Certified Educator | 2 Master's Degrees | 15+ Years Experience
Lynetta H.

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I am a certified educator with over 15 years of professional teaching experience and two master's degrees: one in Upper Elementary Montessori Education from Oklahoma City University and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a concentration in Special Education from Oklahoma State University. My Oklahoma teaching certifications include Elementary Education (Grades 1–8), Elementary Special Education (Grades 1–8), and Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K–12).

My teaching experience spans Pre-K...

My teaching experience spans Pre-K through 12th grade in public, private, charter, and homeschool/co-op settings, including both in-person and online instruction. I have also provided individualized instruction to adult learners, particularly in music. My experience includes reading, writing, mathematics, grammar, phonics, study skills, executive functioning, handwriting, and music instruction. I am also a Certified Learning Without Tears Handwriting Specialist and hold certifications in Precision Nutrition, along with a C.I.D. (Certified Interior Design) Interior Decorators License.

I believe effective teaching begins with understanding the individual learner. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I focus on identifying strengths, recognizing areas that need additional support, and developing appropriate instructional strategies. Whether helping a young child build foundational skills, supporting a teenager through academic challenges, or teaching an adult something new, my goal is to provide patient, engaging instruction that strengthens understanding, builds confidence, and encourages lasting independence.

Education

Southern Nazarene Univeristiy
Education

Oklahoma City University
Masters

Oklahoma State University
MEd

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ADHD

I am an Oklahoma-certified special education teacher with a master's degree, more than 15 years of professional teaching experience, and certification in Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K–12). My certification encompasses students with learning disabilities and mild to moderate intellectual or behavioral challenges, including educational needs commonly associated with ADHD. My instructional approach emphasizes executive functioning, attention and focus, organization, task initiation, time management, emotional and behavioral self-regulation, and individualized academic support. I incorporate structured routines, visual supports, positive reinforcement, differentiated instruction, and evidence-based classroom strategies to help students develop independence, strengthen academic skills, and experience greater success in their learning environments. I recognize that ADHD affects students differently and tailor instruction to each student's individual strengths, challenges, and educational goals.

American History

I am an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of teaching experience, including elementary education and special education. My American History instruction emphasizes the founding of the United States, colonial history, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the development of our constitutional federal republic, and significant historical events and figures. I help students develop historical understanding through primary sources, chronological reasoning, reading comprehension, and thoughtful discussion of historical events and their lasting significance. My instructional approach is tailored to each student's grade level, learning abilities, and academic goals, with an emphasis on historical accuracy, critical thinking, and meaningful understanding rather than memorization alone.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I am an Oklahoma-certified special education teacher with a master's degree, more than 15 years of professional teaching experience, and certification in Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K–12). My certification encompasses students with learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual or behavioral challenges, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) profiles aligned with this level of educational support. My instructional approach emphasizes individualized academic instruction, communication development, social-emotional learning, executive functioning, behavioral self-regulation, and the development of functional independence. I incorporate structured routines, visual supports, differentiated instruction, positive reinforcement, and individualized learning strategies to accommodate diverse communication styles, sensory needs, and learning differences. I recognize that every student with autism has unique strengths, challenges, and educational goals, and I strive to provide a supportive, predictable, and encouraging learning environment that promotes confidence, meaningful progress, and academic success.

Dyslexia

I am an Oklahoma-certified special education teacher with a master's degree, more than 15 years of professional teaching experience, and certification in Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K–12), Elementary Special Education (Grades 1–8), and Elementary Education (Grades 1–8). My special education credentials encompass students with learning disabilities, including those who experience reading, spelling, and written language difficulties associated with dyslexia. My instructional approach emphasizes phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, sound-symbol relationships, decoding, encoding, spelling patterns, reading fluency, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension. I incorporate explicit, systematic literacy instruction, multisensory learning activities, structured practice, and individualized accommodations to support students with diverse learning needs. As a certified Learning Without Tears Handwriting Specialist, I also bring additional training in handwriting development and written expression. My goal is to help students strengthen foundational literacy skills, develop effective learning strategies, build confidence, and become more independent readers and writers.

