Certified Reading Specialist, English Teacher and All-Around Tutor!

Hello, thanks for reading about me! After living in the California desert for five years, it's great to be back in Pennsylvania. During those five years however, I had a wonderful opportunity to teach 7-8 grade Language Arts both at the intensive and higher levels. While living in CA I obtained my master's degree in Reading/Language Arts graduating Summa Cum Laude and my English as a Second Language K-12 credential. Gaining that education made me understand the intricacies of reading, thereby enabling me to expand my repertoire and help my students comprehension and writing levels rise at a much quicker pace. My teaching credentials include Reading Specialist K-12, English 7-12, and English as a Second Language.

Altogether, I have taught Reading, English and Test Prep. courses in secondary schools for nine years; yet, I've always made time to tutor. At the end of the school day both in CA and here in PA I provided one-on-one English and Math instruction to many home-bound students. I've also worked as an Independent Studies instructor, helping students with all their coursework while preparing them for the SAT's and state standardized tests. While I love teaching, the best part comes from tutoring and seeing automatic understanding from my clients.

I currently teach 10-12th grade remedial Reading and ESL Language Arts, am an adjunct Reading professor at a local community college, and I regularly tutor in reading, writing, test-preparation and all elementary subject areas. I've taught a semester long SAT prep course at a local high school as well. Throughout the years, I've successfully assisted people of all ages strengthen their reading, writing, math and study skills. I'm confident I can help you as well.

I look forward to working with you!

Lynsey's Subjects

Math:	ACT Math, algebra 1, geometry, linear algebra
Science:	ACT Science, psychology
English:	ACT English, ACT Reading, English, ESL/ESOL, grammar, literature, proofreading, reading, SAT reading, SAT writing, TOEFL, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	ACT English, ACT Math, ACT Reading, ACT Science, ISEE, Praxis, PSAT, SAT reading, SAT writing, SSAT, TOEFL
Language:	ESL/ESOL, TOEFL
Special Needs:	phonics
Elementary Education:	elementary (k-6th), elementary math, grammar, phonics, reading, spelling, study skills, vocabulary
Corporate Training:	ESL/ESOL, grammar, proofreading
Homeschool:	algebra 1, elementary (k-6th), English, ESL/ESOL, geometry, reading, SAT reading, study skills, writing

Algebra 1

I have always had a natural affinity for math, so much so that in second grade I made the ultimate decision to become a high school math teacher. During my high school years I tutored my friends who found math confounding. In college I majored in mathematics education. Well, that is...until I changed my mind and switched to study English education. Throughout college though, I still continued to privately tutor all math subjects to those who struggled. Although I don’t currently teach math in... Read More

Reading

With over nine years of teaching Language Arts and Reading courses in public schools and colleges, I've seen first-hand how struggles in reading can greatly effect a person's affect and confidence. So, in order to help struggling readers gain the skills they will ultimately need, I obtained my master’s degree in Reading/Language Arts and became a certified Reading Specialist. Whether it’s phonics, comprehension, or a specific learning disability, my special training provided me with the skills... Read More

Writing

Writing is one of the most important modes of communication. Without proper writing skills messages can become hard to read and the intended meaning lost. I am a certified English teacher and Reading Specialist with over nine years teaching experience in the classroom. For these past nine years, part of my students' daily routine was to write minimum a paragraph a day utilizing various forms and genres. I used their own work to assess need and their own work to help them improve in their areas... Read More

English

I have been teaching middle-high school English/Language Arts for 7 years and remedial/intermediate reading for two years. I am certified 7-12 English education and K-12 Reading Specialist. I have also privately tutored all grade levels in reading, English and writing for over nine years.

Because I have taught at both middle and high school levels, I am well versed in all genres and levels of literature. I've taught classics from Shakespeare and Shelley to contemporary literature such... Read More

SAT Reading

I have over four years experience privately tutoring the SAT Critical Reading section. Due to my background as a Reading Specialist, I was able to teach an SAT prep. class at a local high school. With SAT prep, I provide strategies in exactly the areas my clients need to improve on instead of wasting time on what skills/techniques they have already mastered. At the beginning of a course, my clients always have a SAT goal. After taking the test and working with me, they have always surpassed their... Read More

Elementary Math

Math and reading are the basis of all other subjects in school. Without strong mathematics fundamentals students will have difficulty with various math courses later on.

For my high school senior project (many years ago) I tutored mathematics to a class of 6th graders, and in my first two years of college I was a math education major. Although I did not follow math as a career, I have been independently tutoring in the subject for over six years. I have had math clients of all ages... Read More

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a certified K-12 Reading Specialist who currently teaches high school and college reading and tutors in elementary reading, writing, and math. Throughout my six years of tutoring I have helped numerous elementary aged children, the youngest aged 6, increase and improve on their phonetic and syntactic reading abilities.

Many young children struggle with decoding, comprehension and idea organization. If the hardships continue throughout elementary school without any intervention... Read More

Phonics

Phonics and word recognition are the basis for reading and comprehension. As a certified Reading Specialist, with a Master's degree in Reading/Language Arts, I have had the pleasure of teaching and tutoring all age groups, from elementary school to high school, the rules and conventions of the English language.

During my eight years of teaching English/Reading I've seen first hand how a weakness in phonics recognition can greatly affect a person's proficiency in reading and writing... Read More

Study Skills

Organizational techniques and proper note taking skills are the beginnings of a successful, relaxed student. Students seem to be inundated with various methods to manage and record information, so they become confused as to which way is "right."

I can teach them study skills, note-taking skills and organization skills that will insure success if utilized properly. I have been tutoring study skills for six years, taught college-level study skills classes for 3 years and have been through... Read More

ESL/ESOL

For eight out of my nine years teaching Language Arts/Reading I have taught in school districts which have at least a 98% rate of students whose English is a second language: a Southern California school district for 5 years and now an inner city school in PA. Many of my current students speak very minimal English).
While living in CA I took graduate level course at University of Phoenix and finished with a K-12 certification that allowed me to teach English Language Learners. When I moved... Read More

Praxis

I am a certified English teacher and Reading Specialist, so I have taken 3 different Praxis tests so far, each of which I passed the first time around. Due to my background as a Language Arts teacher and experience teaching various test prep. courses, I know I can help an aspiring teacher surpass their goals on the PPSTs.

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Education

Undergrad, West Chester University Graduate, MEd, Cal State San Bernardino Graduate, Other, University of Phoenix

Great tutor. — Lynsey is a very well-educated and organized tutor. She is patient, calm and very methodical in her tutoring techniques. I have noticed an improvement in my child's work and approach to school. I recommend her without hesitation.

— NImsha from Wayne, PA

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