Award-Winning Reading Intervention Tutors in San Francisco-Bay Area, CA

...experience both as a teacher and an administrator. I have enjoyed a wonderful career, the best of these years were those I spent educating students and staff. When a Varsity Tutors representative reached out to me not long ago to ask if I might be interested in tutoring a student using the Wilson Intensive Reading...

...practicing law for almost 20 years as both a private Attorney and as a Staff Attorney at several state agencies. I have been training and providing instruction to others, including investigators, licensees and other Attorneys for the majority of that time. I have also been the Continuing Education Instructor for the state agency where I...

What a magnanimous thing is education for the more we learn, the more we crave to know. It is an infinite experience. It is further so rewarding to teach individuals how to think and then witness the results of this gift.

...for those with reading and language difficulties who need intensive instruction. Igniting a love for reading... Using award-winning literature to enhance vocabulary, comprehension and fluency with middle school students invites them to love reading. Award winning titles include: Beyond the Bright Sea, Fever 1793, The One and Only Ivan, The Birchbark House, Diary of Anne...

...help instill a love of reading and learning in students. I love using games to help get content across and my favorite subject to teach is reading and writing. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy reading, serving in children's ministries, and spending time with my family. I also enjoy fitness and working out!... I believe that all children learn differently using differing modalities and that children are more than just a test score. I teach...

...online school settings. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and my Master's Degree in Reading. I have a passion for education and teaching. I love helping students grow in their learning and to see them reach their full potential. Instilling a love for reading and learning in children is so important!

...as they recognize their own progress. The program focuses on phonics, sentence structure, handwriting (cursive or print), and the spelling of both phonetic and non-phonetic words, which engages the whole body. My language-teaching experience has been in person, online, one-on-one and in classrooms of up to 30 students. I design my one-on-one lessons based on...

...I now teach kids with dyslexia. I love the opportunity to see a student feel more confident and become better readers after putting in some hard work. I especially enjoy being creative with students when my typical strategies don't work and we come up with something that works best for that individual student.

...of the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching. After taking the course and passing the practicum, I earned my associate level O-G accreditation. Tutoring following the O-G approach has shown to be highly successful as my students have made exceptional progress in reading, spelling, and writing. I look forward to meeting new students and guiding their progress...

...Special Education K-12 through The University of West Alabama. I am currently enrolled at The University of West Alabama and will complete my third degree this December, which is an Educational Specialist in Special Education 6-12. I am currently a classroom teacher in the area of English Language Arts and teach high school juniors and...

...Reading Specialists/Teachers this summer. I hold high expectations for myself and my students. I get to know students' interests to increase their motivation. When I am planning lessons, I am mindful of students' needs. I use assessment to drive my instruction. I use differentiated instruction to focus on the skills students need the most assistance...

...Teaching certification through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education and refocused my mission into helping my children and ALL students learn to read. I have a very special place in my heart for kids with learning differences and dyslexia. I have now been privileged to work with many students, aged Pre-K through adult. Their perseverance and...

...self-efficacy and growth mindset. MATHEMATICS BACKGROUND I was identified as gifted in mathematics in elementary school and took college mathematics courses while I was still in middle school. Although my personal passions have developed into the reading specialist realm, I have a strong propensity for mathematics all the way into the realm of Calculus. When...

...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 not tutoring I enjoy reading mystery novels, cooking, and watching my three children play...

...This is the only math curriculum targeted for dyslexic and struggling math students. it employs the same best practices that are used to address reading struggles. The system promotes conceptual and procedural understanding through alternative modalities, multi-sensory methods, and support for auditory processing and executive function challenges. Repetition and multi-sensory instruction is absolutely vital for...

...years, with much success when utilizing an Orton Gillingham approach in my instruction. During my time as an elementary teacher, I have also served students who struggle within the area of mathematics. I have been working with students who have specific instructional needs that relate to the autism spectrum, ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, and Anxiety for...

...Education from Seton Hall University. At the University of Scranton, she earned her second master's degree in Educational Administration and was awarded at graduation for her research, writing, and GPA. Dominica attended the Bellver International College in Mallorca, Spain, and has earned her ESL credentials from The College of New Jersey. Dominica is currently an...

...teaching my students I enjoy using digital props, visuals, and whiteboards when I teach. I also 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...

...people on an individual basis and share my passion for learning and teaching. Tutoring children in after-school programs and assisting adult inmates preparing to take the GED are among my most rewarding professional experiences. I hope to use my talents to help others tackle new challenges and feel empowered by what they can accomplish and...

...classroom teacher for Grades 3 and 5, reading interventionist, and district instructional specialist. In each of these roles, my primary focus was on improving reading fluency and comprehension skills in elementary education. I live in Katy, Texas, with my husband and two furry beasts, Augie (mini-Aussie) and Tigger (fat tabby cat). The youngest of my...