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My name is Dr Yvonne John. I am an educational researcher with 25 years of experience, working from K-12 to the tertiary level, Internationally.
I am very passionate about teaching students, and differentiating instruction, thereby enabling all students to maximize their potential.
Education - I graduated from the University of the West Indies with a major in Computer Science, then I migrated to Miami, Florida, USA, and graduated with a Masters in Special Education, from the University of Miami and a Ph.D. in Educational Subjects, from the University of Nebraska, LN. Over the last twenty-five years plus, I have worked with students K-12 as a mathematics and reading teacher, a special education specialist, an Assistant Principal, and a Principal.
Currently, I work as an education consultant with various school districts guiding teachers. I have also been tutoring and teaching online and face-to-face in various settings - tutoring small and large groups and teaching in rural, suburban, and urban classrooms and home settings.

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Yvonne’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of Miami - Bachelor of Science, Special Education

Graduate Degree: School - Doctor of Education, Special Education

Hobbies

I am an educational researcher, whose interest is in the field of differentiated instruction. My hobbies are singing and playing scrabble.

Tutoring Subjects
Academic Coaching
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
ESL/ELL
Executive Functioning
GED Prep
GED Math
GED Reasoning Through Language Arts
GED Science
GED Social Studies
Kindergarten Readiness
Late Elementary Reading Comprehension
Learning Differences
Math
Middle School
Middle School English
Middle School Math
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
Other
Reading
Robust Reading Class
Short Story Fairytales
Special Education
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Test Prep
Writing