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Elena S.

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I am a Florida-certified educator with a PhD in Engineering & Computing Education, a Master's in Software Engineering, and specialized training in literacy and exceptional student education. I am also an approved Florida Step Up Scholarship provider.

With over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I support elementary through college students and adult learners in mathematics, reading, writing, English, ESL/ELL, and SAT, ACT, TOEFL, and IELTS preparation.

My Reading, ESOL, and...

I am a Florida-certified educator with a PhD in Engineering & Computing Education, a Master's in Software Engineering, and specialized training in literacy and exceptional student education. I am also an approved Florida Step Up Scholarship provider.

With over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I support elementary through college students and adult learners in mathematics, reading, writing, English, ESL/ELL, and SAT, ACT, TOEFL, and IELTS preparation.

My Reading, ESOL, and Exceptional Student Education endorsements, along with training in multisensory instruction, equip me to support gifted, neurodivergent, and multilingual learners, including students with ADHD, dyslexia, and autism.

I offer personalized, structured instruction that simplifies complex concepts, strengthens confidence, and promotes measurable academic progress and independent learning.

ESPAÑOL | Sobre mí

Soy educadora certificada en Florida, con doctorado en Educación en Ingeniería y Computación, maestría en Ingeniería de Software y formación especializada en lectoescritura y educación especial. También soy proveedora aprobada del programa de becas Step Up de Florida.

Cuento con más de 20 años de experiencia enseñando a estudiantes de primaria, secundaria, universidad y adultos. Ofrezco tutorías de matemáticas, lectura, escritura, inglés, ESL/ELL y preparación para los exámenes SAT, ACT, TOEFL e IELTS.

Poseo acreditaciones en Lectura, ESOL y Educación de Estudiantes Excepcionales, además de formación en enseñanza multisensorial. Soy especialista en neurodiversidad y trabajo con estudiantes superdotados, multilingües y con TDAH, dislexia o autismo.

Mi enseñanza es personalizada, estructurada y adaptada a cada estudiante, con el objetivo de fortalecer sus habilidades, confianza, autonomía y rendimiento académico.

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Education

Florida International University
Engineering Computing Education
Florida International University
PhD
Florida Institute of Technology
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

Spanish

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ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I am a Florida-certified educator with a bachelor's degree in English, a PhD in Engineering & Computing Education, and 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. With endorsements in Reading, ESOL, and Exceptional Student Education (ESE), I specialize in ACT Reading preparation, including reading comprehension, main ideas, inference, author's purpose, vocabulary in context, and textual analysis. I teach effective test-taking strategies, time management, elimination techniques, and evidence-based reasoning to help students improve accuracy, reading speed, and confidence. My individualized instruction supports students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and diverse learning needs. Soy educadora certificada en Florida, con una licenciatura en Inglés, un doctorado en Educación en Ingeniería y Computación y 20 años de experiencia docente. Cuento con especializaciones en Lectura, ESOL y Educación de Estudiantes Excepcionales (ESE), y preparo a estudiantes para la sección de Lectura del ACT, incluyendo comprensión lectora, ideas principales, inferencias, propósito del autor, vocabulario contextual y análisis de textos. Enseño estrategias para responder preguntas, administrar el tiempo, descartar respuestas incorrectas y analizar evidencias textuales para mejorar la precisión, velocidad de lectura y confianza. Ofrezco enseñanza individualizada para estudiantes con TDAH, dislexia, autismo y diversas necesidades de aprendizaje.
ADHD

