ESE and Elementary Assistance in all Areas

I have taught elementary special education students for over 25 years, in both general education (inclusion) settings and special needs classrooms. My primary focus is on reading skills, but I am comfortable working in any elementary subject. I have a background in emotional/behavioral disturbances, and can establish a good rapport with almost any student! I begin working with a student by learning what he/she already knows; what the strengths and weaknesses are, and what we can build upon. I use a variety of materials and strategies depending on the learning style and needs of each child. I am a firm believer in frequent and meaningful praise, as well as offering critiques and suggestions for improvement in a positive manner. If my presentation of material isn't working, I have no problem with changing what I am doing, so that neither the student nor I leave the session feeling frustrated, but instead leave with a sense of accomplishment and pride in our work.

Patti's Subjects

English:	grammar, reading, vocabulary
Special Needs:	phonics, special needs
Elementary Education:	elementary (k-6th), elementary math, elementary science, grammar, phonics, reading, spelling, vocabulary
Corporate Training:	grammar
Homeschool:	elementary (k-6th), reading

Vocabulary

Going over new vocabulary is critical to comprehension of new material. Vocabulary should be pre-taught before a text is ever read. With this advance information, and assistance in other components of reading given, comprehension improves.

Reading

The five areas of reading are phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. If there is a weakness in one or more areas, ALL the areas are affected. The ultimate goal of reading, comprehension is so strongly affected by the other areas, I always look at strengths and weaknesses in every section when working in reading, so that errors or lack of skill can be improved. Once this happens, comprehension nearly always improves as well.

Elementary Math

I believe that learning math concepts is akin to building a house; without a firm solid foundation, the upper levels will be sturdy and strong. In teaching, I make sure that basic concepts are firm; first, number concepts, basic facts, then higher level, multi-step processes. I use manipulatives, drawings, mnemonics, movement, and other multi-intelligences strategies.

Elementary (K-6th)

I am certified in elementary education K-6th grade, and currently work within elementary classrooms supporting ESE students with general education curricula. I have taught in the elementary setting for 26 years. I find that interactive, communication-based methods work well to develop foundation skills that lead to success in middle and high school grades.

Phonics

I have taught primary reading skills (phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension) for 18 of my 26 years of teaching. I have taught phonics both in general education and special education settings. I am in the process of obtaining my reading endorsement, adding to my elementary and special education Florida teaching certificates.

Special Needs

I am certified in Special Education/ESE K-12, and have taught 26 years. I have experience working with SLD, EBD, ASD, ID and multiple handicaps. I graduated from the University of Central Florida with my Master's in Special Education-Emotionally Handicapped. I base my tutoring upon the specific needs of the child, including those identified in the IEP.

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Education

Undergrad, University of Central Florida Graduate, MEd, College of Education, University of Central Florida

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Patti will travel within 15 miles of Orlando, FL 32828.

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