Reading, Learning Disabilities, Math, and Study Skills Teacher

Christine recently relocated to Jacksonville and holds a keen interest facilitating learning experiences. Chris holds a Master’s Degree from Johns Hopkins University in reading and learning disabilities. During her professional career she has been a teacher, reading specialist, educational consultant, owner of a learning center, training manager, and non-profit executive director. She believes in a very interactive approach to learning which provides much reinforcement and practice of skills being learned.

Christine's Subjects

Math:	algebra 1, geometry, prealgebra, SAT math
English:	ACT English, ACT Reading, English, ESL/ESOL, grammar, reading, SAT reading, TOEFL, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	ACT English, ACT Reading, GED, SAT math, SAT reading, TOEFL
Language:	ESL/ESOL, TOEFL
Special Needs:	ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, phonics
Elementary Education:	elementary (k-6th), elementary math, elementary science, grammar, phonics, reading, spelling, study skills, vocabulary
Corporate Training:	ESL/ESOL, grammar
Homeschool:	algebra 1, elementary (k-6th), English, ESL/ESOL, geometry, prealgebra, reading, SAT math, SAT reading, study skills, writing

Elementary (K-6th)

I began my professional teaching career as a third grade teacher. I received my master's degree in reading and learning disabilities and went on to be a LD and reading specialist (elementary level) for twelve years. During this time, I learned these core principles which must guide the instruction during this critical period of time in assisting students to reach fullest academic and social potential:

1)Offer Direct Experiences
Young people learn from what they do. Teachers must... Read More

Study Skills

I taught a course on study skills to post secondary students at the Community College of Allegheny County for three years. I always begin by telling the students that I will assist them to "study smarter not harder". The topics that I would emphasize with a student are: Creating A Proper Place for Study, Developing a Weekly Study Schedule, Managing Study Time Effectively, Using the SQ3R method for Reading, Using Graphic Organizers, and Tracking Grades and Progress.

I would utilize the... Read More

ADD/ADHD

As a former teacher of learning disabilities and the parent of a child diagnosed with ADD, I have had to learn adaptive strategies to help students and my son achieve success in the classroom. Some of these strategies are:
1) Seat the student facing me to minimize distractions.
2) Provide many activities that are kinsthetic in nature which allow the student to be actively involved in the instructional process. (e.g. Having the student skip while spelling words.)
3) Write important... Read More

Dyslexia

My master's degree is in learning disabilites. I have taught students of all ages who struggle with the reading process because of auditory or visual difficulties in processing the written word. I focus on teaching of sight vocabulary and comprehension strategies which allow the student to more quickly get what is needed out of the written text.

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Education

Undergrad, University of Maryland Graduate, MEd, Johns Hopkins University

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Christine will travel within 20 miles of Jacksonville, FL 32256.

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