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of teaching experience, including special education and individualized academic instruction. My background includes helping students strengthen foundational skills in reading comprehension, writing, mathematics, organization, and study habits while adapting instruction to their individual learning needs. I use structured lessons, clear explanations, positive reinforcement, and engaging instructional strategies to help elementary students develop essential academic skills. My goal is to create a patient, encouraging learning environment that builds confidence, promotes independence, and supports long-term academic success.

Elementary Math

I am an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of teaching experience, including elementary education and special education. My mathematics instruction encompasses the four core strands of Oklahoma's Mathematics Academic Standards: Numbers and Operations, Algebraic Reasoning and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, and Data and Probability. I provide individualized instruction in foundational mathematics, including number sense, basic operations, fractions, decimals, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning, using visual models, hands-on activities, and real-world applications. My approach emphasizes conceptual understanding, confidence, and independent problem-solving while adapting instruction to each student's grade level, abilities, and learning needs.

Elementary Science

I am an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of teaching experience, including elementary education and special education. My elementary science instruction encompasses life science, physical science, Earth and space science, and scientific inquiry, with an emphasis on age-appropriate concepts and grade-level learning objectives. I help students explore scientific principles through observation, hands-on activities, visual demonstrations, guided investigations, and real-world examples that encourage curiosity and critical thinking. My individualized teaching approach accommodates diverse learning styles and abilities while helping students develop scientific reasoning, strengthen foundational knowledge, and build confidence in their understanding of the natural world.

English

I am an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of teaching experience, including elementary education and special education. My English Language Arts instruction incorporates Oklahoma's eight overarching ELA standards: Speaking and Listening, Reading Foundations and the Reading and Writing Process, Critical Reading and Writing, Vocabulary, Language, Research, Multimodal Literacies, and Independent Reading and Writing. I provide individualized instruction in reading comprehension, phonics, grammar, spelling, vocabulary development, sentence structure, written expression, and critical thinking. My teaching approach emphasizes evidence-based literacy strategies, guided practice, and differentiated instruction to help students develop strong communication skills, reading proficiency, writing confidence, and independent learning abilities.

ESL/ESOL

I am an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of teaching experience, including elementary education, special education, and individualized instruction for students with diverse learning needs. My educational background equips me to support English language learners in developing foundational communication skills, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading comprehension, grammar, and written expression. I incorporate visual supports, explicit instruction, conversational practice, modeling, and differentiated learning strategies to make English language development accessible and engaging. My approach emphasizes practical communication, cultural sensitivity, and building confidence while adapting instruction to each student's English proficiency level, learning abilities, and personal goals.

Executive Functioning

I am an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of teaching experience, including special education and individualized instruction for students with diverse learning needs. My teaching credentials include Elementary Special Education (Grades 1–8) and Mild–Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K–12), providing a strong foundation for supporting students who experience challenges with executive functioning skills. I help students develop organization, time management, task initiation, planning, prioritization, working memory strategies, emotional regulation, and independent problem-solving through structured routines, visual supports, explicit instruction, and individualized strategies. My goal is to help students strengthen self-management skills, build confidence, increase independence, and develop practical strategies that support academic success and everyday functioning.

Geography

I am an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of teaching experience, including elementary education and special education. My geography instruction encompasses physical and human geography, map reading, geographic coordinates, continents and oceans, landforms, climate, natural resources, population, and the relationships between people and their environments. I help students develop geographic literacy through maps, globes, visual demonstrations, geographic comparisons, and real-world applications that strengthen spatial reasoning and critical thinking. My individualized instructional approach accommodates diverse learning abilities and emphasizes understanding geographic patterns, regional characteristics, and the connections between geography, history, culture, and everyday life.

Grammar

I am an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of teaching experience, including elementary education and special education. My grammar instruction emphasizes the conventions of standard English, including parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, verb tenses, sentence structure, capitalization, punctuation, and correct word usage. I help students develop strong written communication skills through explicit instruction, sentence construction, editing and proofreading exercises, guided practice, and meaningful writing applications. My individualized teaching approach accommodates diverse learning abilities and focuses on strengthening grammatical understanding, improving writing accuracy, and building confidence in both written and verbal communication.

