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Educational / Special Education Specialist/ K-6 Reading, Math, Science
Geri F.

5.0 (410 ratings)

1,790 hours tutoring

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My name is Geri and I'd like to tell you about myself. I am an experienced teacher holding a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Special Education. I am a certified Learning and Behavior Specialist with additional state certifications. I worked as a special education teacher for over 30 years. Recently my duties included teaching students, writing and implementing Transition Plans and IEPs. As a special-needs teacher, I have taught a variety of students i.e. ...

My name is Geri and I'd like to tell you about myself. I am an experienced teacher holding a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Special Education. I am a certified Learning and Behavior Specialist with additional state certifications. I worked as a special education teacher for over 30 years. Recently my duties included teaching students, writing and implementing Transition Plans and IEPs. As a special-needs teacher, I have taught a variety of students i.e. physically handicapped, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, social/emotional, and intellectual disabilities. I have also worked in a private school and local districts as a pull-out Resource teacher with the specific responsibility of improving the skills of the students to meet Common Core curricular goals.
I am familiar with IEPs, 504 plans and tier learning. My many math trainings and practical experiences have included working with district curriculum books, PCI math, SRA math, Houghton Mifflin Mathematics, Pearson Math, Equals Mathematics, Touch Math and Everyday Math (University of Chicago designed).
Some of my reading/phonics trainings and practical experiences have included working with the Jolly Phonics Program, Project Read comprehension, written expression, and phonics (fashioned after the Orton-Gillingham reading model), Core Vocabulary (pics program), Words for Life (communication app), Proloquo (communication app), Char L intensive phonics, PCI writing and reading, Handwriting Without Tears, and Lindamood Bell comprehension.
In summary, I am very good at designing behavior modification programs and setting up study skills schedules, identify deficit areas, and remediating learning in a positive and motivating manner. Contact me so we can schedule some lessons. Love to hear from you soon!

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Education

Northeastern IL. U
Special and Elementary Education
Northeastern IL. U
Masters
Northern Illinois University (post grad)
Graduate Coursework
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $45
  • Rate details: **60 minutes online rate $45 **45 minutes online rate is prorated **30 minutes online rate $30
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

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Approved Subjects

ADHD

ADHD

Every year we are required to do online trainings with our school district. Global Compliance Network (GCN) provides the training for ADHD. Also I have taken seminars, have teaching experience and coursework work.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I have worked with autistic students at the elementary and high school levels. I am a certified special education teacher and have taken coursework and trainings to work with students having autism.
Common Core

Common Core

I am required as a teacher to follow common core curriculum. I follow the objectives required for each grade level. I also helped my district write curriculum for the district teachers to use.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

I have worked with dyslexic students at the elementary and high school levels. I am a certified special education teacher and have taken coursework and trainings to work with students having reading difficulties.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a certified elementary and special education teacher. I am excellent at breaking down learning materials into understandable learning chunks. I know the curriculum and progression of skills needed for each grade level. I have advanced training and I am patient and positive with the students.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I have worked with special education students at the elementary and high school levels. I am a certified special education and elementary education teacher and have taken coursework and trainings to work with students having special needs.
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Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Geri is very relatable. She meets my special needs daughter where she is at but lovingly nudges her forward to expand her horizon. She chooses relevant materials to excite my daughters interest in the world around her. I highly recommend Geri for any student special needs or typical.

Irene, 101 lessons with Geri

Expert Special Educator

Geri was very knowledgeable on the subject of Special Needs teaching. She was flexible and accommodating with scheduling a lesson time and answered my messages quickly. At our first meeting she gathered information about my specific situation, and then presented a comprehensive, coherent plan to address my questions and provided me with resources for further study. She is also very patient. I recommend Geri for Special Education.

Susan, 1 lesson with Geri

Knowledgeable, patient and organized

Geri has been great. Extremely pleasant and easy to work with. My son has enjoyed his lessons with her. She has provided him with information and tips to improve on his math (long division).

Anton, 69 lessons with Geri

Wonderful Teacher!

Geri is a great teacher who does an amazing job in keeping our autistic son engaged on new topics and really well prepared lessons each class.

Saritha, 47 lessons with Geri

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Geri brings her wonderful personality and years of experience. She is helping my daughter through Math and my daughter hates math but Geri has kept her attention. Would definitely recommend!!

Essmat, 6 lessons with Geri

Great work

Great working with Geri. Our son really responds to her well. Very attentive and listens to our feedback in helping our son. Our son is very responsive to her direction and we look forward to working with her more.

Kevin, 4 lessons with Geri
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