Jenny

Certified Tutor

As a New York City Special Education Teacher for 20 plus years, I have taught students with various disabilities. I believe in making learning fun and teach to the student. Through my years of teaching I learned if a student has a poor self-esteem; learning will be difficult for him/her. My student will learn four little words during their first session ''I CAN DO IT!!!" My lessons are planned, organized and activities are carried out to meet their needs. After each session I discuss the student's progress with their parents.
My Education:
Bachelor of Science in Special Education Dowling College, Oakdale, NY
(Kindergarten to Grade 12)

Master of Science in Early Childhood Special Education Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
(Birth-Grade 3)

Subjects I Tutor:
Reading (Wilson and Foundations)
Phonemic awareness, letter knowledge, and concept of print
The alphabetic code: Phonics and decoding
Fluent, automatic reading of text.
Vocabulary
Text comprehension
Spelling and handwriting
Screening and continuous assessment to inform instruction
Motivating a student to read and develop literacy skills
Math: (My student will learn)
Make new learning meaningful by teaching a subskill before they perform the whole task
Have the student visualize a math problem by drawing
Use real-life situations to make the problem functional to everyday life
Adapt worksheets to the meet the student's needs (lined paper to help keep the numbers in line)
Practice with age-appropriate math games (as a motivator)
The use of manipulatives to solve problems


Teaching Philosophy:
I am a strong believer that all students are individual and everyone learns in their own unique way. I use multiple methods of teaching (visual, auditory and kinesthetic) to reach my student.
I believe learning takes place best in a positive safe environment.
Commute with my student and their parents.
I love teaching math it is like a puzzle, and in the end it all comes together.
One of my favorite teaching quotes is." By Walt Disney
''All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to purse them."