Handwriting

I am a Certified Learning Without Tears Handwriting Specialist with over 15 years of teaching experience and dual Master's degrees in Montessori Education and Special Education. As a certified educator in Elementary Education and Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K–12), I provide specialized, individualized handwriting instruction tailored to students with diverse learning needs, fine-motor challenges, and developmental differences. Areas of Expertise Include: • Mechanical Precision: Letter formation, proper pencil grip, spacing, size relationships, and alignment. • Fluency & Remediation: Reversing poor habits, building writing speed, and transforming legibility. • Multisensory Intervention: Utilizing structured, tactile, and developmentally appropriate strategies to replace frustration with confidence and independence.

Homeschool

I am a certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of teaching experience, including special education and individualized instruction. My background includes developing personalized lessons, adapting curriculum to different learning styles, and supporting students across multiple academic subjects and grade levels. I understand the importance of flexible instruction, structured learning routines, and individualized academic goals in a homeschool environment. I strive to help homeschooling families provide a positive, engaging educational experience that strengthens foundational skills, encourages independent learning, and builds student confidence.

Music Theory

I have been teaching music since high school, providing instruction in vocal music, piano, beginner guitar, and foundational music theory to students of varying ages and experience levels. My music theory instruction includes reading musical notation, sight-reading, rhythm, time signatures, key signatures, scales, intervals, note values, musical terminology, and the relationship between written music and practical performance. I am also an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of professional teaching experience, including special education and individualized instruction. My teaching approach combines clear explanations, guided practice, ear training, and practical musical applications to help students develop a strong understanding of music theory, improve their musicianship, and build confidence in reading, interpreting, and performing music.

Nutrition

I hold a Precision Nutrition Level 1 (PN L1) Nutrition Certification, along with a Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery Certification, providing specialized education in nutrition principles, healthy lifestyle habits, and the relationship between nutrition, sleep, stress, and overall well-being. My nutrition knowledge includes macronutrients, micronutrients, energy balance, hydration, dietary patterns, and evidence-based approaches to sustainable health and wellness. I am also an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of professional teaching experience, allowing me to explain complex concepts clearly and adapt instruction to individual learning needs. My tutoring approach emphasizes nutrition literacy, practical applications, critical thinking, and helping students develop a sound understanding of nutritional science without promoting restrictive diets or one-size-fits-all approaches.

Phonics

I am an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of teaching experience, including elementary education and special education. My phonics instruction focuses on foundational literacy skills, including phonological and phonemic awareness, letter-sound relationships, blending, segmenting, decoding, encoding, spelling patterns, and word recognition. I incorporate explicit, systematic phonics instruction, multisensory learning activities, guided reading practice, and individualized strategies to support students with varying learning abilities, including those who experience reading difficulties. My goal is to help students develop accurate decoding skills, improve reading fluency, strengthen spelling abilities, and establish the foundational literacy skills necessary for confident, independent reading.

Physical Science

I am an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of teaching experience, including elementary education and special education. My physical science instruction encompasses foundational concepts in physics and chemistry, including matter and its properties, states of matter, energy, forces and motion, gravity, electricity, magnetism, heat, light, sound, and basic chemical and physical changes. I help students understand scientific principles through hands-on investigations, visual demonstrations, guided experiments, scientific vocabulary development, and real-world applications that encourage observation, inquiry, and critical thinking. My individualized teaching approach accommodates diverse learning abilities and emphasizes conceptual understanding, scientific reasoning, problem-solving, and building confidence in physical science.

Reading

I am a certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of teaching experience, including special education and individualized reading instruction. My background includes helping students develop foundational literacy skills, reading fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking through structured and personalized instruction. I adapt my teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities, using guided reading, targeted practice, and positive reinforcement to strengthen understanding and confidence. My goal is to help students become more capable, independent readers who can successfully apply their reading skills across academic subjects and everyday life.

Social Studies

I am an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of professional teaching experience, including elementary education and special education. My social studies instruction encompasses United States history, world history, geography, civics, government, economics, and cultural studies, with an emphasis on Oklahoma's Academic Standards for Social Studies. I help students understand historical events, geographic relationships, civic responsibilities, constitutional principles, and the development of the United States as a constitutional federal republic. My teaching approach incorporates primary and secondary sources, maps, timelines, historical analysis, guided discussion, and real-world connections to strengthen critical thinking and reading comprehension. I adapt instruction to each student's grade level, learning abilities, and educational goals while encouraging historical accuracy, informed citizenship, and a meaningful understanding of the world.

