Dora: Oak Forest tutor

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I am, and always have been, passionate about educating children. When my children were young, we chose home-schooling and I became their teacher. I also tutored neighbor children, and taught several children how to read. I broadened my experience when I became a developmental therapist for children with Autism, working in both public schools, and for a private agency. This afforded me the opportunity to teach children with disabilities. In that role, I met many people and became a go-to person in the community for additional help for students. I continued tutoring and taking on private clients after moving to a new state. My next new experience was becoming a preschool teacher at a private preschool to 12th school. My role was to prepare the students for the Kindergarten entrance assessment. That role led to additional tutoring opportunities.
I am most passionate about teaching and strengthening reading, math, and English. I love literature and writing.
I currently assist my children with educating their own children at home.
I do lack a degree, though I have 66 college credits. I don't lack experience and many successes.
I am not as comfortable with grade level work above 8th grade, but I am very comfortable with prek through 8th.
I look forward to helping boost your child's academic success, but, more importantly, their confidence in learning.

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Dora’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Portland Community College - Associate in Science, Child Development

Hobbies

My favorite things to do are: spending time with my family, especially my grandchildren. woodworking/building things. writing. drawing. swimming. occasional day of go-kart, or horseback riding.

Tutoring Subjects

Art

Elementary School English

Elementary School Math

Elementary School Reading

Elementary School Writing

Elementary Social Studies

English

English Grammar and Syntax

Executive Functioning

GED Prep

GED Math