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Successful in helping students improve their academic skills (K-6th)
Kathleen B.

4.9 (36 ratings)

139 hours tutoring

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I have had 31 years of teaching experience as a special education teacher in a public school system. I have a B.S. Degree in Special Education and a M.S. Degree in Preschool Special Education. I am very knowledgeable about the math and language arts curriculum in grades K-6th. I would use teaching strategies and motivational techniques to bring your child's academic skills to the next level. Based on my work experiences, I am well trained to be a great tutor for any elementary student...

I have had 31 years of teaching experience as a special education teacher in a public school system. I have a B.S. Degree in Special Education and a M.S. Degree in Preschool Special Education. I am very knowledgeable about the math and language arts curriculum in grades K-6th. I would use teaching strategies and motivational techniques to bring your child's academic skills to the next level. Based on my work experiences, I am well trained to be a great tutor for any elementary student assigned to me. Hope to hear from you soon! Best Wishes, Kathy

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Education

Southern Connecticut State University
Special Education
Southern Connecticut State University
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: Online students will only be charged $30, have had experience working with online students successfully.
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 3/16/2014

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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ADHD

ADHD

I am qualified to work with students with ADD and ADHD. I am a retired special education teacher with 31 years of teaching experience at the elementary school level. When I work with these type of children, I give plenty of breaks and provide each student with a variety of activities to do. You want to keep their attention by keeping the lessons short. Also the student is rewarded either with verbal praise and/or using a token economy system. At the end of each lesson, the student is able to trade in his tokens to purchase a prize of his choice. I don't use candy as a prize. I usually buy items ftom the dollar store which are appropriate for their age and interest. Since 2005 when I retired I've been privately tutoring students mostly with this type of disability successfully.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

As a special education resource teacher for the elementary level, I have become very familiar with the academic curriculum for students in grades K-6th. I have tutored individual students to improve their skills in math, reading comprehension, phonics and writing skills. I have had experience in using different instructional strategies to improve any of the skills listed above. I would customized the student's educational program to accommodate his/her own learning style and to help the student realize his/her own potential when it comes to learning new skills.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I know the math curriculum very well up to 7th grade. I know how to use math teaching strategies to help the student master their math skills for their grade level. I also know how to motivate and help students understand the math concepts to be learned.
English

English

My strongest skill is to help students with reading and spelling difficulties to improve their skills. I’ve been using the Orton Gillingham phonics program during these types of lessons successfully. The program is so specific that it includes every type of spelling skill that a student needs to learn. I have also had experience working with three adults that have this type of spelling difficulty successfully. I have two programs online that I can use with anyone who would like to have lessons using this phonics program.
Handwriting

Handwriting

I am a special education elementary school teacher with 40 years of teaching experience. I have helped many students develop their handwriting skills, including manuscript and cursive handwriting. It is important that a student be able to write so that other people can read his or her writing. When I have had students who need to work on this type of skill, I have received advice from the occupational therapist. The O.T.'s instructional strategies have been very helpful! One example of using these strategies is using a slant board when writing. Often I would use a large binder when a slant board was not available. Writing on a slanted platform motivates the student to hold the writing instrument correctly.
Phonics

Phonics

College Credentials: B.S. Degree in Special Education K-12 M.S. Degree in Early Childhood Special Education Reading Skills Workshops attended to earn C.E.U.'s
Reading

Reading

Reading ia an essential skill to have for a better life. Being able to read fluently and being able to understand the content of what you have read is essential to using this skill effectively.I have helped students to become very good readers. Allow me to help you or your students to become effective readers.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I have both my master's degree and bachelor's degree in Special Education. My teaching experiences with students have been at the preschool level and the elementary school level. I have taught in the public school system for 31 years. I am very knowledgeable in knowing which types of accommodations are needed to make a student successful in the classroom. I have also worked with speech therapists and occupational therapists. I have relied on their advise to enable students to be able to achieve their academic goals. Kathy
Study Skills

Study Skills

As a resource teacher at the elementary school level, I am well qualified to show students how to improve their study skills and to have fun while studying.
Grammar
Vocabulary
Writing

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Ratings and Reviews

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She was great with my 8yr old

My 8yr old was engaged and Kathleen was able to break thru to him despite his initial unwillingness to get extra tutoring. Impressed with Kathleen's arsenal in her bag of tricks. She came well prepared to deal with a reluctant learner.

Fynn, 4 lessons with Kathleen

Kind and patient tutor

Kathleen is helping my son with math and his handwriting. He is very upbeat and proud of himself after his sessions. He is very receptive to her and how she instructs him.

Nick, 8 lessons with Kathleen

Knowledgeable Tutor

Kathleen, is an awesome tutor! My daughter look forward seeing her weekly. So far things seem to be going well. Again, thank you!

Lanise, 11 lessons with Kathleen

Her Ability Is Obvious

She came very prepared with materials and knowledgeable remarks. Her experience and professionalism showed. My son really enjoyed his first session and is eager for the next. I particularly like that she assesses her students thoroughly in order to help them progress.

Donnell, 6 lessons with Kathleen

Kathleen makes learning fun

Kathleen has the patience of a saint. Our student can be quite challenging. Kathleen keeps her focused. She rewards her when she completes her assignment and has helped her to understand in a way we have not be able to achieve on our own.

Pamela, 11 lessons with Kathleen

Experience that Shows

Within the very 1st meeting with my son, Kathleen was able to pinpoint the area where my son needs help most. She is an expert teacher and it shows in her gentle instruction and patience.

Jenine, 5 lessons with Kathleen

Great tutor, available, experienced, patient.

Kathleen has been a wonderful tutor. She has been very instrumental in keeping my first grader engaged and working hard on developing her reading skills. She is keeping in touch with the school and always gives thorough feedback on each lesson. Kathleen utilizes variety of techniques and strategies including games and manipulatives. My daughter is very exited about each class!

Marina, 3 lessons with Kathleen

Excellent tutor, very creative in the teaching process.

Kathy has done an excellent job tutoring our daughter. She is very skilled, engaging and creative. Our daughter's school saw an improvement with her reading skills within the first couple of sessions.

Jose, 6 lessons with Kathleen

Great Tutor!!!

Kathleen is very patient, my daughter loves her. She is a wonderful tutor!!! Kathleen B. is special, she is so sweet with my daughter and my daughter is learning a lot with her. She gets better in reading, sound, etc.

Yaribel, 3 lessons with Kathleen

Kathy's My Gal

Kathy has now been helping me with my Grammar and vowels. I was very impressed when Kathy came to my house with brand new books that she had purchased. I thought she wasn't really quite sure what direction I wanted to head in, but she came prepared with everything. Kathy is personable and we have formed a very good relationship. She also has a very patient mannerism and she likes to focus in on getting the most help in such a short period of time. I would recommend her to anyone needing additional help.

Kathy, 7 lessons with Kathleen
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