Special Needs

I am an Oklahoma-certified special education teacher with a master's degree, more than 15 years of professional teaching experience, and certification in Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K–12), Elementary Special Education (Grades 1–8), and Elementary Education (Grades 1–8). My credentials encompass instruction for students with learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual or behavioral challenges, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) profiles aligned with mild/moderate educational support needs. My instructional approach emphasizes individualized academic instruction, differentiated learning strategies, executive functioning, communication development, social-emotional learning, behavioral self-regulation, and functional independence. I incorporate structured routines, visual supports, multisensory instruction, positive reinforcement, and individualized accommodations to address each student's unique strengths, challenges, and educational goals. With extensive experience in special education, I strive to create a supportive, encouraging, and structured learning environment that promotes academic achievement, confidence, independence, and meaningful personal growth.

Spelling

I am an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of professional teaching experience, including elementary education and special education. My spelling instruction emphasizes phonemic awareness, phonics, sound-symbol relationships, spelling patterns, syllable division, word families, prefixes, suffixes, root words, and commonly used irregular words. I incorporate explicit, systematic instruction, multisensory learning strategies, word study activities, dictation, and meaningful writing practice to help students understand spelling patterns rather than rely solely on memorization. My individualized teaching approach accommodates diverse learning abilities, including students with learning disabilities and literacy challenges. My goal is to strengthen spelling accuracy, word recognition, vocabulary development, and written communication while helping students become confident, independent readers and writers.

Study Skills

I am an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of professional teaching experience, including elementary education and special education. My study skills instruction focuses on organization, time management, effective note-taking, reading comprehension, test preparation, memory strategies, goal setting, and developing productive study habits. I incorporate individualized learning strategies, executive functioning support, structured routines, and practical techniques to help students improve concentration, task completion, information retention, and academic independence. My experience working with students of diverse learning abilities allows me to identify individual challenges and adapt instruction to meet each student's needs. My goal is to help students develop effective, sustainable study habits that strengthen academic performance, build confidence, and encourage lifelong learning.

Vocabulary

I am an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of professional teaching experience, including elementary education and special education. My vocabulary instruction focuses on word meanings, context clues, synonyms, antonyms, multiple-meaning words, prefixes, suffixes, Greek and Latin roots, and academic vocabulary development. I incorporate explicit vocabulary instruction, word analysis, reading comprehension activities, meaningful writing exercises, and multisensory learning strategies to help students understand, retain, and confidently apply new vocabulary. My individualized teaching approach accommodates diverse learning abilities and emphasizes strengthening language comprehension, verbal expression, reading fluency, and written communication. My goal is to help students develop a rich, functional vocabulary that supports academic achievement, effective communication, and lifelong learning.

World History

I am an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of professional teaching experience, including elementary education and special education. My world history instruction encompasses ancient civilizations, classical societies, medieval history, the Renaissance, the Reformation, global exploration, revolutions, industrialization, the World Wars, and major developments in modern world history. I emphasize historical accuracy, chronological understanding, geography, cultural perspectives, primary and secondary source analysis, and the political, economic, and social factors that have shaped civilizations throughout history. My individualized teaching approach incorporates maps, timelines, historical documents, guided discussions, and critical-thinking activities to help students understand historical events, recognize connections between civilizations, and evaluate their lasting influence on the modern world.

Writing

I am an Oklahoma-certified educator with a master's degree and more than 15 years of professional teaching experience, including elementary education and special education. My writing instruction encompasses sentence and paragraph development, grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, essay organization, creative writing, narrative writing, informational and explanatory writing, persuasive and argumentative writing, and research-based assignments. I emphasize the complete writing process, including brainstorming, planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing, while incorporating Oklahoma's Academic Standards for English Language Arts. My individualized teaching approach includes graphic organizers, structured writing strategies, modeling, guided practice, and constructive feedback to accommodate diverse learning abilities and strengthen written expression. My goal is to help students organize their thoughts, communicate ideas clearly, develop their individual writing voices, and become confident, independent writers.

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