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Master's in Education and Special Education Certification Teacher
Mary H.

4.7 (25 ratings)

169 hours tutoring

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Master's in Education and Special Education Certification Teacher
Master's in Education and Special Education Certification Teacher
Mary H.

4.7 (25 ratings)

169 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.7 (25 ratings)

169 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Mary

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I am a certificated teacher who has a Master's in Education. I have taught for the Los Angeles Unified School District and tutored for over 25 years. I have been a Resource Specialist Teacher and have worked for the past 22 years with students with learning disabilities. I have taught all grade levels, but have taught K-6 specifically in the LAUSD school system. I have also taught a gifted program in many of my schools. I have worked with students with learning disabilities, dyslexia,...

I am a certificated teacher who has a Master's in Education. I have taught for the Los Angeles Unified School District and tutored for over 25 years. I have been a Resource Specialist Teacher and have worked for the past 22 years with students with learning disabilities. I have taught all grade levels, but have taught K-6 specifically in the LAUSD school system. I have also taught a gifted program in many of my schools. I have worked with students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, severe emotional problems and gifted student. I have also homeschooled a student from 4th grade through 12th grade. Along with tutoring, I am currently running an intervention program at an elementary school.

I am dedicated to fostering a desire to learn in each of my students. I believe each child has a special talent that makes him or her unique from everyone else. These special talents make us who we are and can help us learn and grow as individuals. I believe in creativity when teaching. Each student is unique in his or her learning styles and needs individualized lessons to help them access the curriculum. I also believe learning can be fun and incorporate play, games, and challenges in my teaching.

I begin by assessing each students' abilities. At the same time, I begin to increase the skill levels so that mastery comes smoothly and automatically. Learning can be challenging and difficult at times, but so can learning to ride a bike or how to swim. With encouragement, patience and practice all students can achieve their goals and learn to be independent learners.

I am also able to give your child assessment tests to determine their strengths and weaknesses in the areas of decoding, reading comprehension, reading fluency, writing skills, math, and spelling. I have several assessment tools to help determine if your child has a disability in auditory or visual processing.

I know the Lindamood Bell method for reading as well as Reading Naturally. strengthen the sensory-cognitive functions needed for reading and comprehensi

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Education

California Polytechnic University, Pomona
Liberal Arts
California Polytechnic University, Pomona
MEd

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $80
  • Rate details: I provide special pricing for multiple hour/day lessons.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 11/9/2017

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Corporate Training

Grammar, Proofreading

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a Masters in Education and teaching credential that qualifies me to teach students from K to 12 grade. Having taught for 35 years with LAUSD has given me ample experience with teaching children in elementary school. Tutoring for more that 30 years has enhanced my experience. I am well versed in many kinds of curriculum. I have taught reading, writing, spelling, math, science, social studies, P.E., elementary art and music, and ESL. I have taught students with learning challenges for more than 25 years.
Homeschool,

Homeschool

I have homeschooled a student from 4th grade through 12th grade graduation. I tutored him 4 days a week for 2-3 hours each day in all subject areas. He had some learning difficulties which his private school wasn't able to help him with so I was hired by his parent to teach him at home. Since I have a Learning Disabilities certificate and a Resource Specialist certificate, I was able to meet his needs with an individualize learning plan. I am a certificated teacher with a Master's in Education and am qualified to teach all academic areas including reading, math, writing, social studies, and science. I worked with his private school to make sure all academic areas were covered and taught. He was able to graduate and was accepted into a college in New York at the end of our time together.
Phonics,

Phonics

I have taught phonics for the past 35 years. In the last 2 years I taught at a Primary Center with students from grade K-3. There has been a great emphasis on teaching phonics in the past 15-20 years. Numerous programs have been adopted by schools requiring teachers to spend large quantities of time teaching phonics. I have been required to teach students phonemic segmentation, nonsense word decoding, blending, vowel and consonant digraphs, etc. All of this have given me ample practice teaching student phonics.
Reading,

