Maureen F.
Carol Stream, IL
K-8- Reading, Math and Study Skills, LD, Dyslexia
Loyola University
PsychologyNortheastern Illinois University
Master'sAbout Maureen
I am a licensed teacher (Elementary, Secondary, Learning/Behavior Specialist) with a wealth of experience teaching and tutoring students for over 25 years. I have an MA in Special Education. I have taught in public schools and private tutoring centers. I have a great deal of experience with the Wilson Language System, an Orton-Gillingham approach
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Travels within 20 miles of Carol Stream, IL 60188Maureen offers online lessons
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"Wilson Reading"
- Jennifer, Schaumburg, IL on 2/3/17My son is making great progress through the Wilson Reading program with Maureen as his guide. In just a few weeks, I've already seen great gains and more confidence in my son's reading.
"Good start"
- Cynthia, Naperville, IL on 1/13/17Our first lesson went well Maureen tested my daughter to assess where she was using some fun games which my daughter liked. She is enthusiastic about her next lesson so I am happy.
"Knowledgable, patient, and effective"
- Audrey, Hinsdale, IL on 4/19/16Maureen is knowledgeable with the 2nd grade curriculum and familiar with the Common Core standards. She has strengthened my child's base understanding, and is now helping him grasp 3rd grade concepts. I have seen a marked improvement in his math test scores! Thanks Maureen!
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ADHD
I have a BA in Psychology and an MA in Special Education. I have worked with many ADD and ADHD students.
Dyslexia
I have a BA in Psychology and an MA in Special Education. I have over 25 years experience working with Dyslexic students and am trained in Orton-Gillingham methods, such as Wilson Language.
Elementary (K-6th)
I have an MA in Special Education and an Elementary Teaching License. I have over 25 years experience teaching and tutoring elementary students. I have provided and taught the math curriculum for home-schooled students. I taught every subject in the Elementary Curriculum in self-contained classes as well as resource rooms and tutoring settings.
Elementary Math
I have taught for over 25 years, mainly focusing on reading and math. I am patient and identify what is blocking performance in these areas. I use many strategies to help students achieve.
Handwriting
I have an MA in Special Education and an Elementary Teaching License. I have helped many students learn to write properly. I have helped students improve their handwriting. I have used programs such as Handwriting Without Tears.
Phonics
I have a great deal of background in teaching reading and phonics, including an MA in Special Education. I am a licensed teacher. I have taught many Dyslexic students, primarily though multi-sensory Orton-Gillingham programs such as the Wilson Language System. I have been trained in the Wilson Language System.
Reading
I have training in the Wilson Language System and have a MA degree in Special Education.
Special Needs
I have held a Learning Behavior Specialist license (previously a certificate) for over 25 years. I have experience as a special needs teacher in public schools as a self-contained teacher and as a resource teacher. I have tutored throughout my life and specialized in teaching special needs students with learning disabilities.
Study Skills
I have always helped students develop their study skills. Especially as a resource teacher and as a tutor, it is essential to help students develop study skills and Executive Functioning Skills to help them earn better grades.
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Maureen F.
Carol Stream, IL
K-8- Reading, Math and Study Skills, LD, Dyslexia