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Valerie

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I am a native of Atlanta Georgia, and a proud graduate of Georgia State University and Mercer University Atlanta. I have worked in education for 11 years, and have a wide range of experience working with students from all backgrounds. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology at Georgia State and a Master of Art in Teaching from Mercer University. I pride myself in developing a connection with all of my students because of a sincere interest in who they are as an individual, their hobbies, as well as their goals and aspirations. I try to incorporate things they love into the instructional process, so that they will be involved and invested in their education. My personal belief is that learning is more about the journey than the destination. We have all started our journey with an outcome in mind only to be diverted on a different path; however, the skills that we learn in the process of our of education proves to be invaluable in whatever career path we choose. I believe that one size definitely DOES NOT FIT ALL in terms of education. Instruction should be tailored to each individual child so that they receive the most optimal educational experience possible. I believe that learning skills and concepts are important but learning to analyze and think critically are imperative. My goal is to make learning interesting, relevant, rigorous, and beneficial for each and every student that I teach. In the near future, I plan to pursue a specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Reading Instruction. Since reading permeates every facet of our lives, I have always been interested in helping students who struggled with reading.

While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English Language Arts, Vocabulary and Writing. I am amazed with the creativity and ideas that my students express in their writing. I also love to help struggling readers become more fluent so that they comprehend the text that they read. My students continually show growth as documented by their standardized and benchmark tests because of the expectations I have for my students, and the investment that I require of them.

Just a bit about me personally: I love music of all kinds - I think that music can both soothe and energize the soul and at times we all need a little of both; therefore, I do incorporate music in the educational environment as much as possible. I love both art and nature, and although I cannot swim, I love the beach and being near the water. I also love art, shopping, dance, gymnastics, and going to athletic events.

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Valerie’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Georgia State University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Graduate Degree: Mercer University - Master of Arts Teaching, Middle Grades Education

Hobbies

In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, yoga, running, and the odd game of ice hockey.Just a bit about me: I love music of all kinds - I think that music can both soothe and energize the soul and at times we all need a little of

Tutoring Subjects

4th Grade Reading

4th Grade Writing

5th Grade Reading

5th Grade Writing

6th Grade Reading

6th Grade Writing

7th Grade Reading

7th Grade Writing

8th Grade Reading

8th Grade Writing

CogAT Prep

College English

Comparative Literature

Creative Writing

Elementary School Reading

Elementary School Writing

English

English Grammar and Syntax

Essay Editing

Expository Writing

Gifted

High School English

HSPT Language Skills

HSPT Reading

HSPT Verbal

ISEE Prep

ISEE- Lower Level

ISEE- Middle Level

Literature

Middle School Reading

Middle School Writing

Other

Persuasive Writing

Reading

Study Skills

Study Skills and Organization

Summer

Test Prep

Vocabulary

Writing

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