Patient Tutor Works Wonders with Pupils of Any Ability or Temperament.

There is so much pressure to succeed in the classroom, but, armed with a California credential in Special Education, Multiple Subjects, and French, I am able to work patiently and systematically with youngsters or adolescents with academic, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. I have taught General Ed and Special Ed in grades K-12, and focus on Content-Area Literacy so students are able to read and write with confidence in every subject—not just Language Arts. I care about the progress of all my pupils, and, to make lessons meaningful, I connect school material to what is important to each of them. If someone is frustrated or discouraged, I break the task into parts so that it makes sense, while identifying the student’s learning style. Above all, I offer a choice of assignments and make everyone aware of his or her abilities and potential.

Rich's Subjects

English:	English, ESL/ESOL, grammar, literature, proofreading, reading, SAT reading, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	SAT reading
Language:	ESL/ESOL, French, Spanish
History:	American history, geography, government & politics, social studies, world history
Special Needs:	ADD/ADHD, Aspergers, autism, dyslexia, hard of hearing, phonics, special needs
Elementary Education:	elementary (k-6th), grammar, phonics, reading, spelling, study skills, vocabulary
Corporate Training:	ESL/ESOL, French, grammar, proofreading, Spanish
Homeschool:	elementary (k-6th), English, ESL/ESOL, French, reading, SAT reading, Spanish, study skills, writing

French

My strong interest in teaching began as a child in London when I was studying the French curriculum at a French "lycée" (elementary and middle school). As an adult, I remembered making friends with French classmates in my youth and deciding to teach this beautiful language to Americans in a way that would engage and excite them. My French accent had remained, and French was my college "major" and authorization of my first teaching credential.

When I teach French, I focus on the interests... Read More

Reading

I have taught phonics and phonemic awareness as staple components of a Standards-based Curriculum to "typical" students and those with disabilities. Regardless of level of cognition or attentiveness, my students have found learning about syllables and the connection between letters/groups of letters and their corresponding sounds absorbing, in spite of any difficulties in comprehension or retention.

As a student teacher and regular instructor, I have taught reading skills by having... Read More

Spanish

Since 9th grade, I have enjoyed learning and speaking Spanish, which I continued in college and speak to this day. I am certified as Bilingual by LAUSD and Ventura Unified and speak Spanish with my own children. To enhance my language skills, I watch programs on TV in Spanish and try to learn as much as possible about Latino and Spanish culture.

Writing

As the son of a publicist, I was taught at an early age the importance of articulation and succinctness in writing. I have always excelled in producing well-constructed essays, whether for school or pleasure. In addition, I enjoy proofreading and have an solid command of grammar, spelling, syntax, capitalization, punctuation, idioms, and expressions. Now and again, I even review the ELEMENTS OF STYLE for recent changes in current usage. I have spent years as a marketing copywriter and have helped... Read More

Proofreading

As a teacher, I have always had a strong focus on proper grammar, spelling, syntax, capitalization, and punctuation. New expressions and uses in the language interest me very much and, periodically, I go through ELEMENTS OF STYLE to refresh my knowledge of good writing. I have also tutored many of my own high school students who had trouble learning or remembering rules of grammar.

Elementary (K-6th)

Hi.....I am CA-credentialed in K-6 (Multiple Subject) and have taught grades 1-3 in General Ed and Grade 4, Special Ed. My training in Special Ed (I have this credential as well) has given me the tools to be an effective teacher of "typical" students and those with disabilities. I teach to the "whole student", which means I am sensitive to learning styles, interests, strengths, and areas on which both of us need to focus.

Phonics

Teaching phonics as an activity and an important part of the Alternative/Adapted Curriculum has been stimulating, educational, and entertaining for me and for my students of all diagnoses and grades. Regardless of level of cognition or attentiveness, students in my classes have found learning about syllables and the connection between letters/groups of letters and their corresponding sounds absorbing, in spite of any difficulties in comprehension or retention.

As a student teacher... Read More

Study Skills

As a General Ed and Special Ed teacher, I have made Study Skills a part of the school curriculum at all grade levels. For General Ed classrooms, I have students apply these skills to in-class assignments, projects, tests, and homework. For pupils with cognitive deficits or difficulties in learning or attending to work, study skills aide them in achieving functional, occupational, and life-related tasks.

Below are examples of study skills I teach:

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Special Needs

As a Special Ed teacher, I have taught Standards-based District and Alternative/Adapted Curricula for grades 3 & 4, and 9-12, i.e., academic, social, functional, and transition skills to students with mild-moderate and moderate-severe disabilities. I wrote IEPs, hosted IEP meetings, and met with parents whenever necessary.

Autism

Possessing a Special Ed credential with an authorization in Moderate-Severe, I have had opportunities to work with students with autism from the lower portion of the Spectrum (as middle school paraeducator, student teacher, regular instructor) and those with high-functioning autism, including Aspergers.

These experiences allowed me to work with pupils who were able to verbally analyze their own autism and those with a lesser ability to communicate information or needs, play with others,... Read More

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Education

U. of Pennsylvania (french) Cal State, Northridge (Other) UC Santa Barbara (Other)

Effective First Steps in French — 'Monsieur Richard' is teaching my children - aged 8 & 13 - French, focusing on courteous conversational language, relevant to real-life situations. The tutor effectively works with the two very different ages and personalities, finding ways to engage and interest both despite their age and temperament differences. Worksheets, puzzles, maps, poker chips, kitchen utensils, French website print-outs, ...

— Shona from Simi Valley, CA

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