Elise

Certified Tutor

Teaching is my life’s aspiration. I strive to learn the latest pedagogical approaches to motivate students to embrace learning. I am an educator that is firmly committed to guiding my students to reach their highest potential. I am currently attending Graduate School and pursuing a Masters in Special Education because I am always looking for new and invigorating ways to teach the content to ensure that my students are receiving the best education possible.

I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Centenary College and received an undergraduate degree in English (K-12) as well as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification which has enabled me to see the whole child as a unique individual who has diverse interests, varied talents and distinct learning styles. I strive to meet each child’s learning needs by differentiating instruction for students with a wide range of abilities and interests. I also utilize all learning modalities of V.A.K.T multi-sensory teaching method, as well as Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligence's to offer my students various approaches to material, thereby maximizing my ability to reach diverse learners. This respect for diverse talents and ways of learning allow my students the chance to excel in their ideal learning environment.

I currently teach at Livingston High School and I found that some of my greatest strengths are that I am passionate, flexible, and compassionate to the needs of others. My teaching style reflects my belief that effective pedagogy is all about continuous learning and reflective growth. An educator assumes many roles in order to ensure the cognitive, emotional and social health of children. I am firmly committed to guiding and nurturing my students so that they can build self esteem and confidence, and realize that they have something special to offer the word. I look forward to reaching out to all my students to help them discover, develop, and enhance their potential as they excel in their educational careers and beyond.