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Dolores

Bachelors, English Education k-12

Montclair State University, Montclair State University

About Me

I am a certified teacher who holds a Bachelor degree in English Education K-12, as well as a Masters degree in Special Education. For the past five years, I have worked as a teacher of English, Special Education, and ACT/SAT. Additionally, as a professional tutor, I have worked with hundreds of clients of varying ages and backgrounds, ranging from teaching phonics to 4 year olds to teaching test prep to high school students to teaching ESL to adult learners. I pride myself on my ability to work closely with my students to create customized lesson plans that best meet each individual learning style and needs. I work to assess the needs of each student and create diverse lesson plans. I exhibit professionalism, patience, and understanding in my sessions. I work closely with my students, as well as their parents. I provide frequent and meaningful positive reinforcement, as well as constructive feedback. My sessions are structured, goal oriented, and engaging. I use multiple approaches to teach new content to my students, as I help them meet their goals and milestones.

Education & Certifications

Montclair State University

Bachelors, English Education k-12

Montclair State University

Masters, Special Education

Q&A with Dolores

Personalized learning is critical to the instructional process because it puts the needs of the child first. It is significant that teachers teach to each child, as opposed to just the entire class. All students have different skills and attributes, and should, therefore, be seen as individuals. We have to differentiate instruction and help each student meet his/her personalized goals on an individual basis. This approach disproves the theory that all students should be on the same level and follow the same curriculum. Certainly, there are goals and state standards, but we have to be flexible and deliver instruction in various methods to ensure that each student has mastered each skill before he/she can move on. By treating students all the same, we are generalizing and assuming that all brains work the same, which they do not, so we have to tailor our pedagogy.