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Courtney H.

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I am a New York State certified special education and social studies teacher. I have experience teaching and tutoring a variety of subjects and grade levels. I have 10 years of tutoring experience and 5 years of classroom experience.

I enjoy tutoring and creating an individual plan for success for each of my students. I have had continued success with students who are weak with reading, writing, and math. I have successfully prepared and retaught curriculum at the elementary, middle, and...

I am a New York State certified special education and social studies teacher. I have experience teaching and tutoring a variety of subjects and grade levels. I have 10 years of tutoring experience and 5 years of classroom experience.

I enjoy tutoring and creating an individual plan for success for each of my students. I have had continued success with students who are weak with reading, writing, and math. I have successfully prepared and retaught curriculum at the elementary, middle, and high school level. I have seen success at the high school level in Algebra, Economics , Global, American History, Earth Science, and, English. I have prepared students for transitions from elementary school to middle school and middle school to high school. I create individualized tutoring plans that work with the student.

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Education

SUNY Potsdam
B.A
Mount Saint Mary College
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $65
  • Travel policy: Within 15 miles of Schenectady, NY 12302
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 4/16/2015

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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ADHD

ADHD

I am working on NYS certification and my Masters in Special Education. During these classes I have had the opportunity to learn strategies and apply them to individual students. In addition to my school work I have worked with students with ADD/ADHD in a tutoring environment and in a classroom environment. I specialize with students grades 6-12.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Certified teacher with multiple years of experience tutoring and teaching algebra 1. I have successfully prepared multiple students for the Regents exam.
American History

American History

I have successfully prepared students for the American History Regents and global history Regents exams.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I am a New York State certified special education teacher with experience teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the general education classroom. I have experience with students from elementary to high school students. I also have a background in literacy.
Common Core

Common Core

I am NYS certified in Social Studies, Special Education, and Literacy. During my college career my primary focus was implementing and differentiating curriculums to the Common Core State Standards. I am familiar with the NY Social Studies Frame Work, NY ELA Modules, and NY Math Modules
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a New York Certified teacher with a strong focus on student's individual need. I am familiar with Common Core State Standards and getting students to meet these standards in math, reading, and writing. I have experience with 2nd grade math and English. I have experience with 4th grade English and math.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I have tutored students in math and English from grades 2nd-6th. I have experience with identifying essential skills for elementary math. I’ve worked with students to address elementary gaps to prepare them for future math concepts.
English

English

I have taught English to 9th-12th graders for 3 years. I have tutored students in English Language arts for 5 years and have experience preparing students for work outside of the classroom.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

Have taught pre algebra for 2 years in a school setting, Have retaught the skills and strategies of pre algebra in a special education setting. Have tutored pre algebra for 6th and 8th grade.
Reading

Reading

I have my Masters in Literacy and special education. I have taught reading in the middle and high school level. I have tutored and done graduate work with elementary and high school students targeting students weaknesses. When working with students I create plans to improve their weaknesses by implementing their individual strengths.
Regents

Regents

I have generalist special education certification, therefore making me responsible for instruction of all subjects in 7th-12th grade. I have successfully tutored, taught, and prepared students for Regents exams in all content areas. I have administered various Regents exams and scored the social studies Regents exams.
Social Studies

Social Studies

New York State certified social studies teacher with experience in teaching American history and global history. I taught and designed lessons for 7th and 8th grade social studies classes. I privately tutored and retaught the global curriculum and American history curriculum.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I am a New York State certified special education teacher. I have my Masters degree in special education and literacy. I have experience working with pre-k to high school students.
Study Skills

Study Skills

Currently I am working on obtaining my masters of science in literacy 5-12 and special education 7-12. These courses have adequately prepared me for presenting students with a variety of study strategies, to find he strategy that works for each individual student. My study skills also focus on student organization to help keeping students adequately prepared for future assignments.
World History

World History

I am a New York State certified social studies teacher with experience teaching and tutoring global studies. I have graded and proctored the New York State global regents exam.
Geography
Geometry
Government & Politics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Proofreading
Writing
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Introductory lesson

My son feels very good after his first lesson. I am very hopeful that he will overcome his weaknesses in Reading and Writing.

Sharanjit, 9 lessons with Courtney

Understands teen minds!

Courtney was thorough and patient with my 15 yr old and realized the problems, explaining geometry in plain language she got!! She also knows what concepts will be needed through the year and focuses on them.

Kathy, 5 lessons with Courtney
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