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Reading, Writing, and American Sign Language
Martha P.

5.0 (354 ratings)

1,493 hours tutoring

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Reading, Writing, and American Sign Language
Reading, Writing, and American Sign Language
Martha P.

5.0 (354 ratings)

1,493 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (354 ratings)

1,493 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Martha

Bio

I have been teaching and tutoring for over 25 years. I love working with students of all backgrounds and ages. I hold a bachelor's degree in secondary English Education and a master's degree in Deaf Education. I have worked in the public school system (elementary through post-secondary) teaching, tutoring, and interpreting a variety of subject areas since 1990. I am fluent in American Sign Language and have worked as a volunteer ESL instructor. I have home schooled my children since 1998. My...

I have been teaching and tutoring for over 25 years. I love working with students of all backgrounds and ages. I hold a bachelor's degree in secondary English Education and a master's degree in Deaf Education. I have worked in the public school system (elementary through post-secondary) teaching, tutoring, and interpreting a variety of subject areas since 1990. I am fluent in American Sign Language and have worked as a volunteer ESL instructor. I have home schooled my children since 1998. My expertise is in tutoring elementary-high school English.

My goal: to make learning fun while working hard. We will utilize our time together fully engaged in learning and practicing the newly acquired skills. I will also assign homework and be available to answer questions via phone and email.

Since my own children are still learning at home, I am happy to meet students at a mutually agreed upon, central location.

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Education

Boston University
English Education
Gallaudet University Washington DC
Masters

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $40
  • Travel policy: Within 20 miles of Emmitsburg, MD 21727
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 6/12/2014

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have worked with foreign-speaking youth and adults, teaching English for both standardized test preparation (in high school and college), as well as for the purpose of improving conversational skills.
Grammar

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I hold a bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education and a master's degree in Deaf Education (Special Education) in grades K-12. I was trained as a reading specialist with a focus on teaching reading to students with special needs. I worked with students in K-6th grade at the Kendall School on the campus of Gallaudet University 1993. I also worked at Mantua Elementary School and Tilden Middle School (both located in Fairfax, Va.) as an interpreter and tutor 1993 to 1995.
Elementary Math,

Elementary Math

I have been tutoring students in elementary math and English since 1995.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

Since 2010 I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students, teaching a variety of study skills, such as: how to read a text book, note taking, test preparation, getting organized and staying organized, and how to avoid cramming for tests. When students are organized they are more confident. Feeling disorganized can lead to self confidence problems. If I can help young people feel confident and "in control " of themselves, that's most of the battle regarding their academic success.
Grammar, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

English

English,

English

I am a certified secondary English teacher with a B.S. degree in secondary English Education from Boston University. My experience includes: teaching English to high school students in Prince George's County, Maryland, middle school English for home school cooperatives, private tutoring for students of all ages, and homeschooling my own children since 2000.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have worked with foreign-speaking youth and adults, teaching English for both standardized test preparation (in high school and college), as well as for the purpose of improving conversational skills.
Writing,

Writing

I have been tutoring foreign language students in English grammar, reading, and writing for 25 years.
Grammar, Reading, SAT Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I hold a bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education and a master's degree in Deaf Education (Special Education) in grades K-12. I was trained as a reading specialist with a focus on teaching reading to students with special needs. I worked with students in K-6th grade at the Kendall School on the campus of Gallaudet University 1993. I also worked at Mantua Elementary School and Tilden Middle School (both located in Fairfax, Va.) as an interpreter and tutor 1993 to 1995.
English,

English

I am a certified secondary English teacher with a B.S. degree in secondary English Education from Boston University. My experience includes: teaching English to high school students in Prince George's County, Maryland, middle school English for home school cooperatives, private tutoring for students of all ages, and homeschooling my own children since 2000.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have worked with foreign-speaking youth and adults, teaching English for both standardized test preparation (in high school and college), as well as for the purpose of improving conversational skills.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

Since 2010 I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students, teaching a variety of study skills, such as: how to read a text book, note taking, test preparation, getting organized and staying organized, and how to avoid cramming for tests. When students are organized they are more confident. Feeling disorganized can lead to self confidence problems. If I can help young people feel confident and "in control " of themselves, that's most of the battle regarding their academic success.
Writing,

