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Licensed Special Education Teacher | Academic & Life Skills Tutor
Kelsie S.

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I’m Kelsie, a licensed educator with 10 years of teaching experience, primarily working with students with disabilities at the middle and high school levels. I specialize in providing individualized instruction that meets students where they are and builds both skills and confidence.

I hold teaching endorsements in special education, including Instructional Strategist I (mild/moderate disabilities) and Instructional Strategist II (intellectual disabilities), as well as a Workplace...

I’m Kelsie, a licensed educator with 10 years of teaching experience, primarily working with students with disabilities at the middle and high school levels. I specialize in providing individualized instruction that meets students where they are and builds both skills and confidence.

I hold teaching endorsements in special education, including Instructional Strategist I (mild/moderate disabilities) and Instructional Strategist II (intellectual disabilities), as well as a Workplace Experience Coordinator and World History. Throughout my teaching career, I have worked with students with a wide range of learning needs in both classroom and individualized settings.

My areas of experience include functional academics, reading comprehension, foundational math, life skills, workplace readiness, self-advocacy, executive functioning, and transition skills. I especially enjoy helping students who may struggle in a traditional academic setting by breaking skills into manageable steps and finding approaches that work for the individual learner.

I believe tutoring should be encouraging, practical, and personalized. My goal is not simply to help a student complete an assignment, but to help them develop greater independence and confidence in their abilities.
Whether your student needs additional academic support, help developing functional life skills, or individualized instruction from someone who understands special education I would love the opportunity to work with them.


Education

Western Illinois University, Morningside University BA+30
History
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Approved Subjects

ADHD

ADHD

I have Special Education endorsements in Mild/Moderate Disabilities, and Intellectual Disabilities, along with a Work Experience Coordinator endorsement. I have ten years of experience as a special education teacher supporting students with diverse learning needs including challenges with attention, organization, executive functioning, and task completion. I specialize in breaking down complex tasks, providing individualized instruction and using structured strategies to help student build confidence and independence. My experience has equipped me to create supportive learning environments that recognize each student's strengths and accommodate their individual learning needs.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I have ten years of experience as a special education teacher, including supporting students with autism spectrum disorder in both academic and functional settings. I have experience creating/using visual schedules, structured routines, task breakdowns, and individualized instruction to support students with communication, transitions, social skills, and independent functioning. I have adapted lessons and learning environments to accommodate individual needs while helping student develop problem-solving and self-advocacy skills. My teaching endorsements in Mild/Moderate and Intellectual Disabilities, along with my Workplace Readiness endorsement has provided me with extensive experience supporting students with diverse learning needs.
Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning

I have ten years of experience as a special education teacher helping students develop executive functioning skills. I support students with organization, time management, planning, task initiation, staying focused, and breaking larger assignments into manageable steps while helping them become more independent and confident learners.
Reading

Reading

I have ten years of experience as a special education teacher, holding endorsements in Mild/Moderate Disabilities and Intellectual Disabilities. I have experience supporting students with reading comprehension, vocabulary development, identifying main ideas, making inferences, and understanding informational texts. I specialize in breaking down reading passages, teaching students how to identify key details, and using individualized strategies to improve comprehension and confidence. I adapt instruction to meet each student's learning needs while helping them develop independent reading and critical thinking skills.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I have ten years of experience as a special education teacher and hold endorsements in Mild/Moderate Disabilities and Intellectual Disabilities, as well as Workplace Readiness. I have taught students in grades 7-12, providing individualized instruction in academic, functional, and life skills while adapting lessons to meet diverse learning needs. I developed a Life Skills program, created an independent living classroom with an apartment setting, and coordinated work experiences to help students build practical skills for adulthood. I specialize in breaking down academic concepts, teaching functional independence, developing problem solving skills, and helping students become confident self-advocates.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have ten years of experience teaching special education, helping students develop the skills needed for academic independence and success. My experience includes teaching organization, time management, note-taking, problem-solving, test preparation and retention. I specialize in adapting instruction to meet individual learning needs and helping students build confidence in their study skills and test taking abilities.
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