Melissa: Oak Park tutor

Certified Tutor

I am an elementary special education teacher who enjoys tutoring as a secondary job. My certifications are Kansas and Missouri elementary general education and K-12 special education. I love working with all students, but my passion is for people with autism. I have experience tutoring and teacher PreK-9th grade in both general and special education. My favorite subjects include math, reading, social and emotional development, and executive functioning. My bachelor's degree is in vocal pedagogy and performance with a theater arts minor, master's in special education, and I am almost half-way finished with my doctorate in curriculum and instruction! My philosophy for education is always student-centered. I customize each child's instruction to their needs and learning strengths.

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Melissa’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Graduate Degree: Liberty University - Doctor of Science, Curriculum and Instruction

State Certified Teacher

Hobbies

When I am not teaching, my first hobby is taking my stepson to all his taekwondo events and classes and being his cheerleader. My personal hobby is singing, sewing, dancing, and making things for my husband's nonprofit opera studio's performances. I was a competitive Scottish highland dancer, and I took jazz dance so sometimes I dance in shows and other times I just sing and make costumes. Teaching singing is his career and it's wonderful to get to be a part of it through performing with his studio.

Tutoring Subjects

Elementary School English

Elementary School Reading

Elementary School Science

Elementary Social Studies

English

Learning Differences

Math

Middle School English

Middle School Math

Middle School Reading Comprehension

Middle School Writing