ADHD

I have over 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring students diagnosed with ADHD in both classroom and individualized settings. As a certified educator with endorsements in Exceptional Student Education and Reading, I implement structured routines, visual supports, movement-based learning, and task-chunking strategies to help students stay focused and build academic confidence. I have worked with elementary through high-school learners who benefit from executive functioning support, organization strategies, and goal-based progress tracking. My approach is patient, flexible, and strengths-based, helping students develop self-management skills while maintaining engagement and reducing frustration.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I am a Florida-certified educator with a PhD in Engineering & Computing Education, a Master’s in Software Engineering, and 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I specialize in Algebra 1, including linear equations, inequalities, functions, graphing, polynomials, and mathematical problem-solving. My instruction incorporates step-by-step explanations, visual models, differentiated teaching, and individualized support for students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and other learning differences. I align lessons with Florida's B.E.S.T. Mathematics Standards and prepare students for classroom assessments and the Algebra 1 End-of-Course (EOC) examination. Soy educadora certificada en Florida, con un doctorado en Educación en Ingeniería y Computación, una maestría en Ingeniería de Software y 20 años de experiencia docente. Me especializo en Álgebra 1, incluyendo ecuaciones lineales, desigualdades, funciones, gráficas, polinomios y resolución de problemas matemáticos. Utilizo explicaciones paso a paso, modelos visuales, enseñanza diferenciada y apoyo individualizado para estudiantes con TDAH, dislexia, autismo y otras necesidades de aprendizaje. Mis clases están alineadas con los estándares B.E.S.T. de Florida e incluyen preparación para evaluaciones escolares y el examen estatal de fin de curso (EOC) de Álgebra 1.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I have over a decade of experience supporting students on the autism spectrum in both classroom and individualized learning environments. As a certified educator with an endorsement in Exceptional Student Education, I implement structured routines, visual schedules, communication supports, and sensory-friendly strategies to increase engagement and reduce learning stress. My teaching includes working with students who benefit from social communication scaffolding, academic modifications, and individualized pacing aligned with their strengths and needs. I prioritize a calm, predictable, and student-centered approach, helping learners build confidence, self-regulation skills, and steady academic progress.
Business

Business

I am a Florida-certified educator with a PhD in Engineering & Computing Education, a Master’s in Software Engineering, a bachelor's degree in Marketing, and 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. As a business owner and educator, I bring practical entrepreneurial experience to lessons in business management, marketing, accounting fundamentals, financial literacy, and business planning. I help high school, college, and adult learners develop critical thinking, budgeting, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial skills through real-world applications. My individualized approach combines academic instruction with practical business knowledge to prepare students for professional and entrepreneurial success.
Career Development

Career Development

I am a Florida-certified educator with a PhD in Engineering & Computing Education, a Master’s in Software Engineering, bachelor's degrees in English and Marketing, and 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. My professional background spans education, software engineering, business ownership, marketing, and 13 years in the legal field, providing valuable insight into diverse career pathways. I guide high school students, college learners, and adults in career exploration, academic planning, résumé writing, interview preparation, professional communication, and career transitions. My individualized approach helps learners identify their strengths, establish realistic career goals, develop marketable skills, and confidently pursue educational and professional opportunities.
Common Core

Common Core

I have over 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring students using Common Core standards across multiple grade levels. As a certified educator with extensive background in math and English language arts, I focus on helping students master grade-level expectations, academic vocabulary, and standards-aligned problem-solving processes. I have supported learners in both classroom and individualized settings, ensuring they understand how to unpack multi-step tasks, justify reasoning, and apply evidence-based thinking. My approach balances clarity, scaffolding, and confidence-building to help students perform successfully on standards-aligned assessments.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I am a Florida-certified educator with a bachelor's degree in English, a PhD in Engineering & Computing Education, and 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I specialize in creative writing, storytelling, poetry, personal narratives, descriptive writing, and developing students' unique literary voices. My lessons emphasize imagination, character development, plot structure, vocabulary, literary techniques, and the writing process, from brainstorming and drafting to revision and publication. I provide engaging, individualized instruction for elementary, middle school, high school, college, and adult learners, including students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and other learning differences.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

