Southwest Florida College
Early Childhood EdAbout Amy
I am a special needs teacher currently teaching at a Hillsborough County Public elementary school. I was a full time mom, taking care of my three boys, before going back to college. It was always my dream to be a teacher, and after having a son with autism, I was inspired to teach children with special needs. I have a degree in early childhood
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Travels within 3 miles of Tampa, FL 33617Amy offers online lessons
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"Excellent teacher"
- Khin, Tampa, FL on 10/13/15Ms. Amy taught my kid (first grader) everything in one hour. My kid was amazingly sitting there and engaged in academic work without bad behavior. She looks very happy and confident. Ms. Amy is a great teacher we ever had. My heartfelt thank you.
"Very caring and knowledgeable"
- Tiffany, Brandon, FL on 3/7/16Amy is very caring and can right to the problem with my son. He really likes her and feels so confident after each lesson.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I hold a Florida Department of Education Teaching Certification in the areas of Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Exceptional Student Education K-12.I have taught students with Autism in both a public school charter school setting. I have been trained in the area of positive behavior management. I have worked closely with parents, therapists, and mentors when creating an individual educational plan for students with all types of learning disabilities. I have a son with severe autism, making it easy to relate to parents of a child with autism.
Elementary (K-6th)
I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have a teaching certificate from the state of Florida which includes Elementary Education K-6, Exceptional Student Education, and Early Childhood Education. I have taught grades 3-12.
English
I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, and hold Florida Teaching Certifications in Elementary Education K-6 and ESE K -12. I have taught many students reading, writing, and language skills using a variety of strategies.
ESL/ESOL
I have taught many ESL/ESOL students using a variety of language strategies.
Handwriting
I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with students grades 2-12 in math, language arts, reading, and writing. I have experience working with occupational therapists to facilitate handwriting skills, including the use of adaptive technology.
Phonics
I have experience in both a classroom and resource room teaching phonics and fundamentals of reading.
Reading
I currently teach in a resource room teaching math, reading, and language arts to students in an elementary school. I am an avid reader and can share my enthusiasm for reading with your child!
Special Needs
I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I hold a Florida Department of Education Teaching Certification, in the areas of Early Childhood, Elementary Education, and Exceptional Student Education K-12. I have taught students with special needs in both a public school charter school setting. I have been trained in the area of positive behavior management. I have worked closely with parents, therapists, and mentors when creating an individual educational plan for students with all types of learning disabilities.
Study Skills
I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked closely with students with disabilities for the past 3 years. I have aided my students in study skills that are ended to meet the new common core standards, especially in reading. I can teach students how to use an organizational system that will make studying easier and less stressful.
Writing
I have been teaching writing for several years. I enjoy writing and can teach the basics and all the way up.
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I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I hold a Florida Department of Education Teaching Certification in the areas of Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Exceptional Student Education K-12.