Reading

Teaching all children to read and enjoy reading has always been a passion of mine. Students who struggle in reading need the skills that will lay the foundation for success. I have even created a website that provides reading skills that specialize in making reading not just fun, but helps developp[l; reading skills and mastery. I provide not only instruction, but assessments to help determine why your child may be having difficulty mastering the basic reading and comprehension skills. Having a Masters in Education, a Learning Disabilities Certificate and a Resource Specialist Certificate helps me provide your child with the very best instruction.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

Study skills are the foundation for learning. Most students cannot successfully get high scores on quizzes, tests, and assignment unless they have good study skills. I have been able to help many students succeed in learning excellent study skills. To start, organization is very important. Timing is also important. Making sure you have given yourself enough time to study or finish a project so you are not scrambling at the last minute. Next, is the variety of ways of learning. I have lots for fun and unique ways to help you learn faster and more efficiently. Since I have worked with many student with special needs, I have developed several approaches to learning. And more important is the ability to "learn how to learn". What is your learning style? What are your strengths? Are you a visual, auditory or "hands on learner"? Do you know how to study based on these strength? I am able to help you with these questions and get you on your way to success! I can help you study in the areas of reading, math, getting ready for tests, etc.
Elementary Science, Grammar, Vocabulary

English

Reading,

Reading

Teaching all children to read and enjoy reading has always been a passion of mine. Students who struggle in reading need the skills that will lay the foundation for success. I have even created a website that provides reading skills that specialize in making reading not just fun, but helps developp[l; reading skills and mastery. I provide not only instruction, but assessments to help determine why your child may be having difficulty mastering the basic reading and comprehension skills. Having a Masters in Education, a Learning Disabilities Certificate and a Resource Specialist Certificate helps me provide your child with the very best instruction.
English, Grammar, Literature, Proofreading, Vocabulary, Writing

History

Bible Studies

Bible Studies

I have taught in the Children's Ministry at my church. During this time, I have helped children understand and learn about the Bible. I have taught them how to related the messages in the Bible to their own lives. I also engage them in activities including arts and crafts, singing, and memorizing verses. I have also tutored many children in Catholic schools. I have helped them with their religious homework. I have read and studied the Bible for many years and enjoy helping student with their Bible Studies.

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a Masters in Education and teaching credential that qualifies me to teach students from K to 12 grade. Having taught for 35 years with LAUSD has given me ample experience with teaching children in elementary school. Tutoring for more that 30 years has enhanced my experience. I am well versed in many kinds of curriculum. I have taught reading, writing, spelling, math, science, social studies, P.E., elementary art and music, and ESL. I have taught students with learning challenges for more than 25 years.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

Pre-algebra can be fun and exciting. Hard to believe? Well, most people have had bad experiences with math, so they hate math or think it is too hard. My challenge to you is to see math like a puzzle. Challenging, but fun to figure out. My goal is to help students be successful, achieve their goals and work towards making their dreams come true! Be that student who doesn't think they can do it, but comes out of the class with an A.
Reading,

Reading

Teaching all children to read and enjoy reading has always been a passion of mine. Students who struggle in reading need the skills that will lay the foundation for success. I have even created a website that provides reading skills that specialize in making reading not just fun, but helps developp[l; reading skills and mastery. I provide not only instruction, but assessments to help determine why your child may be having difficulty mastering the basic reading and comprehension skills. Having a Masters in Education, a Learning Disabilities Certificate and a Resource Specialist Certificate helps me provide your child with the very best instruction.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

Study skills are the foundation for learning. Most students cannot successfully get high scores on quizzes, tests, and assignment unless they have good study skills. I have been able to help many students succeed in learning excellent study skills. To start, organization is very important. Timing is also important. Making sure you have given yourself enough time to study or finish a project so you are not scrambling at the last minute. Next, is the variety of ways of learning. I have lots for fun and unique ways to help you learn faster and more efficiently. Since I have worked with many student with special needs, I have developed several approaches to learning. And more important is the ability to "learn how to learn". What is your learning style? What are your strengths? Are you a visual, auditory or "hands on learner"? Do you know how to study based on these strength? I am able to help you with these questions and get you on your way to success! I can help you study in the areas of reading, math, getting ready for tests, etc.
Biology, English, Writing

Math

Prealgebra

Prealgebra

Pre-algebra can be fun and exciting. Hard to believe? Well, most people have had bad experiences with math, so they hate math or think it is too hard. My challenge to you is to see math like a puzzle. Challenging, but fun to figure out. My goal is to help students be successful, achieve their goals and work towards making their dreams come true! Be that student who doesn't think they can do it, but comes out of the class with an A.

