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Learning Disabilities Teacher with 31 Years of Experience
Maria A.

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For the past 31 years, I have been employed as a special education teacher working primarily with learning disabled children in grades k-5, although I have also taught mildly cognitively disabled children. I am trained in multi sensory instruction for reading and used both the Orton-Gillingham method as well as the Wilson Reading System. In addition, I am also trained Fountas & Pinnel's Leveled Litereacy Intervention. In math, I have taught using the Math Expressions program. I truly love...

For the past 31 years, I have been employed as a special education teacher working primarily with learning disabled children in grades k-5, although I have also taught mildly cognitively disabled children. I am trained in multi sensory instruction for reading and used both the Orton-Gillingham method as well as the Wilson Reading System. In addition, I am also trained Fountas & Pinnel's Leveled Litereacy Intervention. In math, I have taught using the Math Expressions program. I truly love working with children and to this day, will have former students get in contact (some now in college). My philosophy is that no one method works for youngsters but all youngsters are capable of learning and achieving their full potential.

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Education

Providence College
Special Education
Providence College
MEd
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

Portuguese
Spanish

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Travel policy: Within 10 miles of Apex, NC 27539
  • Lesson cancellation: 3 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 5/17/2015

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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ADHD

ADHD

As a special education teacher I have worked with many students who are identified as ADD/ADHD. My own daughter is identified as ADHD. As a graduate level student, I was required to take a 3 credit course in effectively working with ADHD/ADD students. I have learned that information needs to be provided in manageable "chunks" with frequent opportunities for breaks and movement. Multi-sensory instruction is also effective with these children.
Common Core

Common Core

For 12 years I was a special education teacher in Wisconsin. In the last 2 years, the state required that all schools provide common core instruction. I underwent extensive training as a result so that I could meet the needs of my K-5 students.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

I have been trained in multi sensory methods, which is recommended by professionals for dyslexic students. I have taught both the Orton-Gillingham method and the Wilson Reading System and have achieved success with students in both.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

For the past 31 years I have worked with students from PK-6 in special education. My Wisconsin teacher's license is for pre-k through 8. I have also co-taught with regular ed. teachers in the regular education setting. Because I worked with all grade areas in all subject areas, including reading, math, writing, social studies and science, I had to become very familiar with each subject at each grade level and develop my expertise in each subject. In addition, it was my responsibility to look at each subject and modify the instruction to insure a student's success.
Grammar

Grammar

As a former special education teacher with 25 years of public school experience, I always incorporated grammar into my writing lessons and it was a goal on IEP's. Primarily, lessons were focused on noun-verb agreement, verb tenses (regular and irregular) and the use of adjectives and adverbs.
Phonics

Phonics

I have received training in teaching phonemic awareness to elementary students and have successfully done so in public schools. This training includes both the Orton-Gillingham method as well as the Wilson Reading System. In addition, I have utilized Explode the Code with my students which focuses on phonetics.
Reading

Reading

As a former Special Education teacher, I taught children who had been identified as having a Specific Learning Disability in grades K-5. I provided instruction to these children in reading, written language and math. I greatly enjoyed teaching and derived much satisfaction from my student's progress.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I have worked with special needs populations in public schools for over 25 years. I hold a Masters in Special Education and have received over 30 credits in special education in addition to this degree. I also have held teacher certification in SLD (specific learning disabilities) and mild intellectual disabilities in 3 states.
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Awesome tutor!

Maria takes great care with each student and individualizes her lessons based on their specific needs. She is professional and friendly and truly cares about her student’s success! Highly recommend her!

Amy, 24 lessons with Maria

Great Reading Tutor

Maria is great! She has helped my son so much in the time she's been working with him. Can't say enough good things about her!

Mark, 75 lessons with Maria

So supportive

My child came in behind grade level in reading and writing comprehension and within a little over a month was back to where she needed to be. She’s so encouraging and supportive to both the child and parent. We love her!

Robin, 32 lessons with Maria

Outstanding Tutor!

As always we are extremely happy Maria. Our son always looks forward to going to see Maria! She continues to be nothing short of outstanding and we don’t know what we’d do without her.

Lathan, 112 lessons with Maria

Eager to Continue

Today was our first meeting. I specifically sought out an O.G. tutor for my son as he is showing signs of Dyslexia. She was very patient with my son and kept him engaged. I believe she's really going to be a big help to him. I am grateful to have found her.

Sonya, 37 lessons with Maria

Excellent and caring tutor

I shared with Maria my son's IPE reports from school. She was able to answer my questions and explain what the reports meant.

Rae, 95 lessons with Maria

Maria is great with our son!

Our son is working with Maria on his reading, he is making steady progress and he loves seeing Maria. They have a great relationship and we could not be any happier!

Mike, 20 lessons with Maria

Great Tutor

Maria is a wonderful and patient tutor. She has been working with my son for about month, and I have noticed a difference in his reading. She is on time and very patient with my son. I would highly recommend Maria.

Glenn , 120 lessons with Maria
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