Reading/Writing Tutor with Special Ed Experience

My goal as a tutor is to help students learn how to learn so that they will no longer need my help. I establish a calm, harmonious learning environment and employ an all-positive approach. By encouraging students to stretch beyond K-12 curriculum goals, I nudge them toward college-level standards.

I intuitively retool to suit different learning styles and skill levels, and simplify concepts without “dumbing them down.” As an experienced special education classroom leader, I help learners understand increasingly complicated reading assignments. As a published author of dozens of articles, I can teach them to convey ideas precisely and engagingly. Your student will finish each tutoring session better prepared to deal with what's next.

I'm currently a graduate student studying special education. I teach using research-based methods of instruction. As a member of the Council on Exceptional Children, I keep up to date on the very latest research and best practices.

Susan's Subjects

English:	English, ESL/ESOL, grammar, literature, proofreading, reading, SAT reading, SAT writing, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	SAT reading, SAT writing
Language:	ESL/ESOL
History:	American history, European history, geography, world history
Special Needs:	ADD/ADHD, autism
Elementary Education:	elementary (k-6th), elementary math, elementary science, grammar, reading, vocabulary
Corporate Training:	ESL/ESOL, grammar, proofreading
Homeschool:	elementary (k-6th), English, ESL/ESOL, reading, SAT reading, writing

English

I taught myself how to read when I was four years old, and by third grade I had "burned out." Why? Because the books for my age level were supposed to be "good for me" and build character. Also, that was the year that my family finally got a TV.

I understand how boring reading can be in comparison with other options for entertainment. I now realize that part of that boredom has to do with choosing the wrong books -- the variety of books for young readers has never been richer or better... Read More

SAT Reading

Even students who love to read worry about facing the Critical Reading section of the SAT. This is because it's unnatural to read under pressure, especially for readers who like to "see" and savor what they read -- to imagine scenes and characters, and to make connections with what they already know.

During the SAT, students are expected to read a passage, answer questions about it, and move on quickly to the next passage. There's very little time to apply the skills that make reading... Read More

Elementary (K-6th)

I'm currently in grad school seeking certification in special education for grades K-12. This means I'm required to be aware of and understand the regular education curriculum for elementary students and higher.

As a trained CMT tutor, I've taught reading, writing and math skills to children from kindergarten to 5th grade. As a school volunteer, I've directly taught 6th grade classes. As a Girl Scout leader, I've taught skills to girls from 3rd to 6th grade. Additionally, as a substitute... Read More

ADD/ADHD

I'm currently in grad school working toward certification in special education, but it's been mainly through tutoring that I've gained experience with children with attention difficulties.

In fact, I'm reluctant to call them attention difficulties, because they can be so useful -- people who know when an idea has run its course, or who can respond to small environmental changes can be extremely valuable to society. However, they can be challenging to a linear learning process.
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Autism

I'm currently in graduate school for certification in special education and have recently been accepted into a master's program in special education with a certification in autism education.

My interest in this area stems from personal experience helping people with communication disorders, especially people with extremely high visual skills. I have learned how to help these students translate what they picture into words and to translate words into pictures for easy access/reference... Read More

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Education

Ohio University , Athens, Ohio (Anthropology) Central Connecticut State University (Enrolled) Member, Kappa Delta Pi -- International Honor Society in Education (Enrolled)

Dedicated Tutor — Mrs. Susan B is a great reading/writing tutor. She is pretty sincere, creative, entertaining and humorous. My kids love her. She is very patient, flexible and always reachable by phone or email.

— Victor from Windsor, CT

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