Mabel: Long Island City tutor
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As a dedicated educator with over 5 years of tutoring experience , I have my Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia and a Master's Degree in Specific Learning Disabilities and Emotional and Behavioral Disorders from Georgia Southwestern State University, I am passionate about fostering student confidence and celebrating their successes. My teaching philosophy centers on tailoring instruction to the unique strengths and interests of each student, ensuring that they not only grasp the material but also feel empowered in their learning journey. With a robust background in teaching AP English Literature and Composition, as well as elementary and middle school subjects, I have developed effective strategies to engage diverse learners. I have been honored with the Teacher of the Year Award three times across different schools, a testament to my commitment to my students' growth. I look forward to collaborating with new students to help them master challenging skills and achieve their academic goals!
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Undergraduate Degree: University of Georgia - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
Graduate Degree: Southwestern Oklahoma State University - Masters in Education, Special Education
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I love music! As a matter of fact, I began my college career majoring in music! I play clarinet, saxophone, organ, piano and I chord and pick guitar. I enjoy many styles of music, but I must say I prefer seventies music as my favorite! I believe the statement that music is a great activity for the brain! I also enjoy dabbling with oil paints and acrylic paints. Students enjoyed my art in my classroom. Word puzzles are relaxing to me, and I WORDLE everyday while I enjoy my morning coffee! The last few years I have not been reading as much as I like, so I have a goal for myself to read more daily in order to enjoy novels that have been suggested to me. I also am a pet person...My mini-dachshund , Toby, is my newest animal...he is my buddy! He was my Christmas present from my hubby last year. In January of 2025, we added another mini-dachshund, Tillie. She and Toby are buddies! Spending time with my seven grandchildren --- four boys and three girls---is always fun! And I enjoy working in my backyard flower beds and watching birds. Every day is a joy for me! I like to try to share parts of my interests and hobbies with my students. These connections improve teacher-student relationships and actually improve our ability to work together! When I can, I bring the interest of students into lessons. Students are more motivated to learn! Even though I am a retired teacher, I am a teacher forever and always willing to provide what's needed to help students reach success!
- AP English Literature and Composition
- Art
- Clarinet
- Creative Writing
- Elementary School English
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- Elementary Social Studies
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- English Language Arts Substitute
- Handwriting
- High School English
- Kindergarten Readiness
- Learning Differences
- Literature
- Math
- Math Substitute
- Middle School English
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Social Studies
- Middle School Writing
- Music
- Music Theory
- Other
- Phonics
- Piano
- Poetry
- Poetry
- Reading
- Reading Intervention
- Social Studies
- Substitute
- Visual Arts
- Wilson Reading
- Writing