Vernette M.

I have a B.A. in Speech and Communications and a Masters Degree in Speech and Language. I especially love working with special needs children with learning disabilities and language deficits. I have experience in assessment and therapy for Articulation, Language, Autism, and Dyslexia for children and adults. During my tenure with the Palm Beach School District I was able to assist many middle school students with special needs to complete their IEP goals and be mainstreamed to regular classes.

My philosophy for working with young children is that learning strategies are most effective when they are interactive and fun. I have been trained to use auditory, visual, tactile/kinesthetic strategies as well as adult learning concepts.

Prior to becoming a tutor with WyzAnt, I have been engaged in training professionals in technical writing skills and computers, including Microsoft Word, Publisher and PowerPoint. I also tutor phonics, grammar, public speaking, reading comprehension, written expression, study skills, the HESI, NLN, TEAS, SAT, ACT, ASVAB and other eligibility examinations.

During my tenure with WyzAnt, I have been assisting students with their preparation for the Florida State Licensing Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX). In addition, I have especially enjoined teaching English as a Second Language to non-native English speakers. Some of my students have been native speakers of Spanish, Portuguese and Swedish.

It is a privilege to teach. I believe there is no better way to serve your fellow man than to help someone learn something that will enable them to have a better life.

Vernette's Subjects

Science:	genetics, nursing, psychology
Art:	cosmetology
English:	ACT English, ACT Reading, Bible studies, English, ESL/ESOL, grammar, literature, proofreading, public speaking, SAT reading, SAT writing, TOEFL, vocabulary
Test Preparation:	ACT English, ACT Reading, LSAT, NCLEX, SAT reading, SAT writing, SSAT, TEAS, TOEFL
Computer:	general computer, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word
Language:	ESL/ESOL, speech, TOEFL
History:	American history, government & politics, religion, social studies
Special Needs:	ADD/ADHD, Aspergers, dyslexia, phonics, special needs
Elementary Education:	elementary (k-6th), grammar, phonics, spelling, study skills, vocabulary
Business:	business, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, public speaking
Sports/Recreation:	sewing
Corporate Training:	business, cosmetology, ESL/ESOL, general computer, grammar, Microsoft Word, NCLEX, proofreading, public speaking
Homeschool:	elementary (k-6th), English, ESL/ESOL, SAT reading, study skills

Grammar

My program for teaching grammar includes a variety of techniques. With young children, who are just learning sentence structure, as well as developing their vocabulary I include games and activities that are fun and interesting. We also use various computer generated materials that are engaging and allow children to progress at their own pace. Each client is given an initial assessment in order to determine what skills are already in place and where we need to begin.

For adults who... Read More

English

My English program includes an initial assessment to identify specific areas of challenge for the client. Once this has been analyzed a program is developed to meet the needs of the individual. Areas of tutoring include phonics/phonetics, grammar, writing, vocabulary development, literature and reading comprehension. A strong foundation in the encoding and decoding of one's native language is essential to being successful in the attainment of knowledge in other subject areas, including the acquisition... Read More

SAT Reading

My program for teaching SAT reading includes a review of all of the different types of genre, identifying the main idea or author's purpose, differentiating between the main idea or thematic statement and supporting ideas; as well as, making inferences, detecting the author's tone and style, applying key statements to similar situations or ideas, determining relationships between different parts of a passage and taking information from other sources and finding how it influences what is written... Read More

SAT Writing

My program for SAT writing includes vocabulary development, use of synonyms and antonyms; sentence structure, grammatical usage, and punctuation; organization including paragraphing, logical flow and structure; and how to develop content using examples and reasoning. I also review essay formats and extensive reading comprehension to expose the student to a variety of materials. This provides the student with enhanced knowledge of a variety of subjects that could possibly be selected for the prompt... Read More

Nursing

I have been working with nursing students helping them to prepare to take the State Licensing Exam (NCLEX) for the past several years. Most of my students have come to me after having taken the test at least once and failed. I have been able to help them organize their study program to improve their retention of information as well as coach them in areas of information that have been especially challenging for them. I also continually review the test material to make sure my students have the... Read More

TOEFL

I have taught English as a Second Language for many years. My background is in speech and language. This gives me a unique ability to help students understand and produce the phonemes in the English language in the appropriate manner. I also compare the linguistic differences in the students native language with English to help them understand the various rules of English grammar versus the rules of their native language. I include all of the aspects of the TOEFL test sections in my tutoring... Read More

SSAT

My test-taking program for all entrance exams involves review of the following academic skills: vocabulary, verbal reasoning, and the ability to relate ideas logically, including synonyms and analogies; reading comprehension of short passages and answering questions about that passage.