Most Popular

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a Masters in Education and teaching credential that qualifies me to teach students from K to 12 grade. Having taught for 35 years with LAUSD has given me ample experience with teaching children in elementary school. Tutoring for more that 30 years has enhanced my experience. I am well versed in many kinds of curriculum. I have taught reading, writing, spelling, math, science, social studies, P.E., elementary art and music, and ESL. I have taught students with learning challenges for more than 25 years.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

Pre-algebra can be fun and exciting. Hard to believe? Well, most people have had bad experiences with math, so they hate math or think it is too hard. My challenge to you is to see math like a puzzle. Challenging, but fun to figure out. My goal is to help students be successful, achieve their goals and work towards making their dreams come true! Be that student who doesn't think they can do it, but comes out of the class with an A.
Reading,

Reading

Teaching all children to read and enjoy reading has always been a passion of mine. Students who struggle in reading need the skills that will lay the foundation for success. I have even created a website that provides reading skills that specialize in making reading not just fun, but helps developp[l; reading skills and mastery. I provide not only instruction, but assessments to help determine why your child may be having difficulty mastering the basic reading and comprehension skills. Having a Masters in Education, a Learning Disabilities Certificate and a Resource Specialist Certificate helps me provide your child with the very best instruction.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

Study skills are the foundation for learning. Most students cannot successfully get high scores on quizzes, tests, and assignment unless they have good study skills. I have been able to help many students succeed in learning excellent study skills. To start, organization is very important. Timing is also important. Making sure you have given yourself enough time to study or finish a project so you are not scrambling at the last minute. Next, is the variety of ways of learning. I have lots for fun and unique ways to help you learn faster and more efficiently. Since I have worked with many student with special needs, I have developed several approaches to learning. And more important is the ability to "learn how to learn". What is your learning style? What are your strengths? Are you a visual, auditory or "hands on learner"? Do you know how to study based on these strength? I am able to help you with these questions and get you on your way to success! I can help you study in the areas of reading, math, getting ready for tests, etc.
Biology, English, Writing

Other

Bible Studies,

Bible Studies

I have taught in the Children's Ministry at my church. During this time, I have helped children understand and learn about the Bible. I have taught them how to related the messages in the Bible to their own lives. I also engage them in activities including arts and crafts, singing, and memorizing verses. I have also tutored many children in Catholic schools. I have helped them with their religious homework. I have read and studied the Bible for many years and enjoy helping student with their Bible Studies.
Study Skills

Study Skills

Study skills are the foundation for learning. Most students cannot successfully get high scores on quizzes, tests, and assignment unless they have good study skills. I have been able to help many students succeed in learning excellent study skills. To start, organization is very important. Timing is also important. Making sure you have given yourself enough time to study or finish a project so you are not scrambling at the last minute. Next, is the variety of ways of learning. I have lots for fun and unique ways to help you learn faster and more efficiently. Since I have worked with many student with special needs, I have developed several approaches to learning. And more important is the ability to "learn how to learn". What is your learning style? What are your strengths? Are you a visual, auditory or "hands on learner"? Do you know how to study based on these strength? I am able to help you with these questions and get you on your way to success! I can help you study in the areas of reading, math, getting ready for tests, etc.

