical disabilities in 1996 at United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) in Roosevelt, NY as a volunteer. Upon the completion of my Bachelors in American Studies degree, I was hired as a full time teacher to the adult population at UCP. Several years later, I moved to Washington, DC and worked with adults with intellectual disabilities at The Art and Drama Therapy Institute. Afterwards, I became an educator at Mamie D. Lee School and eventually earned my Master's in Education at Grand Canyon University. I recently retired from teaching in Georgia public school sector to provide educational services in a smaller venue.
What types of students have you worked with?
Primarily students with learning disabilities, ADD and ADHD, Autism. Executive Functioning Deficits and struggling students in the general education curriculum.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Traveling is a passion for me and I often incorporate it withing my lessons. You'll be amazed at how much the students love learning about kids their age from around the world.
I'm also a published author of two books, Escape Discover Rejuvenate, Let Travel Be Your Cure and The Travel Professional All In One Planner. I love reading, writing and being creative.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
The advise I would give is to be enthused about learning. The learning activities and technolgy I offer helps my students to be successful in classroom. I love when the students have those Ah-Ha moments and the parents see their grades increase on their progress reports, district assessments, report cards, and state-wide assessments.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Be honest.