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Samantha S.

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My name is Samantha and I have several years of experience working with students with disabilities. I've worked in public schools and tutored privately. I'm Level 1 Wilson Certified and Group Trained. I'm also trained in Lindamood Bell Phoneme Sequencing and have experience with Report Form, Story Form, and Framing Your Thoughts.

I began my career working with children as a childcare provider. Over the years I have worked as a Religious Education Instructor, a Camp Counselor, a Tutor,...

My name is Samantha and I have several years of experience working with students with disabilities. I've worked in public schools and tutored privately. I'm Level 1 Wilson Certified and Group Trained. I'm also trained in Lindamood Bell Phoneme Sequencing and have experience with Report Form, Story Form, and Framing Your Thoughts.

I began my career working with children as a childcare provider. Over the years I have worked as a Religious Education Instructor, a Camp Counselor, a Tutor, an AVID Tutor, a nanny, and a teacher. Within these situations I have worked with all ages and a variety of disabilities.

My undergraduate degree is from Lesley University where I studied English and Special Education. During my time there I completed placements in the Brookline Public Schools and worked in the Cambridge Public Schools. I am level one certified in the Wilson Reading System and group trained. I am also trained in the Lindamood Bell LIPS program. In addition, I use TouchMath and Framing Your Thoughts.

I work with all ages. Through a combination of pull-out and inclusion, I have taught Reading, Math, Social Studies and Science. In addition to specialized instruction, I also help students access the curriculum, despite their struggles.


Education

Lesley University
Special Education
  • Licensed teacher

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  • Rate details: Full charge for lessons cancelled with less than 24 hrs. notice.
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Approved Subjects

ADHD

ADHD

My undergraduate degree is from Lesley University where I studied English and Special Education. My educational background is in the area of Special Education. Within classrooms, childcare, and camp settings I have worked with students both medicated and unmedicated. One of my goals is to work with students on developing strategies to help with organization and focus. I work with students and families on developing strategies to help the student focus and organize him or herself. This includes sensory breaks.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

My educational background is in the area of Special Education. I have worked as a lead teacher and an assistant in a summer school program specializing in students on the Autism Spectrum. As part of this program, I implemented trials and took data on student behaviors. I developed behavior plans and created targeted lessons based on student needs. I incorporate sensory breaks within the lessons as well.
Common Core

Common Core

I work in a school that uses curriculum aligned with the Common Core. I am able to use the standards to design instruction. With students who are struggling, I am able to backmap and discover what standards or skills need to be addressed in order to aid the student.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

My educational background is in the area of Special Education. One of my practicums was in a Language Based Learning Disabilities Resource Room. Currently I work as an inclusion teacher in a Learning Disabilities Program and am completing level 1 Wilson Certified.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

My educational background is in the area of Special Education, Elementary Education, and Early Childhood Education. I have worked with students in both traditional and non-traditional settings. Currently, I work as an Inclusion Specialist in an Elementary School.
Handwriting

Handwriting

My educational background is in the area of Special Education. Over the years I have used both Handwriting without Tears and Fundations. I believe in consistency across instruction and a multisensory approach.
Phonics

Phonics

My educational background is in the area of Special Education. Within classrooms, childcare, and camp settings I have worked with a variety of students. I work in a Fundations School and have completed my level one Wilson Certification and will begin my level two training in the fall.
Reading

Reading

I work in a school with a Learning Disabilities program and have experience directly teaching reading using the Wilson Reading System. I also have experience working in the inclusion setting to help students transfer their skills.
Sewing

Sewing

I have been sewing since the age of eight. Over the years, I have created projects by hand and with a machine. Throughout high school and college, I sewed costumes for plays and instructed other students in how to sew their costumes.
Special Needs

Special Needs

My educational background is in the area of Special Education. Within classrooms, childcare, and camp settings I have worked with students diagnosed with a variety of disabilities. Part of my work includes using social stories and direct teaching of social skills. I've worked in both self-contained and inclusion models.
Study Skills

Study Skills

My educational background is in the area of Special Education. Within classrooms, childcare, and camp settings I have worked with a variety of students. I have worked as an AVID tutor and am currently working in an AVID school.
Yoga

Yoga

Having practiced yoga for several years, I am passionate about yoga. I have currently completed my level one training for yogakids and am in the process of completing my level two training. I use Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences as I plan my lessons and try to incorporate as many different learning styles as I can.
Algebra 1
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
ESL/ESOL
Grammar
Proofreading
Vocabulary
Writing

Examples of Expertise


Samantha has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 2 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Thank You

Braylon is trying very hard. He's reading level L - N books and needs very little help with them. Thanks for all your help, Samantha.

Jermaine, 68 lessons with Samantha
Hourly Rate: $90
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