Special and Regular Educator Specializing in Patience and Success

My name is Mr.D and I hold three degrees from Accredited Colleges. One degree is a B.S. in Sociology, the second is in Elementary Education, for which I have just renewed my Advanced Professional Certificate good through June, 2014, and lastly is my Master's degree for curriculum and instruction in the Elementary School. My certificate authorizes me to teach first through eighth grade. My undergraduate degrees were from Towson University and My Masters was from Coppin State University.

My experience with tutoring started before I was a teacher over 25 years ago when I could tutor students who couldn't make it to school because they were either in the hospital or at home recovering. I did this in Anne Arundel County while I was a substitute school teacher for a few years. Through my 15 years of teaching I took on a few students that I taught and helped them before or after school with any clarification they may have needed for the previous lessons. For the past few summers I have tutored high school students as they prepared for their S.A.T.(Scholastic Aptitude Test).

My teaching style is dependent on the learning style of the individual I am tutoring, but I do combine many of them so I can pinpoint the one that works best for them. I would most likely try to stay away from the most popular teaching style and that's direct teaching style. This is when the teacher does all the talking and it's usually boring and the teacher does most, if not all the talking. The next one I would use would be the demonstrator or personal model style. Here there would be more interaction with the student and the tutor would give the student a chance to try the different skills that are being taught. They could do this in a number of ways. One would be visually show they understand the concept, acknowledge through saying they understand it, and if it takes demonstrating it in a kinestetic or tactile way then that would be the best way for the student to grasp it. Taking the indirect approach may be an important approach to tutoring the students because I would act as a facilitator and I would be there for help, but the weight of solving the concepts and questions would mostly fall on the students shoulders. This approach would force the student to think for themselves and I would be there to guide them and discuss the answers to the questions and assess what they have discovered.

Francis's Subjects

Math:	algebra 1, prealgebra, probability
Science:	biology, sociology
English:	English, literature, proofreading, public speaking, reading, SAT reading, SAT writing, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	ASVAB, GED, SAT reading, SAT writing
Computer:	Adobe Flash, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word
History:	American history, social studies, world history
Special Needs:	ADD/ADHD, Aspergers, dyslexia, phonics, special needs
Elementary Education:	elementary (k-6th), elementary math, elementary science, phonics, reading, study skills, vocabulary
Business:	accounting, Microsoft Word, public speaking
Sports/Recreation:	baseball, football, lacrosse
Corporate Training:	accounting, Adobe Flash, Microsoft Word, proofreading, public speaking
Homeschool:	accounting, algebra 1, biology, elementary (k-6th), English, prealgebra, reading, SAT reading, study skills, writing

American History

I have experience teaching American History. I am kind of a history buff, so a lot of the information comes second hand for me. Also my testimonials about my reliability and ability to help my students achieve their full potential is without question my strongest suit.

Reading

Reading is by far the most important subject among all the subjects taught. Math requires reading, especially word problems. That takes care of Math as being more important. And the others just trail behind because reading is required in all the other subjects.

English

I have taught grades 2 through 9 and have a concentration in English for the 6Th grade. When I did teach 9th it was a special education class. I am both certified in Special Education and regular education. I believe a student should have a strong command of the English language because speaking to someone in proper English is usually their first impression of you. Please consider me when deciding to tutor your child. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Francis

GED

Currently I have the GED approval from Wyzant and passed the test with an 80%.

ASVAB

ASVAB is about applications to everyday math problems that you would use in practical ways. The problems consist of word problems, all 4 operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The objective is to pull the knowledge you have obtained over the years and condense it so you can be proficient enough to do well at this test.

Elementary Math

For most of my teaching career(17 years)I have been teaching elementary school. I enjoy it and I am most proficient in this area. Math is an exact subject that leaves no room for error. 2+2 =4. There's no getting around it. It will always be that until some genius proves otherwise. Math is also practical and is used for everyday needs. Counting, weighing, knowing shapes, money, and a host of other mathematical terminology that will be needed in your daughter's everyday life. I can make it fun... Read More

Elementary (K-6th)

Dear Students,
I am a highly qualified teacher in all subject areas for grades one through eight. In my sixteen year career of teaching I've taught second through eighth grade. Keep in mind though my Advanced Professional Certificate allows me to teach first grade too. I have kept up on all the successful methods of teaching our future, you, the leaders of tomorrow. I don't lecture and spoon feed you information. I'll be counting on you to explain to me what you may be having problems with... Read More

Phonics

Phonics is the basic pronunciation of words using the sounds of blends, consonants, and vowels. I currently work with a program called Hooked on Phonics and the program has had wonderful results. Currently I am a 6th grade Special Educator, who can teach in the regular education class. Thank you.

Mr. D.

Study Skills

Study Skills are part of the curriculum used at the school at which I work. I go over technically how to take notes through a program called "Study Island". The students see a presentation on how to take notes and the importance of taking good notes so that when you go back to them later you understand them and retain them. Study skills are as important as knowing the core subjects.

Special Needs

I've been a special educator for little over 3 years. Dyslexia is included with the umbrella of special education. There is a test to see if the child is dyslexic or to see if it's letter reversal. In any case it would have to be rectified for the student to be successful.

Baseball

I have always been involved in sports. I have played football, basketball, baseball, and lacrosse competitively for most of my life. Most of my friends say baseball is too slow to enjoy. They just don't know about the strategies and guess work involved in baseball. I have watched the Baltimore Orioles for 44 years so I have been through the winning years and now the losing years. Baseball can be compared to life. You are going to have some good years and some bad. You have to accept that. If the... Read More

Public Speaking

Public speaking is all about knowing your subject. I took two courses in College from a well known professor. He emphasized being prepared and putting your notes on index cards to guide you through your speech. In addition during the first speech we had to try to prove something about that topic and have the challenge of a rebuttal. Research of the topic was key in convincing your audience that what you said was true. Presentation to your audience convinces them that the words coming out of your... Read More

Sociology

I majored in Sociology in college and received a degree in the subject at Towson University. The subject covered a wide range of social issues including but not limited to Research, to criminology, behavioral statistics, and Social Work.

Lacrosse

I am very familiar with lacrosse. It's been 35 years since I first picked up my first lacrosse stick. I fell in love and haven't looked back since. After playing in High School and College, I went on to play in clubs until I turned 50. Meanwhile I coached at every level of lacrosse and also started a youth league so our High School could become competitive with the stronger scholar athletes in the area schools. I am currently the head coach of a middle school team in Northwest Baltimore. In our... Read More

ADD/ADHD

I am a Special Educator who has experience with ADD/ADHD students and I can attest to the patience it takes to help these students succeed. I have worked hard to get a reputation as a person who brings kindness, patience, and the skills to manage all types of students. If we don't help the students who are we going to count on in the future?

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Education

Undergrad, Towson University Graduate, Masters, Coppin State University

Great Tutor. — I sign my son up in May for Tutoring, I chose Francis D because he is a certified special Ed teacher, my son has ADD with learning difficulties. My son has reading difficulties and reads at a lower grade level. Mr D seems very patient when working with my son. My son seems to enjoyed working with Mr. D and in doing so I'm sure my son will soon be on grade level.

— Debbie from Rising Sun, MD

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