My writing program teaches the student to express their thoughts from written, verbal and/or picture prompts. They are taught how to develop a outline to develop their written narrative and to include... Read More

ACT Reading

I have a Master's Degree in Speech and Language. My training and experience have enabled me to develop very specific skills in teaching reading comprehension from a linguistic basis. I have been teaching reading and related language decoding skills to children and adults for more than 20 years. Specifically, I have taught high school reading and language arts programs in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and here in Florida. I have also been teaching advanced reading comprehension skills to college students... Read More

ACT English

My English preparation program for the ACT includes an initial assessment to determine the specific areas that are most challenging for the ACT candidate. Once this determination has been made a program is developed that includes review of all of the under developed areas as noted in the evaluation. In addition grammar, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, identifying, critical analysis and interpretation of different literary genre as well are included. The development of an outline... Read More

Elementary (K-6th)

I taught K-6 for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for 5 years; the Camden New Jersey School System for 10 years and 6th grade in Palm Beach County, Florida for 3 years. During those experiences, I developed curriculum for special needs children who had not been diagnosed and provided assistance to keep them on track with the regular classroom material. I taught social studies, science, math, language arts as well as helped them with special projects that required research... Read More

Phonics

I have a Master's Degree is Speech and Language and am thoroughly trained in teaching English through phonics and phonetic fundamentals. I have been teaching children and adults using phonics for more than 20 years. In addition, I have developed curriculum to teach phonics to preschoolers, elementary, middle and high school aged children with special needs in language and articulation and adults who are learning English as a second language. I have also trained other teachers to administer phonetic... Read More

Study Skills

Since I first started teaching back in 1977, I have always incorporated teaching study skills to my students. Getting organized, prioritizing subject matter and developing a focused plan for study is foundational for academic success at every level. So regardless to whether I am teaching language arts, science, social studies or math the first thing I teach is getting a system that meets each students individual needs. Learning how to study is almost is equally as important as learning the material... Read More

Special Needs

I have a Master's Degree in Speech and Language. I worked for more than 20 years prior to coming to Florida with Special Needs children from birth to high school age. I wrote the proposal and implemented the program in the Camden, New Jersey School District for mobilized units that conducted early assessment for preschool age children to determine their need for intervention and ultimately a successful school experience. This pilot program was later dubbed "Child Find" nationally. Upon arrival... Read More

Religion

I am a licensed Missionary with the United Fellowship of Churches, Inc. I also currently host an Internet Radio program, "Learning to Worship Him," where I teach a half-hour bible study each week. I was previously the Director of Education for Women at my church for four years, as well as the past Sunday School Director, adult bible study and teen bible study teacher. I have also taught life application classes in spirituality to teens.

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master's Degree in Speech and Language from Trenton State College. I am currently teaching English as a Second Language to a native Portuguese speaker. In addition, I have taught ESL to native Swedish speakers in the past year. I have taught ESL to native Spanish speakers ranging from ages 3 to adult during my professional experience. I am also certified to administer certain language assessments to young children who are native Spanish speakers to determine their level of proficiency... Read More

Sewing

I currently operate In the Spirit Designs which designs and constructs garments for the clergy. Garments include chimeres, cassocks, stoles, copes and mitres, as well as various custom designed jackets, suits and dresses for ladies. In the past, I was partner in a company called Creative Impulses. I was the head designer. We designed off the rack and custom made high end sportswear for women. I have also traded my designs at well renowned craft exhibits such as the Delray Affair, the Baptist Convention,... Read More

