Dana: Rosemead tutor

Certified Tutor

After completing my PhD in Special Education and spending a year and a half conducting research, it became very obvious to me that I am a teacher at heart. In my 20+ years in education I have worked as both a general and special education teacher in public school classrooms, district-level behavioral specialist, and state-wide consultant in the areas of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

I especially enjoy working with students who may find learning challenging, as I love discovering what motivates a student.

I love teaching anything related to literacy and am trained in Orton Gillingham. I use books to engage students in learning key language, reading, speaking, and writing standards.

I also have expertise in teaching students to self-regulate, self-monitor, and self-direct their own learning.

I believe all students can learn!

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Dana’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Wake Forest University - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications

Graduate Degree: Appalachian State University - Master of Arts, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Graduate Degree: University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Doctor of Philosophy, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Hobbies

In my spare time, I love to read and write poetry. Anywhere with a beach is my favorite place to be, and I enjoy shell-seeking.

Tutoring Subjects

Certified Reading Intervention

Elementary School Science

English