Science

Biology

Special Needs

Dyslexia,

Dyslexia

I have a current Learning Disabilities Certificate. I am familiar with and have been trained to use several programs designed to help students with dyslexia and other disabilities. These include Lindamood Bell, Corrective Reading, Read Natually, Renee Herman Program,and programs that incorporate the Orton-Gillingham Method. I have worked in the LAUSD school system as a Resource Specialist Teacher specializing with students with dyslexia. I incorporate phonemic awareness, sound symbol association, syllabication instruction, morphology, semantics as well as visualizing and verbalizing for better comprehension. All my approaches include sensory cognitive processes and multi sensory skills.
Phonics,

Phonics

I have taught phonics for the past 35 years. In the last 2 years I taught at a Primary Center with students from grade K-3. There has been a great emphasis on teaching phonics in the past 15-20 years. Numerous programs have been adopted by schools requiring teachers to spend large quantities of time teaching phonics. I have been required to teach students phonemic segmentation, nonsense word decoding, blending, vowel and consonant digraphs, etc. All of this have given me ample practice teaching student phonics.
Study Skills

Study Skills

Study skills are the foundation for learning. Most students cannot successfully get high scores on quizzes, tests, and assignment unless they have good study skills. I have been able to help many students succeed in learning excellent study skills. To start, organization is very important. Timing is also important. Making sure you have given yourself enough time to study or finish a project so you are not scrambling at the last minute. Next, is the variety of ways of learning. I have lots for fun and unique ways to help you learn faster and more efficiently. Since I have worked with many student with special needs, I have developed several approaches to learning. And more important is the ability to "learn how to learn". What is your learning style? What are your strengths? Are you a visual, auditory or "hands on learner"? Do you know how to study based on these strength? I am able to help you with these questions and get you on your way to success! I can help you study in the areas of reading, math, getting ready for tests, etc.

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a Masters in Education and teaching credential that qualifies me to teach students from K to 12 grade. Having taught for 35 years with LAUSD has given me ample experience with teaching children in elementary school. Tutoring for more that 30 years has enhanced my experience. I am well versed in many kinds of curriculum. I have taught reading, writing, spelling, math, science, social studies, P.E., elementary art and music, and ESL. I have taught students with learning challenges for more than 25 years.
Reading,

Reading

Teaching all children to read and enjoy reading has always been a passion of mine. Students who struggle in reading need the skills that will lay the foundation for success. I have even created a website that provides reading skills that specialize in making reading not just fun, but helps developp[l; reading skills and mastery. I provide not only instruction, but assessments to help determine why your child may be having difficulty mastering the basic reading and comprehension skills. Having a Masters in Education, a Learning Disabilities Certificate and a Resource Specialist Certificate helps me provide your child with the very best instruction.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

Study skills are the foundation for learning. Most students cannot successfully get high scores on quizzes, tests, and assignment unless they have good study skills. I have been able to help many students succeed in learning excellent study skills. To start, organization is very important. Timing is also important. Making sure you have given yourself enough time to study or finish a project so you are not scrambling at the last minute. Next, is the variety of ways of learning. I have lots for fun and unique ways to help you learn faster and more efficiently. Since I have worked with many student with special needs, I have developed several approaches to learning. And more important is the ability to "learn how to learn". What is your learning style? What are your strengths? Are you a visual, auditory or "hands on learner"? Do you know how to study based on these strength? I am able to help you with these questions and get you on your way to success! I can help you study in the areas of reading, math, getting ready for tests, etc.
Biology, Writing

Ratings and Reviews

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4.7 (25 ratings)
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Reviews

She is a professional, and kind

She is patient, kind but firm. I believe she can help our son improve his reading. I believe she can make him enjoy reading.

Alvaro, 1 lesson with Mary

knowledgeable and patient.

Mary was very patient and sweet with kids.She is very knowledgeable and knows what area my kids need to improve.

Rupali, 1 lesson with Mary

Great with my young son!

Mary was able to understand my sons' problems and come up with a lesson plan for helping him learn the alphabet and their sounds. She also is working on the best method to help him learn to read. She is very knowledgeable about reading problems in young children and has shown great patience when working with my son.

Cindy, 3 lessons with Mary

Sweet and Patient

We're very happy with Mary. My daughter looks forward to her tutoring session each week. Mary is kind, sweet and patient. She truly enjoys working with children and I feel that she has done a lot for my daughter's confidence just in the short time we've been working with her.

Keren, 41 lessons with Mary

Flexible and Very Kind

Mary is a very nice teacher. She is flexible and very kind. My middle school daughter enjoyed working with her on English and vocabulary. I would recommend her.

Jeanne, 36 lessons with Mary
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