Writing

I have been tutoring foreign language students in English grammar, reading, and writing for 25 years.
Reading, SAT Reading, Spelling

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have worked with foreign-speaking youth and adults, teaching English for both standardized test preparation (in high school and college), as well as for the purpose of improving conversational skills.
Sign Language

Sign Language

I learned ASL over a period of several years, beginning in 1989. I have been teaching Introductory ASL classes for the last 20 years. I teach ASL through the local community college continuing education department. I hold my master's degree in Deaf Education from Gallaudet University (1995). I am an ASL and PSE interpreter. I have worked with deaf and hearing impaired individuals of all ages since 1990.

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Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I hold a bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education and a master's degree in Deaf Education (Special Education) in grades K-12. I was trained as a reading specialist with a focus on teaching reading to students with special needs. I worked with students in K-6th grade at the Kendall School on the campus of Gallaudet University 1993. I also worked at Mantua Elementary School and Tilden Middle School (both located in Fairfax, Va.) as an interpreter and tutor 1993 to 1995.
English,

English

I am a certified secondary English teacher with a B.S. degree in secondary English Education from Boston University. My experience includes: teaching English to high school students in Prince George's County, Maryland, middle school English for home school cooperatives, private tutoring for students of all ages, and homeschooling my own children since 2000.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have worked with foreign-speaking youth and adults, teaching English for both standardized test preparation (in high school and college), as well as for the purpose of improving conversational skills.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

Since 2010 I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students, teaching a variety of study skills, such as: how to read a text book, note taking, test preparation, getting organized and staying organized, and how to avoid cramming for tests. When students are organized they are more confident. Feeling disorganized can lead to self confidence problems. If I can help young people feel confident and "in control " of themselves, that's most of the battle regarding their academic success.
Writing,

Writing

I have been tutoring foreign language students in English grammar, reading, and writing for 25 years.
Reading

Other

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have worked with foreign-speaking youth and adults, teaching English for both standardized test preparation (in high school and college), as well as for the purpose of improving conversational skills.
Sign Language,

Sign Language

I learned ASL over a period of several years, beginning in 1989. I have been teaching Introductory ASL classes for the last 20 years. I teach ASL through the local community college continuing education department. I hold my master's degree in Deaf Education from Gallaudet University (1995). I am an ASL and PSE interpreter. I have worked with deaf and hearing impaired individuals of all ages since 1990.
Study Skills

Study Skills

Since 2010 I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students, teaching a variety of study skills, such as: how to read a text book, note taking, test preparation, getting organized and staying organized, and how to avoid cramming for tests. When students are organized they are more confident. Feeling disorganized can lead to self confidence problems. If I can help young people feel confident and "in control " of themselves, that's most of the battle regarding their academic success.

Special Needs

Hard of Hearing,

Hard of Hearing

I received my masters degree from Gallaudet University in Deaf Education, qualified to teach English, Reading, and Writing to hard-of-hearing, deaf, and special needs students K-12. I did my student teaching at the Kendall School, located on the Galluadet University campus. I worked with deaf and hard of hearing students at Mantua Elementary School as well as Tilden Middle School in Fairfax, Va. as a sign language interpreter and tutor/teacher's aide.(1993 to 1995). I taught for three years in the hearing program at Eleanor Roosevelt High School (1995 to 1998) working with both self-contained and mainstreamed students (9th-12th grade). I have been tutoring and interpreting for deaf and hard of hearing students on a variety of college campuses since 1998. I currently interpret at the college level in Maryland.
Sign Language,

Sign Language

I learned ASL over a period of several years, beginning in 1989. I have been teaching Introductory ASL classes for the last 20 years. I teach ASL through the local community college continuing education department. I hold my master's degree in Deaf Education from Gallaudet University (1995). I am an ASL and PSE interpreter. I have worked with deaf and hearing impaired individuals of all ages since 1990.
Study Skills

Study Skills

Since 2010 I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students, teaching a variety of study skills, such as: how to read a text book, note taking, test preparation, getting organized and staying organized, and how to avoid cramming for tests. When students are organized they are more confident. Feeling disorganized can lead to self confidence problems. If I can help young people feel confident and "in control " of themselves, that's most of the battle regarding their academic success.