I am a Florida-certified educator with endorsements in Reading, Exceptional Student Education (ESE), and ESOL, a PhD in Engineering & Computing Education, and 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. Trained in Orton-Gillingham and the Science of Reading, I specialize in supporting students with dyslexia through structured literacy, explicit phonics instruction, phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling, fluency, and reading comprehension. I incorporate multisensory instruction, systematic skill development, and evidence-based approaches, including UFLI Foundations, to address individual learning needs. My patient, individualized teaching approach helps struggling readers build foundational literacy skills, confidence, and greater independence.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a Florida-certified educator with a PhD in Engineering & Computing Education, a Master’s in Software Engineering, and 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I specialize in elementary education (K–6), including reading, phonics, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies, with endorsements in Reading, ESOL, and Exceptional Student Education (ESE). Trained in the Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham, I use structured literacy, multisensory instruction, visual models, and engaging, standards-aligned lessons to strengthen foundational academic skills. My individualized approach supports students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and diverse learning needs while promoting confidence, independence, and academic success.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I am a Florida-certified educator with a PhD in Engineering & Computing Education, a Master’s in Software Engineering, and 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I specialize in elementary mathematics, including number sense, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and problem-solving. I use visual models, manipulatives, explicit instruction, and step-by-step strategies, including the Big 7 division method, to build strong mathematical foundations. My individualized approach supports students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and diverse learning needs while aligning instruction with Florida's B.E.S.T. Mathematics Standards. ESPANOL Soy educadora certificada en Florida, con un doctorado en Educación en Ingeniería y Computación, una maestría en Ingeniería de Software y 20 años de experiencia docente. Me especializo en matemáticas de primaria, incluyendo operaciones básicas, fracciones, decimales, razonamiento matemático y resolución de problemas. Utilizo modelos visuales, materiales manipulativos, enseñanza explícita y estrategias paso a paso, incluyendo el método de división Big 7, para fortalecer las habilidades matemáticas. Adapto mis clases a estudiantes con TDAH, dislexia, autismo y diversas necesidades educativas, promoviendo la confianza y el éxito académico.
English

English

I hold a PhD in Engineering and Computing Education, a Master of Science in Software Engineering, a Bachelor’s degree in English, and a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I am a Florida-certified educator with endorsements in English as a Second Language (ESL), Reading, and Writing. My interdisciplinary academic background allows me to support students in grammar, composition, reading comprehension, academic writing, research, and communication skills across a wide range of subjects and grade levels. I provide personalized instruction that helps students build confidence, strengthen critical thinking skills, and achieve their academic and professional goals.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I am an experienced educator who works with students from diverse backgrounds, including homeschool learners and students served through school district programs in rural communities across the United States. I provide individualized ESL/ESOL instruction that strengthens speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while building confidence in English communication. My lessons are adapted to each student's language proficiency, learning style, and academic goals. I am committed to helping English language learners achieve success in school, work, and everyday life through engaging and supportive instruction.
Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning

I have over 10 years of experience helping students strengthen executive functioning skills, including organization, task initiation, time management, working memory, and study planning. As a certified educator with an Exceptional Student Education endorsement, I support learners who benefit from structured routines, visual aids, checklists, and step-by-step planning tools. I have worked with elementary through high school students, including those diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, and learning differences who require individualized pacing and coaching. My approach is supportive and strategy-based, helping students develop independence, accountability, and confidence in managing school responsibilities.
Grammar

Grammar

I am a Florida-certified educator with a bachelor's degree in English, a PhD in Engineering & Computing Education, and 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I hold endorsements in Reading and ESOL and specialize in English grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, syntax, and effective written communication. I help students of all ages strengthen their language skills through individualized instruction, guided practice, and constructive feedback. My approach supports native English speakers, multilingual learners, and students with diverse learning needs. ESPANOL Soy educadora certificada en Florida, con una licenciatura en Inglés, un doctorado en Educación en Ingeniería y Computación, y 20 años de experiencia en enseñanza y tutorías. Cuento con especializaciones en Lectura y ESOL, y enseño gramática inglesa, estructura de oraciones, puntuación, sintaxis y comunicación escrita. Ayudo a estudiantes de todas las edades a mejorar sus habilidades lingüísticas mediante enseñanza individualizada, práctica guiada y retroalimentación constructiva. Mi metodología se adapta a estudiantes de habla inglesa, estudiantes multilingües y personas con diversas necesidades de aprendizaje.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I specialize in supporting homeschool students and families through district-sponsored and scholarship-funded educational programs across the United States. As a tutor serving rural school districts, I understand the unique challenges and opportunities of individualized learning and remote instruction. I am a certified instructor for the Step Up For Students scholarship programs in Florida and Arizona and have experience helping students achieve success in a flexible homeschool environment. I work closely with families to create engaging, personalized learning experiences that foster academic growth, independence, and confidence.
IELTS

IELTS

I have over 10 years of experience preparing international students and adult learners for the IELTS Academic and General Training exams. My instruction focuses on targeted skill development in speaking fluency, academic writing, listening accuracy, reading comprehension, and test strategy. I provide structured feedback using band descriptors, model responses, and timed practice tasks to help students increase confidence and boost their scoring potential. My approach blends clear language support, pronunciation practice, and strategy-based training to ensure students feel prepared and successful on test day.
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

