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Experienced educator specialized in Prek-5th grade
Marina V.

5.0 (12 ratings)

35 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $80
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I have an early childhood education certification and have taught K-5 grade. I have a graduate degree in Educational Psychology and focused for many years on better understanding learning and the brain. I run a private school in Menlo Park and I LOVE tutoring students in the community in my free time! I have extensive experience working with mixed learners in all subject areas.

I specialize in study skills to support students in their educational experiences. Social and emotional...

I have an early childhood education certification and have taught K-5 grade. I have a graduate degree in Educational Psychology and focused for many years on better understanding learning and the brain. I run a private school in Menlo Park and I LOVE tutoring students in the community in my free time! I have extensive experience working with mixed learners in all subject areas.

I specialize in study skills to support students in their educational experiences. Social and emotional development and a focus on making learning fun are very important to me. I am experienced in differentiating content, breaking down assignments, creating supplemental lessons, visuals, and hands-on extension activities for real-life application of learning objectives.

In addition to general education and Common Core teaching experience, I have extensive experience working with different learners. I specialize in Autism, TBI, ADHD, Dyslexia, and various support service needs.

I would love to connect with more learners in the community. I lead individual tutoring sessions, buddy pairs tutoring sessions, or small group instruction. Students are welcome to come to my tutoring space in Menlo Park or I would be happy to travel to you in the local Bay Area. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Education

New York University
BS Applied Psych
New York University
Masters
University of Southern California
PhD
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $80
  • Rate details: Siblings join tutoring sessions free of charge. Students are welcome to use the onsite facility (gym, art studio, music room) for free before and after tutoring sessions.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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ADHD

ADHD

I am an inclusion and accessibility specialist. I have a graduate degree in educational psych with fieldwork experience in neuropsych. I have over 10+ years experience teaching children with ADHD. I am comfortable differentiating content, applying strategies for organization and executive functioning skill building, and including additional support services to individual student needs.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I am an inclusion and accessibility specialist. I have a graduate degree in educational psych with fieldwork experience in neuropsych. I have over 10+ years experience teaching children with ASD. I am comfortable differentiating content, applying strategies for organization and executive functioning skill building, and including additional support services to individual student needs. I also founded a nonprofit school serving all students but specializing in neurodivergent thinkers.
Common Core

Common Core

I tutored and tracked progress in CA common core standards for grades K-8th grade. I am familiar with the standards and have created rubrics and grading systems to target standards.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

My 15 years of experience working with these bright, yet struggling learners has taught me that structural support systems and flexible curriculum are key. I use a multi-sensory teaching style in a well-structured environment that provides support to the dyslexic learner. For reading, I tend to focus on teaching whole word recognition before phonics, building on the dyslexic learner’s natural, picture-oriented learning style. In math, I focus on working whole to part, making learning hands-on and kinesthetic, building foundational skills and finding practical uses for math. I am familiar with implementing Davis Dyslexia, Real Spellers, Structured Word Inquiry, and Visualizing and Verbalizing; YouCubed, Woodin Math, Marilyn Burns, Singapore Math, and Making Math Real. I use Manipulatives, diagrams, and other visual supports are integrated into the math lessons in order to utilize our students’ strengths. I have also utilized strategies with using different type font, different color backgrounds on materials, and teaching concepts in different ways.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I was a learning specialist and curriculum developer for schools throughout NY and CA K-8th grade. I was the head teacher for K-5 in San Jose and opened my own K-12th grade private school in Silicon Valley.
Handwriting

Handwriting

I have experience with different handwriting curriculum including Handwriting without Tears, Zaner Blowser, Size Matters, Writing Wizard, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Handwriting, etc. I am familiar and comfortable creating handwriting worksheets, using highlighter paper, playing with sizing of guides, and working on skills from prewriting to cursive writing.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I work with homeschoolers throughout the bay area. I develop homeschool curriculum, write lesson plans, and develop tracking systems for programs. I am comfortable working with families and students in the homeschool paradigm.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I am an inclusion and accessibility specialist. I have a graduate degree in educational psych with fieldwork experience in neuropsych. I have over 10+ years experience teaching children with ADHD, ASD, and learning differences. I am comfortable differentiating content, applying strategies for organization and executive functioning skill building, and including additional support services to individual student needs. I also founded a nonprofit school serving all students but specializing in neurodivergent thinkers.
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
Grammar
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