Educational Specialist for 26 Years
Bridget B.

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Hi! I have been a fulltime teacher for 26 years. I work as an Educational specialist with students of all abilities. For example, I have developed successful teaching methods for students who just need a little boost, students with learning disabilities, ASD, intellectual disabilities, language deficits, ADHD, as well as students with physical and health impairments.

I have my Bachelor's Degree in Education with a major in Early Elementary and my Masters of Education in Special Education....

I have my Bachelor's Degree in Education with a major in Early Elementary and my Masters of Education in Special Education. I have a certification Teaching Certificate for Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development that allows me to teach students who have English as a Second Language (ESL). This educational background is very thorough, and means that I am well versed in Elementary core content, but moreover, I understand how to discover how students learn best and adapt my teaching strategies to meet their individual learning needs.

I am happy to tutor elementary students who need a boost in their reading and writing. I use a variety of approaches depending on the strengths and weaknesses of my learners to ensure that the skills that are taught during tutoring transfer to practice at home and at school.

My other passion is helping older students, including college and graduate level students, who need assistance in developing effective skills for researching topics and and writing research papers.

Please feel free to set up an introductory online lesson to see how I can help you or your child become a more confident and successful student.

Education

Nova Scotia Teachers College
Early Elementary

National University
MEd

California State University, Los Angeles
Graduate Coursework

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Rate details: $30 for 30 minute sessions * Highly recommended for Elementary Students
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Background check passed on 4/18/2024
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ADHD

I have taught students diagnosed with ADHD for 26 years, creating successful adaptations, modifications, 504 plans, or IEP's as warranted. I have an M.Ed in Education with a specialization in Special Education. I can increase the success of learning for students with ADHD using a layered approach of modifying my lesson delivery as well as embedding positive study and work habit skill development over time into each lesson. I provide clear, concise instructions using a combination of my voice, visuals, and non-verbal gestures, as well as repeating instructions to ensure my students understand expectations and directions. I use frequent check-ins to make sure my students are understanding what is being taught and providing clear, consistent, and continuous feedback.

CBEST

I have taught for the past 26 I have prepared & taken the CBEST. I know how grueling, daunting, & overwhelming it can seem while preparing to take one or more portions of this test. I can help. I will help you organize your study time, evaluate your strengths and weaknesses in each section, and help you succeed & pass this test, bringing you one step closer to fulfilling your requirements to teach.

Common Core

I have taught using the standards of the K-6 CCSS as an educational specialist since its adoption in 2010. As an Ed. Specialist, I have a greater understanding of the scope and sequence of the Common Core reading, writing, and math standards from Kindergarten to Grade Six. This gives me the advantage of assessing where on the continuum my students are achieving, what skills they need to improve, and what is expected of them at each grade level.

Dyslexia

I have a Master of Arts in Special Education and an Educational Specialist Teaching Credential in California. This coursework qualifies me to teach students diagnosed with various educational challenges, such as Dyslexia and other severe learning disabilities. I have taught students of all abilities how to read successfully, and this is one of my passions as an educator. Explicit, systemic instruction that incorporates student interest, learning styles, and motivators are a few of the keys to successful reading intervention. One curriculum does not fit all students, especially when learning to read.

Elementary (K-6th)

I have 26 years experience as an elementary educational specialist. I have a B.Ed with a major in Early elementary and an M.Ed in Education with a specialization in Special Education. As an Ed. Specialist, I have a greater understanding of the scope and sequence of the K-6 reading, writing, and math standards. This gives me the advantage of assessing where on the continuum my students are achieving, what skills they need to improve, and what is expected of them at each grade level. Whatever your concerns are with your child's educational success, I can help.

English

I have written successful graduate level papers and helped students with writing, editing, organization, grammar, and proofreading for over 20 years. I am more than happy to help you with your all your literacy needs.

ESL/ESOL

I have certification in Crosscultural Language and Academic Development & have taught in areas where up to 90% of my students spoken English as a secondary language. I effectively teach ELL students in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing and can adapt instructional strategies to meet the needs of each English language learner. I am more than happy to tutor you as an English language learner. It takes organization and patience, but I have some study methods in mind that might be just the thing you need to succeed!

