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I am in my twelfth year of teaching. I spent 11 years in first grade and I am currently teaching kindergarten. I received my bachelors degree from Towson University in Elementary Education. I received my masters degree from Loyola University in literacy and am a certified reading specialist. I am also certified in elementary and early childhood education. I recently completed the Orton Gillingham training as well. I really enjoy working with students in K-2 and getting them prepared for school by teaching them the strategies to succeed. I have experience tutoring primary student, K-2, in all subject areas. I have experience tutoring upper elementary school students, 3-5, in reading/reading comprehension. My passion is reading and finding ways to get students inspired to read. I really want students to be able to find a love for reading.

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Rachel’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Towson University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Graduate Degree: Loyola University Maryland - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education

Hobbies

Teaching, crafting, creating new things, exploring new places

Tutoring Subjects
Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
Kindergarten Readiness
Learning Differences
Orton Gillingham Reading
Other
Phonics
Reading Fundamentals: Phonics and Decoding
Reading Intervention