Credentialed Teacher/Certified Tutor, especially in Elementary/Spanish

Hello! I am excited about the opportunity to help you become more successful.

I have a master's degree in education and also have elementary, Spanish, and bilingual CA teaching credentials. I am currently teaching in a local school district and am usually available for tutoring in the late afternoons and evenings during the week, as well as on the weekends.

I have experience teaching and tutoring in both the United States and Spain and I have worked with students of all ages, from preschoolers to adults. I have been a tutor, student teacher, teaching assistant, and teacher in various settings in both countries, and I have experience teaching a wide range of subjects.

As your tutor, I can supplement your school's curriculum or work with you to create your own curriculum to help you reach your goals. I can provide homework help and practice materials for review or I can provide enrichment lessons. I can also provide homework help, study advice, and test-taking tips. We can work together to create the best tutoring experience for you.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you.

MaryAlison's Subjects

English:	English, ESL/ESOL, grammar, literature, proofreading, public speaking, reading, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	CBEST, college counseling
Computer:	Microsoft Word
Language:	ESL/ESOL, Italian, Spanish
History:	American history, geography, social studies
Special Needs:	ADD/ADHD, Aspergers, autism, dyslexia, phonics, special needs
Elementary Education:	elementary (k-6th), elementary math, elementary science, grammar, phonics, reading, spelling, study skills, vocabulary
Business:	Microsoft Word, public speaking
Sports/Recreation:	cooking
Corporate Training:	college counseling, ESL/ESOL, grammar, Italian, Microsoft Word, proofreading, public speaking, Spanish
Homeschool:	elementary (k-6th), English, ESL/ESOL, reading, Spanish, study skills, writing

Reading

I have a CA Multiple Subjects teaching credential for teaching elementary grades and subjects, including reading, and have experience working with students primarily in grades K-6. I am a classroom teacher and teach reading support classes for part of the day.

Spanish

I have a California teaching credential for single subject Spanish as well as a bilingual teaching credential in Spanish. I am currently an elementary Spanish teacher. I have experience teaching and/or tutoring Spanish 1, 2, & 3 as well as elementary, topic-based Spanish (such as numbers, colors, food, time, etc.) and primary level bilingual/Spanish immersion reading and writing. I was a foreign languages major in college and studied abroad in both Spain and Costa Rica, and also lived and worked... Read More

English

I have a California teaching credential to teach all subjects at the elementary level, including English Language Arts. I have taught English Language Arts, English Language Arts Intervention, English Language Development, and Reading Intervention in California public schools.

I have also been an English tutor for students in Spain (teaching everything from basic vocabulary to grammar to high school exit exam preparation) and have taught intensive ESL classes to teenage to young adult... Read More

Elementary Math

Building a solid educational foundation during the elementary years is incredibly important, and I am passionate about helping students understand new concepts.

I am a credentialed California elementary school teacher and have experience working with elementary students on math subjects in grades K-6. I have been a tutor, student teacher, teacher, and substitute teacher for K-6 students.

Elementary (K-6th)

Building a solid educational foundation during the elementary years is incredibly important, and I am passionate about helping students understand new concepts.

I am a credentialed California public school teacher, including my multiple subjects credential used by elementary teachers. I have experience teaching all elementary subjects, including math, language arts (including phonics, reading, writing, spelling, and vocabulary), science, social studies, P.E., art, and ELD (English... Read More

Phonics

I have a CA teaching credential to teach at the elementary level and have taken graduate courses on reading skills and phonics for primary students and beginning English learners. I have also tutored, student taught, and taught reading and phonics at the primary level.

Study Skills

I have a CA teaching credential to teach at the elementary level and have worked with students as a tutor and as a teacher to improve their study habits at home so they can be more successful in the classroom. Study skills include time management tips, test preparation advice, and lessons on transferring classroom learning to the test, whether it involves notes, highlighters, flashcards, or another strategy.

Special Needs

I can work with special needs students to support their learning goals. These are different based on each student's individual needs (including, but not limited to, dyslexia, Asperger's, ADD/ADHD, visual or auditory processing disorders, specific learning disabilities, etc.). Tutoring for a student with special needs depends on the student and can focus on study skills or strategies for the regular classroom or for homework in addition to additional instruction, explanation, repetition, repeated... Read More

ESL/ESOL

I have worked for a local language academy as an ESL instructor, teaching an intensive ESL course to teenage to young adult students from several countries, including Russia, Turkey, China, Korea, Japan, and Mexico. I also spent a year teaching English in Spain, both as a private tutor and as a teacher in a public bilingual school.

Public Speaking

As a classroom teacher, I am accustomed to speaking in front of a large group and "thinking on my feet." I have also judged high school debate competitions. Public speaking is a skill that you must practice, but there are many ways to overcome your nervousness. Practice makes perfect! Your subject must grab the attention of your audience from the very beginning, and you must continue to engage your listeners throughout your presentation. Eye contact and body language are also important features... Read More

College Counseling

The college application process can be intimidating if you're unsure of where to start and do not have the necessary guidance. Not sure what a safety school, a match school, and a reach school are? I can work with you to identify the right type of school for you, from academic qualifications to size, location, finances, and more.

I can help you navigate the process from the basic college search, as you decide what schools make the most sense for you, to the actual application, assisting... Read More

ADD/ADHD

Students with ADD or ADHD often struggle in the classroom to focus, stay on task, and complete assignments.

I work with these students to provide accommodations for them. These are different based on each student's individual needs. Tutoring for a student with ADD/ADHD depends on the student and can focus on study skills or strategies for the regular classroom in addition to help with regular assignments and topics of study.

Aspergers

I have personal experience with family members with Aspergers as well as experience with students with Aspergers in the classroom.

Students with Aspergers are often very bright, but struggle with social norms and may need special accommodations in the classroom that are also useful in tutoring. This may include repetition and repeated directions, on-task reminders, and the set-up of a special work space. I find that patience is also very important, because students with Aspergers are... Read More

Autism

I have experience working with students with mild autism in a mainstreamed classroom. Autistic students are often very bright, though they may be voracious learners in one subject and struggle more in another because they do not see the value in that type of knowledge. Working with you, we can develop a tutoring plan that best fits your needs, taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of your autistic student and the skill areas they need to focus upon during tutoring lessons.

CBEST

CBEST stands for California Basic Educational Skills Test. You need to pass this to become a teacher in California, and most districts also require this test for substitute teachers. It covers basic math, reading, and writing. I can help you with specific concepts that are covered on the CBEST exam as well as test-taking strategies, time management tips, and day-before advice to prepare yourself for a relaxed testing environment.

Dyslexia

Students with dyslexia struggle with reading because they do not process the written word like most of us do. Depending on your needs and the areas of reading in which you or your child struggles, I can help with phonemic awareness, phonics, reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary.

Social Studies

I have a CA teaching credential to teach at the elementary level and can help your child understand basic Social Studies topics covered in grades K-6, including American history, California history, and ancient civilizations. I find history fascination, and I hope you will soon be able to as well!

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Education

Scripps College (Foreign Languages) Claremont Graduate University (Master's)

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MaryAlison will travel within 12 miles of Alhambra, CA 91801.

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