Award-Winning Tutors in Sacramento, CA for Students with Reading Intervention

Adaptable educator versed in collaborating with parents and students to best meet each individual's unique needs. Attentive to the physical, emotional and social needs of each student.

...* Masters in Education form Loyola University, Washington, D.C. * Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Primary Certification from Washington DC * Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Elementary Certification from Montessori Institute of Milwaukee * Orton-Gillingham Methodology Certification for children 3-6th grade from Institute for Multi-sensory Education, Piscataway, NJ *AOGPE Certificate with David Katz, MAT Fellow/AOGPE form Learning...

...an educational professional with over 20 years of educational experience. I have experience teaching and tutoring all subjects in elementary and middle school math, Algebra, and Geometry. In addition to that I have worked with adults to pass certification tests in a variety of areas. I look forward to working with students to help them...

...take a more hands-on approach by getting to know the needs, strengths and interests of each student and building our learning path together. I believe that every child has something to offer and we should never underestimate his or her potential. Working towards attainable goals and celebrating the amazing growth that kids can accomplish is...

...at-risk. It was a wonderful mentoring program. My students and I loved having fun together. As an aspiring teacher, I had been so impressed with how much they were growing in confidence, attention to their tasks, and becoming respectful and responsible students as well. I am now a proud mommy to two very smart, very...

...have a Reading Certification for K-12. I have taught 4th and 5th grades, as well as tutored kindergarten through twelfth grade. I have instructed students in literacy, math, science, social students and test taking strategies. Also, I have traveled to Asia, Central America, and New Zealand, so have worked with many cultures. I hope to...

...in Spanish and a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Bilingual Education. I have endorsements for Spanish, TESOL/ESL/Bilingual Education, and Literacy/Reading Specialist on my teaching licenses. I have taught Spanish, Humanities, Adult Basic Education, GED, Reading, Grammar, and ELL/ESL. I have taught children and adults and really enjoy watching a...

...enjoy finding different teaching strategies when teaching my different students. I incorporate positive reinforcement both verbally and with visual (digital) rewards as students progress through their tutoring sessions. Both internal and external motivators can help students to learn! Each child is different and therefore learns differently. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. Our different...

...how to successfully do them. With reading, a goal is to help students self-monitor and self-correct. They learn ways to decode words (simple and complex), and how to apply that with text and writing, as well as improve comprehension and fluency. Right now, I am only offering online assistance. I can use Zoom or Varsity...

...in Orton Gillingham's approach, Wilson Reading program for dyslexic and reading deficiencies. I am trained to administer inform assessments to gather data for initial and ending growth for students. The data is helpful for planning and IEP support. I developed a passion for dyslexic learners several years ago when my daughter was diagnosed. It was...

...English. For two years, I taught elementary school students who struggled with literacy in developing their reading abilities. I have participated in countless writing workshops and aided my peers in editing/proofreading sessions throughout my academic career. I understand how difficult English can be for students and that's why I bring both positivity and patience to...

...my advanced degrees and professional training to offer specific support in academic areas to students of diverse academic needs. I also believe in providing engaging and rich academic content through rigorous and meaningful experiences. It is important that the academic and social and emotional needs of all students are met to aid in their overall...

...from birth to sixth grade in special and general education. Since graduation, I have had the opportunity to teach abroad in Italy for a month. I studied and observed the education in West Africa and donated school supplies. I have over 5 years of teaching experience. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I...

I have 37 years of teaching - special education in Tempe School District, 32 years with Mesa Public Schools, and over 20 years teaching teachers how to teach reading. I have been retired three years, and I miss teaching so I am happy to be able to teach again!

...art, stories, and games. I am certified in Massachusetts as a classroom teacher, math specialist, reading specialist, and education administrator. I have two sons. I also love writing songs and run a musical theater camp. I love to make learning fun and exciting for my students. I was a 2015 finalist for Massachusetts Teacher of...

...Gillingham Instructor through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE). The Orton Gillingham (OG) approach consists of multi-sensory instruction that is direct, explicit, and systematic. Lessons are based on the individual needs of the student. It has been proven over time to be a very effective way to teach students with reading difficulties, including dyslexia, to...

...a special interest and experience in working with children who have learning challenges such as ADHD and dyslexia. After assessing each student's specific learning needs, my lessons are written to incorporate a multi-sensory approach to reading instruction to maximize student interest and achievement. Learning to read, can, and should be fun and engaging! When I'm...

...director in Pennsylvania school districts. Jennifer holds degrees in education and curriculum and instruction. Her extensive post-graduate work is focused on special education, reading, instructional coaching, and educational leadership. Jennifer is laser focused on the notion that all students can learn and succeed with high expectations and scaffolded levels of support. To this end, she...

...and rural environments and can relate to both areas. I grew up and went to school in the New York City area but now live in a small farming community in rural Midwest. I love traveling and have visited Estonia, Russia, London, South Korea, Nigeria, Latvia and a few other places. I also studied abroad...

I am excited to work with Varsity Tutors! I have over twenty-six years experience in education and enjoy assisting students in building confidence and reaching their academic goals. I am certified as an All-Level Reading Specialist, a Master Reading Teacher K-12, and certified in English as a Second Language PK-12.