I have over 10 years of experience preparing students, job seekers, and adult professionals for academic, corporate, and program-based interviews. My coaching includes mock interviews, professional communication, resume alignment, confidence building, and response structuring using clear behavioral frameworks such as STAR and SOAR. I also assist learners in refining tone, posture, delivery, and situational judgment responses to ensure they present themselves confidently and professionally. My approach is supportive, structured, and skills-focused, helping clients articulate strengths clearly while reducing anxiety and improving overall interview success.
ISEE

ISEE

I have over 10 years of experience preparing students for the ISEE, including Lower, Middle, and Upper Level testing. My instruction focuses on mastering verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, quantitative reasoning, and math achievement skills with targeted content review and test strategy. I provide structured practice using sample prompts, vocabulary development, timed sections, and scoring breakdowns to help students build confidence and accuracy. My approach is clear, supportive, and strategy-based, ensuring students feel prepared and ready to perform successfully on exam day.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I have over a decade of experience guiding students in drafting and refining personal statements for college admissions, private school entry, scholarship applications, and competitive academic programs. My instruction focuses on developing clear voice, structured narrative flow, reflective insight, and strong academic alignment while maintaining authenticity. I support students through brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revision, ensuring their writing highlights individual strengths and unique identity. My approach balances creativity with clarity, helping students produce polished, compelling statements that represent them confidently and professionally.
Phonics

Phonics

I am a Florida-certified educator with endorsements in Reading, ESOL, and ESE, a PhD in Engineering & Computing Education, and 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. Trained in the Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham methodology, I specialize in systematic, explicit phonics instruction, phonemic awareness, decoding, blending, spelling, and early literacy development. I use structured literacy approaches, including UFLI Foundations, multisensory techniques, and individualized instruction to support beginning readers, struggling readers, and students with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other learning differences. Soy educadora certificada en Florida, con especializaciones en Lectura, ESOL y Educación de Estudiantes Excepcionales (ESE), un doctorado en Educación en Ingeniería y Computación, y 20 años de experiencia docente. Tengo formación en la Ciencia de la Lectura y la metodología Orton-Gillingham, y me especializo en fonética sistemática, conciencia fonémica, decodificación, combinación de sonidos, ortografía y alfabetización temprana. Utilizo enfoques de alfabetización estructurada, incluyendo UFLI Foundations, estrategias multisensoriales y enseñanza individualizada para apoyar a lectores principiantes, estudiantes con dificultades lectoras, dislexia, TDAH, autismo y otras necesidades de aprendizaje.
STAAR

STAAR

I am a Florida-certified educator with a PhD in Engineering & Computing Education, a Master’s in Software Engineering, and 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. With endorsements in Reading, ESOL, and Exceptional Student Education (ESE), I prepare students for Texas STAAR assessments in mathematics, reading language arts, and science using targeted, TEKS-aligned instruction. My lessons emphasize reading comprehension, written responses, mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, test-taking strategies, and practice with STAAR-style questions. I provide individualized remediation, progress monitoring, and confidence-building support for students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and diverse learning needs.
TAKS

TAKS

I have over 10 years of experience supporting Texas students in preparing for the TAKS assessment, including reading, writing, math, science, and exit-level requirements. I currently work with Texas districts providing targeted intervention for students who did not meet previous testing benchmarks and require remediation or retesting support. My instruction focuses on standards-aligned review, test-taking strategies, reading analysis, math problem-solving, and academic writing proficiency. Through timed practice, released assessment review, and structured skill reinforcement, I help students rebuild confidence, close learning gaps, and achieve testing success.
TEAS

TEAS

I have over 10 years of experience preparing students for the TEAS exam, including math, science, English language usage, and reading comprehension sections. My instruction focuses on key nursing program readiness skills, timed practice, diagnostic review, and targeted remediation for weaker content areas. I provide structured lessons that include practice tests, score breakdown analysis, study pacing guides, and content revision to build confidence and accuracy. My goal is to help candidates strengthen both academic foundations and test-taking strategy so they feel fully prepared for entry into nursing programs.
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