Bible Studies

I was the Director of Sunday School for the Greater Mt. Sinai Church, West Palm Beach Florida and Adult Sunday School Teacher for 5 years. I was also the Director of Education for the Women of Excellence for the same faith based facility for 5 years. I have written and taught biblical studies for women, children and the general population over the past 13 years and am currently a member of the Bishop's Council of the United Fellowship of Churches, Inc. As the Executive Secretary of this organization,... Read More

Business

I have owned and operated two different businesses during my career. I started a fashion design business with a $500 loan from my retirement fund. At the time I worked as a school teacher and had the summers off. With 2 young daughters at home, I really didn't want to commit to a 9-5 job during the summer months, so I thought I could do something part time with another skill I had refined over the years. I purchased various cuts of fabric, threads and sewing notions. Fortunately, since I had been... Read More

NCLEX

I have a Master's Degree in Speech and Language. As such much of my training required courses in biology and chemistry as it relates to functions of the neurological system, muscular system and other bodily functions that relate to brain functions. Prior to retiring from my position as Supervisor of Early Head Start, I was responsible for the day to day operations of providing a holistic program of education, health and welfare for children birth to 3 and their families. Part of these responsibilities... Read More

Public Speaking

As a Missionary licensed by the United Fellowship of Churches, Inc., I preach the gospel at various churches and faith based events as invited. Prior to my induction into the ministry, I conducted train-the-trainer workshops for Palm Beach County Head Start for nine (9) years, wherein I taught early childhood professionals the art of conducting oral presentations on teaching techniques they developed in their classrooms to their peers. I have also made a variety of presentations at Head Start... Read More

ADD/ADHD

I have worked with students diagnosed as ADD/ADHD for more than 20 years. As a speech and language professional, I have also been involved in writing as well as implementing their Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for children under three years of age. In addition, I have also been involved in developing behavioral curriculum in order to create stress free environments for children with such diagnosis in an effort to increase opportunities for... Read More

Aspergers

I have a Master's in Speech and Language Pathology. I have worked with children and adults with a variety of neurologically based learning disabilities for more than 30 years. As a result, I have experienced working with children diagnosed as having Asperger's Syndrome before the teaching profession had identified clinically proven activities for dealing with the behaviors that manifest as a result of the syndrome. Many of the techniques used to teach children with other learning disabilities... Read More

Dyslexia

I have taught children diagnosed with Dyslexia from ages 6 through high school in the Camden, New Jersey School District from 1979 through 1995. In addition, I have taught dyslexic students in the Palm Beach County, FL School District who were enrolled in the Adolescent Language Program from 1995 through 1998. I have also tutored college degree candidates who are diagnosed dyslexic in an effort to assist them with achieving passing scores for college entrance exams such as the SAT, ACT and TEAS... Read More

Speech

I have a Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and have worked as a Speech and Language Therapist with children and adults in schools, hospitals and private settings for more than 30 years. My work has included articulation therapy, language development and remediation with learning disabilities, autism, hearing impaired and stuttering. I have also worked with brain injuries and stroke patients.

TEAS

I have been teaching the different areas of the TEAS exam to students for several years. I first became interested in this area as a monitor for another nursing eligibility exam. Many of the local colleges that have nursing programs use the TEAS exam to determine eligibility for their nursing candidates. The English, Math and Science portions of this exam are similar to many other college entrance exams such as the SAT,and ACT exams. I have taught English vocabulary development, grammar and writing... Read More

Social Studies

As a teacher in the various school districts in which I have taught over the past 30 years, I have worked with many students who were experiencing reading problems. Many of the students came to me with work in Social Studies, more recently called Civics. Although their main challenge was reading comprehension, I was required to teach the concepts of social studies in order to assist them to complete homework assignments as well as writing essays and term papers. More recently, I have been assisting... Read More

Microsoft Publisher

I use Publisher to prepare a variety of publications for my church, including weekly church programs, postcards, posters, banners and newsletters for marketing purposes. I also use this program to design and publish a magazine, handbooks and other documents used in teaching biblical studies, programs for conferences, conventions and revivals. I recently started using Publisher to design forms to collect data and maintain information for our Ministry of Helps.

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Education

Temple University ,Philadelphia Trenton State College (Master's)

Very good — I was able to understand and learn the material and pass my class with a much better grade then I was expecting. Thanks so much!

— Jamie from Oswego, NY

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