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I hold a bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education and a master's degree in Deaf Education (Special Education) in grades K-12. I was trained as a reading specialist with a focus on teaching reading to students with special needs. I worked with students in K-6th grade at the Kendall School on the campus of Gallaudet University 1993. I also worked at Mantua Elementary School and Tilden Middle School (both located in Fairfax, Va.) as an interpreter and tutor 1993 to 1995.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have worked with foreign-speaking youth and adults, teaching English for both standardized test preparation (in high school and college), as well as for the purpose of improving conversational skills.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

Since 2010 I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students, teaching a variety of study skills, such as: how to read a text book, note taking, test preparation, getting organized and staying organized, and how to avoid cramming for tests. When students are organized they are more confident. Feeling disorganized can lead to self confidence problems. If I can help young people feel confident and "in control " of themselves, that's most of the battle regarding their academic success.
Writing,

Writing

I have been tutoring foreign language students in English grammar, reading, and writing for 25 years.
Reading

Test Preparation

SAT Reading

Ratings and Reviews

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5.0 (354 ratings)
5 star
(350)
4 star
(3)
3 star
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2 star
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1 star
(1)

Reviews

Professional, knowledgeable, and kind

My first ASL lesson with Martha was wonderful. She took the time to assess my prior knowledge, provide context for our studies together, outline the course of study, and explain the text features of the manual we will use (this tutoring is not affiliated with an outside class and is based on my own personal goals). She is kind and obviously very experienced with this subject. I look forward to many more sessions with her.

Amanda, 5 lessons with Martha

Professional, knowledgeable, and kind

My first ASL lesson with Martha was wonderful. She took the time to assess my prior knowledge, provide context for our studies together, outline the course of study, and explain the text features of the manual we will use (this tutoring is not affiliated with an outside class and is based on my own personal goals). She is kind and obviously very experienced with this subject. I look forward to many more sessions with her.

Amanda, 5 lessons with Martha

Patient, helpful, kind teacher

Martha is helping my freshman in high school with grammar and writing that he should have mastered already. Martha is re-teaching the concepts and it's clear she knows what she's doing and is an excellent teacher (not just tutor). She is patient and kind and my son likes her. That's all I could ask for!

Kelly, 66 lessons with Martha

Great teacher

I've had Martha as my teacher/tutor for quite some time now. First as my ASL teacher at FCC and now as my tutor through Wyzant. She has always been very professional and prepared for each and every session my family has had with her. Each session has been enjoyable for my whole family. We laugh, we joke, we learn and most importantly, we leave smiling. I couldn't recommend Martha enough.

James, 117 lessons with Martha

Good tutor

Martha is very engaging and dedicated tutor. She is very patient with my son and makes him work a lot which I really appreciate. I am so glad to have her as my son’s tutor.

Sue, 14 lessons with Martha

Knowledgeable and patient tutor!

Martha is such a kind and patient tutor with our son who is a special education student. She patiently guides him through assignments that he needs to do for school or practices a creative writing assignment with him. We highly recommend Martha for help with writing!

Judy, 9 lessons with Martha

WONDERFUL tutor!!!

Martha is absolutely WONDERFUL - patient, knowledgeable, incredibly encouraging...all with a stellar background. Super excited to be working with her, and encourage others to seek out her expertise!

Pascal, 15 lessons with Martha

Knowledgeable and very patient

Martha is great with my daughter who is developmentally disabled. She is encouraging and so patient with her. She is doing very well and I am so happy with the progress that she is making with Martha. She really goes the extra mile for her students to help them learn. If you want to learn sign language, this is the teacher for you.

Leslie, 70 lessons with Martha

Great teaching skills

Great pace and encouragement. We got right into the lesson and practiced what we'd learned. Martha recommended helpful curriculum and provided us with other resources to use for reference.

Rebeca, 40 lessons with Martha
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