Grammar

My ultimate goal is to help students move from learning to read and write to reading and writing to learn. I have taught as an educational specialist as well as an Early Literacy Support teacher over the past 25 years. I am well versed assessing students in order to create a full picture of their reading strengths, challenges, and interests. This allows me to construct an efficient path of instruction enabling students to build upon current awareness of phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, spelling, and written expression. In addition to the mechanics of reading and writing, fostering the love and importance of literacy provides students with a sense of motivation and purpose for learning. This is critical to the success of literacy instruction.

Handwriting

My ultimate goal is to help students move from learning to reading and write to reading and writing to learn. I have taught as an educational specialist as well as an Early Literacy Support teacher over the past 25 years. I am well versed assessing students in order to create a full picture of their literacy strengths, challenges, and interests. This allows me to construct an efficient path of instruction enabling students to build upon their current ability, including the area of handwriting. In addition to the mechanics of reading and writing, fostering the love and importance of literacy provides students with a sense of motivation and purpose for learning in this area. This is critical to the success of literacy instruction.

Homeschool

As an Elementary Educational specialist, I was assigned to homeschool students who were temporarily unable to attend school due to a medical issue such as breaking a leg. Other students were immunocompromised during cancer treatments or other such medical reasons. I am well versed in CCSS and elementary curriculum K-6. I was responsible to follow CCSS for the students grade level as well as develop lessons to meet the demands of the curriculum. As an educational specialist, I am also versed in identifying how individuals learn best and tailoring instruction to meet their strengths, challenges, and interests. It would be my pleasure to be your homeschool tutor.

IELTS

I have certification in Crosscultural Language and Academic Development & have taught in areas where up to 90% of my students spoken English as a secondary language. I effectively teach ELL students in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing and can adapt instructional strategies to meet the needs of each English language learner I am more than happy to help you study for the IELTS. It takes organization and patience, but I have some study methods in mind that might be just the thing you need to succeed!

Phonics

My ultimate goal is to help students move from learning to read and write to reading and writing to learn. I have taught as an educational specialist as well as an Early Literacy Support teacher over the past 25 years. I am well versed assessing students in order to create a full picture of strengths and challenges in literacy, as well as interests. This allows me to construct an efficient path of instruction enabling students to build upon each student's current awareness of phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, spelling, and written expression. In addition to the mechanics of reading and writing, fostering the love and importance of literacy provides students with a sense of motivation and purpose for learning. This is critical to the success of literacy instruction.

Proofreading

Reading

Special Needs

I have worked for more than two decades as an Educational Specialist in an Elementary setting. Whatever your concerns are regarding your child's educational success, I can help. My experience includes teaching students diagnosed with specific learning disabilities, language and social deficits, ADD and ADHD, intellectual disabilities, physical and medical needs, and students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have a B.Ed with a major in Early elementary and an M.Ed in Education with a specialization in Special Education.

Spelling

My ultimate goal is to help students move from learning to read and write to reading and writing to learn. I have taught as an educational specialist as well as an Early Literacy Support teacher over the past 25 years. I am well versed assessing students in order to create a full picture of their strengths, challenges, and interests. This allows me to construct an efficient path of instruction enabling students to build upon current awareness of phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, spelling, and written expression. In addition to the mechanics of reading and writing, fostering the love and importance of literacy provides students with a sense of motivation and purpose for learning. This is critical to the success of literacy instruction.

TOEFL

I have certification in Crosscultural Language and Academic Development & have taught in areas where up to 90% of my students spoken English as a secondary language. I effectively teach ELL students in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing and can adapt instructional strategies to meet the needs of each English language learner I am more than happy to help you study for the TOEFL. It takes organization and patience, but I have some study methods in mind that might be just the thing you need to succeed!

Writing

My ultimate goal is to help students move from learning to read and write to reading and writing to learn. I have taught as an educational specialist as well as an Early Literacy Support teacher over the past 25 years. I am well versed assessing students in order to create a full picture of their literacy strengths, challenges, and interests. This allows me to construct an efficient path of instruction enabling students to build upon current awareness of phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, spelling, and written expression. In addition to the mechanics of reading and writing, fostering the love and importance of literacy provides students with a sense of motivation and purpose for learning. This is critical to the success of literacy instruction.

ACT English

ACT Reading

Elementary Math

Elementary Science

Study Skills

Vocabulary

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