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Janet’s qualifications in specific subjects below.
ADD/ADHD
I am certified to teach Special Education in the State of Georgia, and have worked as as a teacher in regular and special education for over 20 years with a variety of students, including those diagnosed as ADD / ADHD. I am well-versed at adapting instruction to meet the needs of children and adults with attentional issues and use and teach a variety of strategies to help compensate for attentional deficits.
Aspergers
My background includes 10 years of experience and certification in the field of Special Education. I have worked with students diagnosed on the Asperger's-autism spectrum both in the classroom and in one-on-one tutorial sessions. My ability to adapt instruction to best meet the individual needs of my students is one of my greatest strengths as a tutor with this population.
ASVAB
I am very familiar with the subject matter that is required to do well on the ASVAB and can help you be successful on the AFQT portion of this test. Higher scores will give you more options in regards to which branch of the military and job classifications you will qualify for.
I am a certified teacher with a master's degree and over 20 years teaching and tutoring experience. I am patient and can teach you the content and test-taking strategies that will help you do well on this exam.
Autism
I hold a Master's Degree with a major in Special Education. I have worked with autistic students for over 10 years. I am familiar with implementation of behavioral and instructional modifications that facilitate instruction for autistic students.
Dyslexia
I am certified to teach Special Education and have taught in this field for 10 years, including working with dyslexic and other learning disabled students. I am very familiar with providing instruction and adapting assignments to benefit dyslexic individuals.
Elementary (K-6th)
I have taught and tutored elementary students for over 20 years and am familiar with the curriculum and content in grades K-5. I have a record of success in teaching students the content necessary to pass standardized tests,
English
I am certified in the field of English as a foreign language, and have eight years of experience working with both children and adults wishing to improve their English. I can tailor a program of study to meet your learning objectives, whether it be improving your conversational English or assisting with writing for college courses.
ESL/ESOL
I am endorsed in the field of ESOL/ESL, and have eight years of experience teaching Reading, Writing, and spoken English to speakers of other languages. I work hard to develop lessons tailored to the unique learning needs of both children and adults who want to improve their English proficiency.
GRE
I am familiar with the content of the GRE, and can help you to prepare for the test. I specialize in the areas of Reading and Writing, as a certified ESL teacher and Reading Specialist with many years of experience. Let me know if I can help!
Phonics
As a reading specialist and teacher of special needs students, I have training and experience in teaching students this valuable basis to reading fluency. I have diverse techniques and materials to use to assist the beginning reader.
PSAT
To prepare for the PSAT, students need to gain confidence by becoming familiar with the test content and structure, as well as brushing up on test-taking strategies, such as time management and knowing when to guess or pass.
I am experienced in teaching test preparation skills. I will quickly assess the student's current level of performance, then tailor instruction to remediate any content deficits and to accelerate test-taking proficiency.
Reading
I am certified as a Reading Specialist at the Masters level, and have many years of experience teaching reading to students of all ages. I specialize in early literacy, but can tailor a program of study for all ages, including test-prep skills and ESL students.
Special Needs
I am an experienced tutor and teacher of special needs students, and have worked in both self-contained and resource models to serve students with autism, developmental delays, mild mental handicaps, language delays, and attentional issues. I hold a Master's Degree in Education, with a major in teaching children in grades Pre K-12 with Mild to Moderate Disabilities. I was a Special Education teacher in public and private schools for over ten years, and I continue to hold certification to teach exceptional children. One of my strengths as a tutor is assessing students' current abilities and developing an individual program of instruction to meet their individual needs and interests. I look forward to an opportunity to discuss working with your special needs child.
Study Skills
I am an experienced teacher and tutor who has many strategies I can share to help you learn to be an effective learner. Whatever subject area you are studying, I can help you learn to better organize your studying and learn ways to help master the material. I have worked with typical and special needs students for over 20 years, and have knowledge of techniques you can learn to make your study time more effective.
Writing
I am a semi-retired English / Language Arts teacher. I am glad to help students of all ages improve their writing skills. I have worked with students from elementary school through college and beyond to improve their written language. In addition, I have worked with college undergrads and grad students on proofreading and editing papers in a variety of subjects. I am very familiar with writing in APA format.