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Fun, Experienced Learning Specialist, Great with Reluctant Readers!
Kathleen S.

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If you or your child needs support with any subject, I can help! I'm Bank Street educated and certified in both general ed and literacy, plus have almost 20 years experience tutoring students aged 5 to 19. My students have a variety of special needs, and my job is to find a way for them to become more successful in school and life. We frequently play games and do projects as a way to integrate academic skills into real life situations. Past projects include learning to crochet, doing...

If you or your child needs support with any subject, I can help! I'm Bank Street educated and certified in both general ed and literacy, plus have almost 20 years experience tutoring students aged 5 to 19. My students have a variety of special needs, and my job is to find a way for them to become more successful in school and life. We frequently play games and do projects as a way to integrate academic skills into real life situations. Past projects include learning to crochet, doing origami, cooking, and even designing our own games. I gleefully admit that I'm also a bit of a comic book and sci-fi nerd. Going to school can be a tiring and difficult job! I work hard to make learning fun as well as productive.
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Education

Grinnell College
English
Bank Street College of Education
MEd
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $40
  • Rate details: 2 Hour sessions: $80 Group rates: 2 students $75; 3 students $100
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 4/27/2017

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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ADHD

ADHD

In addition to working at progressive, inclusive private schools as a classroom teacher and learning specialist, I also have taken multiple special education classes both during my matriculation at Bank Street and since, in pursuit of my complete special education certification. To keep my practice up to date and strengthen my classroom skills, I took several online mini-courses with CHADD. I regularly read articles and discuss "tricks" or customized interventions with other staff and our consulting psychologist to help our students get the best advantage possible against their challenges. Also, I have fought a mild attention deficit problem all my life, which drives me to better understand the problem and try harder to help kids in a similar boat to avoid the long-term issues I've had.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

In addition to my literacy specialty at Bank Street, I have taken separate classes on Orton-Gillingham methods and RAVE-O. I have work with multiple students both past and present, ages 7 to 15, who have had different challenges related to dyslexia, including decoding, spelling, sentence construction and organization, and comprehension (especially in subject area reading and in math). My tutoring has included children with dyslexia for the NYC Department of Ed for the past eight years (ongoing), but I had worked with similar students in a private setting previously.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I am NYS certified in elementary education and literacy with a Master's degree from Bank Street College of Education. I also have more than 10 years teaching experience at both public and private schools, primarily in Brooklyn. My Bachelor's degree from Grinnell College was in English, and I am an avid reader interested in many subjects. In addition to my literacy specialty at Bank Street, I have taken separate classes on Orton-Gillingham methods and RAVE-O.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I am NYS certified in elementary education and literacy with a Master's degree from Bank Street College of Education. I also have more than eight years teaching experience at both public and private schools, primarily in Brooklyn.
Elementary Science

Elementary Science

I am NYS certified in elementary education and literacy with a Master's degree from Bank Street College of Education. I also have more than eight years teaching experience at both public and private schools, primarily in Brooklyn. My Bachelor's degree from Grinnell College was in English, and I am an avid reader interested in many subjects, most especially the sciences. In addition to my literacy specialty at Bank Street, I have taken separate classes on Orton-Gillingham methods and RAVE-O.
English

English

I am NYS certified in elementary education and literacy with a Master's degree from Bank Street College of Education. I also have more than 10 years teaching experience at both public and private schools, primarily in Brooklyn. My Bachelor's degree was in English from Grinnell College, and I am an avid reader interested in many subjects.
Grammar

Grammar

I am NYS certified in elementary education and literacy with a Master's degree from Bank Street College of Education. I also have more than eight years teaching experience at both public and private schools, primarily in Brooklyn. My Bachelor's degree from Grinnell College was in English, and I am an avid reader interested in many subjects.
Literature

Literature

I am NYS certified in elementary education and literacy with a Master's degree from Bank Street College of Education. I also have more than eight years teaching experience at both public and private schools, primarily in Brooklyn. My Bachelor's degree from Grinnell College was in English, and I am an avid reader interested in many subjects.
Phonics

Phonics

I've taken Orton-Gillingham classes, a RAVE-O workshop, and have 10 years practice using PAF and Wilson components, customized for student needs. I work as a reading specialist for first and second grades at my school, focusing on remediation. For four years, I have conducted all the reading assessments for our school to inform teachers' class instruction and keep track of class progress. For the lower grades, this often includes evaluating phonics knowledge and making recommendations for student support.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I am NYS certified in elementary education and literacy with a Master's degree from Bank Street College of Education. I also have more than eight years teaching experience at both public and private schools, primarily in Brooklyn. My Bachelor's degree from Grinnell College was in English, and I am an avid reader interested in many subjects. In addition to my literacy specialty at Bank Street, I have taken separate classes on Orton-Gillingham methods and RAVE-O.
Reading

Reading

I am NYS certified in elementary education and literacy with a Master's degree from Bank Street College of Education. I also have more than 10 years teaching experience at both public and private schools, plus private tutoring, with a focus on remediation. My Bachelor's degree from Grinnell College was in English, and I am an avid reader interested in many subjects. In addition to my literacy specialty at Bank Street, I have taken separate classes on Orton-Gillingham methods and RAVE-O.
Spelling

Spelling

I am NYS certified in elementary education and literacy with a Master's degree from Bank Street College of Education. I also have more than eight years teaching experience at both public and private schools, primarily in Brooklyn. My Bachelor's degree from Grinnell College was in English, and I am an avid reader interested in many subjects. In addition to my literacy specialty at Bank Street, I have taken separate classes on Orton-Gillingham methods and RAVE-O.
Study Skills

Study Skills

In addition to working for many years to overcome my own learning issues (and finally making it through to my Master's degree), I have worked for several years as a classroom teacher and learning specialist in progressive education environments where we help kids with all kinds of issues deal with the hurdles of school life. I've worked with elementary, middle school, and high school students to help them achieve more organized, efficient, and productive study routines. They also make some pretty great projects and papers.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

The key to education is knowing words! I strongly encourage knowledge of word roots in studying vocabulary, which will help you prepare for almost every kind of reading challenge. And now, the spiel: I am NYS certified in elementary education and literacy with a Master's degree from Bank Street College of Education. I also have more than eight years teaching experience at both public and private schools, primarily in Brooklyn. My Bachelor's degree from Grinnell College was in English, and I am an avid reader interested in many subjects. In addition to my literacy specialty at Bank Street, I have taken separate classes on Orton-Gillingham methods and RAVE-O.
Writing

Writing

Being able to express yourself clearly is the thing that allows others to see how smart you are, and writing is a big part of that expression. I am NYS certified in elementary education and literacy with a Master's degree from Bank Street College of Education. I also have more than eight years teaching experience at both public and private schools, primarily in Brooklyn. My Bachelor's degree from Grinnell College was in English, and I am an avid reader interested in many subjects. In addition to my literacy specialty at Bank Street, I have taken separate classes on Orton-Gillingham methods and RAVE-O.
ACT English
ACT Reading
PSAT
SAT Reading
SAT Writing

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Our 1st visit with Kathleen was a success! Our daughter wants to continue learning math with her, and that's a big accomplishment for a girl who dreaded math. We look forward to ongoing lessons. Much thanks!

Rachele, 3 lessons with Kathleen
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