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Debbie’s qualifications in specific subjects below.
ACT English
I am an English teacher and former journalist who specializes in teaching all types of writing skills. I am familiar with the requirements of the ACT Writing section, and can help you improve your scores on the multiple choice questions.
ADD/ADHD
I hold NJ Certification as Teacher of Students with Disabilities. In addition, I have successfully taught students with ADHD in middle school and high school classes. Both of my children have ADHD and I served as the president of my district's Special Ed PTO for 3 years.
Aspergers
I hold NJ Certification as Teacher of Students with Disabilities. As a middle school teacher, I successfully taught students who were classified as having Aspergers Syndrome. I also currently tutor high school students on the Autism Spectrum.
Cooking
I trained with a French chef and ghost-wrote his cookbook. I am familiar with a wide variety of regional cooking styles as well as specialized diet requirements. In addition, I am experienced in recipe development. I am an expert baker and cake decorator.
Elementary (K-6th)
I hold NJ Teacher of Elementary Education certification. I spent 12 years as a substitute teacher in the Warren K-8 district. In addition, I have taught first grade, third grade, fifth grade, sixth grade and seventh grade classes at a certified Hebrew school.
English
I am a Special Education/English teacher and former journalist. I teach both critical reading and writing skills. Whether you are looking to learn to read more fluently, determine the main idea of a passage, master research writing skills, creative writing, or improve SAT scores, I can help.
Phonics
As a certified Teacher of Students with Disabilities, I am trained and experienced in teaching reading through the use of phonics. I have taught reading to both beginning readers and middle school readers using phonics as well as other reading methods. I am also certified to teach elementary school K-5.
Proofreading
I am a former newspaper reporter with extensive copy editing and proofreading experience. Currently, I am an English teacher with excellent grammar skills.
SAT Reading
I am an English and Special Education teacher. I am familiar with the requirements of the SAT Critical Reading section, and whether you are having trouble with main ideas, inferences, vocabulary or any other type of question, I can help you improve your scores!
SAT Writing
I am an English teacher and former journalist who specializes in teaching all types of writing skills. I am familiar with the requirements of the SAT Writing section, and can help you improve your scores on both the multiple choice questions and the essay.
Social Studies
As a special education teacher, I served as in-class support in history and social studies classes. In addition, I have 21 college credits in various areas of social studies.
Special Needs
I am NJ certified as Teacher of Students with Disabilities. I have extensive experience teaching students of all classifications, including ADHD, Aspergers, reading disabilities including dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. In addition, I have personal experience dealing with special needs, as my son has ADHD and other learning disabilities.
Study Skills
As a Teacher of Students with Disabilities, I have taught study skills in both middle school and high school classrooms. I have a vast collection of various materials to help students study more effectively, including SQ3R, using flashcards, and taking notes.
Writing
I am an English teacher and former journalist who specializes in teaching all types of writing skills. Whether you are looking to master research writing skills, creative writing, or improve SAT scores, I can help.