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Experienced Tutor and Academic Coach for Reading, Writing, and Spanish
Catherine F.

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I am crazy about kids of all ages! They are the most dynamic people I know. I am a Literacy Coach and Executive Functions support specialist, serving students in grades 3- college, having completed certification to support Neurodiversity from Landmark College. Neurodiversity includes ADHD, ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder), Dyslexia, and general learning disorders.

I was a classroom teacher for 20 years: English, Spanish, ESL, and Social Studies. I support Honors, AP, and IB English,...

I am crazy about kids of all ages! They are the most dynamic people I know. I am a Literacy Coach and Executive Functions support specialist, serving students in grades 3- college, having completed certification to support Neurodiversity from Landmark College. Neurodiversity includes ADHD, ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder), Dyslexia, and general learning disorders.

I was a classroom teacher for 20 years: English, Spanish, ESL, and Social Studies. I support Honors, AP, and IB English, History, and Spanish courses. My sessions are dynamic and fun, but effective because I customize a blend of reading and writing instruction best practices to meet any level of student.

My undergraduate degree is in English literature, and I studied more English at the graduate level during my teacher certification. Every year I take refresher courses on the best practices and methods: The Hochman Method by the Writing Revolution, Self Regulatory Strategy Development (SRSD) for writing, and Columbia University's Teacher's College Institutes for Reading and Writing Workshops.

I teach lifelong skills for time management, organization, and independent learning. My specialty is helping and inspiring reluctant readers and writers to become excellent and effective readers and writers.

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Education

Southern Methodist University
English Literature
University of North Texas
Graduate Coursework
Winthrop University
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ADHD

ADHD

I completed professional certification to support ADHD and Neurodiversity from Landmark College, the leader in supporting executive functions and literacy disorders. I use the most effective methods and coaching skills to date to teach my students life long academic skills that lead them to hard-won success.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

I have completed professional certification in Neurodiversity, or language disorders and ADHD, from Landmark College, the leader in teaching methods that support dyslexia. I teach students methods to tackle academic reading, comprehend it, and retain it well enough to perform well on assessments. These are life-long methods that serve them well.
English

English

B. A. in English Literature. Graduate work in English and ESL. 4 years of classroom teaching experience in high school English. 5 years and currently teaching high school English online.
Literature

Literature

I now tutor high school students for reading comprehension and writing about literature. I taught AP English Literature. I have 12 hours of graduate coursework in English and American literature. I taught high school English for 4 years
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have a B.A. in English literature and state certification to teach ESL. In my college essay instruction, proofreading is one of my accurate skills. I've proofread dissertations using APA style. I use and know both MLA and Chicago styles well. I have taught AP Language.
Spanish

Spanish

I've spoken Spanish my entire life coming from El Paso, TX. I've lived and studied in Mexico and Spain, and I have North Carolina certification for Spanish k-12. I train teachers on making Spanish fun and relevant.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have tutored and taught time management and productivity methods for 13 years. I have professional licensure to support neurodivergent learners from Landmark College. I use a variety of the best methods to beat procrastination, manage time well, track assignments, and prepare for tests and essays.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I have a B.A. in English literature, and I taught English in the classroom to grades 9-12 for 4 years. I have tutored and taught vocabulary enhancement, English grammar, writing, and reading comprehension. I currently tutor test prep, vocabulary enhancement, reading comprehension, and writing.
Writing

Writing

I have taught AP English Literature, and I've tutored AP English Language and Composition. My many and varied methods and materials come from my teaching and training experiences, so I know how to teach the most appropriate methods to each, individual student. I use the Writing Revolution (Hochman Method), SRSD (Self-regulation Strategy Development, and a combination of methods customized to each student. I also use a few methods from trainings at the Teacher's College at Columbia University Reading and Writing Workshops. Sentence level-to paragraphs-to essays are my speciality for grades 6-university, so the student writes with logic, clarity, and evidence. Vocabulary enhancement is also an area of emphasis.
Grammar

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