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I am a Pennsylvania-certified teacher and experienced tutor with more than 20 years of experience working with students from early elementary through adult learners. I currently teach 5th grade at Saint Patrick Catholic School in Malvern, PA. My teaching experience also includes 8th grade Language Arts, middle school substitute teaching for grades 4–8, and one-on-one tutoring since 2006.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Elementary Education from Wilkes University, a...

I am a Pennsylvania-certified teacher and experienced tutor with more than 20 years of experience working with students from early elementary through adult learners. I currently teach 5th grade at Saint Patrick Catholic School in Malvern, PA. My teaching experience also includes 8th grade Language Arts, middle school substitute teaching for grades 4–8, and one-on-one tutoring since 2006.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Elementary Education from Wilkes University, a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate in Elementary Education (K–6), and a Pennsylvania Instructional II Certificate in English Language Arts.

As a tutor, I provide individualized instruction in reading, writing, English Language Arts, math, homework support, study skills, organization, and test preparation. I assess each student's strengths and areas for growth and create lessons based on their learning style, academic goals, and skill level. My approach includes modeling, guided practice, repetition, multisensory strategies, hands-on activities, and positive reinforcement.

I have extensive experience working with students with different learning abilities and understand the importance of patience, encouragement, and adapting instruction to meet individual needs. My goal is not simply to help students complete an assignment, but to strengthen foundational skills, build confidence, develop independence, and help students become successful lifelong learners.

In addition to classroom teaching and private tutoring, I have volunteered as a Special Education Instructional Aide and have experience providing educational support in community programs. These experiences have strengthened my ability to connect with students, recognize their individual needs, and create a supportive learning environment.

I am passionate about helping students discover their strengths and reach their full academic potential.

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Wilkes University
English and Educatio
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ADHD

ADHD

As a Pennsylvania-certified teacher with more than 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I have worked with students who have a wide range of learning styles, attention needs, and academic challenges. I use individualized instruction, clear routines, structured lessons, repetition, multisensory strategies, positive reinforcement, and frequent opportunities for guided practice to help students stay engaged and successful. My experience includes one-on-one tutoring as well as elementary and middle school classroom instruction, where I regularly adapt lessons and expectations to meet individual student needs. My goal is to help students with ADHD build academic skills, confidence, organization, focus, and greater independence as learners.
Anatomy

Anatomy

As a Pennsylvania-certified teacher with more than 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I have a strong background in helping students understand complex concepts through clear, structured, and individualized instruction. I can help students learn anatomy terminology, body systems, organs, anatomical structures, and their functions using explanations, visual learning, repetition, and connections to real-world examples. My experience teaching students with a wide range of learning abilities has taught me to break challenging material into manageable steps and adapt instruction to each student's needs. My goal is to help students develop a strong understanding of anatomy while building confidence and effective study skills.
Common Core

Common Core

I am a Pennsylvania-certified teacher with more than 20 years of experience teaching and tutoring students from elementary through middle school. I currently teach 5th grade and regularly plan instruction, assess student progress, and adapt lessons to address individual learning needs while aligning instruction with grade-level academic standards. My experience includes teaching reading, writing, English Language Arts, and mathematics, as well as providing one-on-one tutoring tailored to each student's strengths and areas for growth. I help students understand grade-level concepts, strengthen foundational skills, develop critical-thinking strategies, and build confidence in meeting academic expectations.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I am a 5th-grade teacher with 20 years of teaching experience and a strong background in English Language Arts and creative writing. I help students develop their writing skills by teaching them how to create engaging stories, develop characters, organize their ideas, and use descriptive language. I work with students at different ability levels and tailor my instruction to help each student become a more confident and effective writer. My goal is to make creative writing enjoyable while helping students strengthen the skills they need to succeed academically.
Earth Science

Earth Science

I am a teacher with 20 years of teaching experience and a strong background in helping students develop the academic skills they need to succeed across subject areas, including Earth Science. I help students understand challenging concepts by breaking information into manageable steps, connecting ideas to real-world examples, and using engaging learning activities. I also support students with reading comprehension, organizing notes, studying, managing assignments, and preparing for tests. My goal is to build each student's confidence, strengthen understanding, and develop independent learning skills.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring students in grades K–6, with a strong understanding of the academic and developmental needs of elementary learners. As a current fifth-grade teacher and Pennsylvania-certified elementary educator, I work with students to strengthen foundational skills in reading, writing, mathematics, vocabulary, and overall academic organization. I enjoy making challenging concepts understandable by breaking them into manageable steps, using hands-on activities and real-world examples, and adjusting instruction when a student needs a different approach. My goal is to help elementary students build strong academic foundations while developing confidence, curiosity, and the independence they need to become successful learners.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I am currently a 5th-grade teacher with 20 years of teaching experience and a strong background in elementary mathematics. I help students build a solid foundation in math concepts, including number sense, fractions, decimals, multiplication, division, order of operations, and problem-solving strategies. I tailor my lessons to each student's learning style and use clear explanations, hands-on activities, and real-world examples to make math engaging and easier to understand. My goal is to build confidence, strengthen skills, and help students become independent problem-solvers.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I hold a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Elementary Education and have 20 years of teaching experience, specializing in English Language Arts. I currently teach and oversee ELA instruction for the entire 5th grade and have previously taught 8th grade, along with students across various grade levels in between. I help students develop strong essay-writing skills, including organizing ideas, writing clear thesis statements, developing paragraphs with supporting evidence, and strengthening grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. My goal is to help each student become a confident, effective writer who can communicate ideas clearly and successfully meet academic expectations.
Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning

As a Pennsylvania-certified teacher with more than 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I help students develop the executive functioning skills they need to become more organized, focused, and independent learners. I support students with time management, task initiation, organization, working memory, planning, study skills, and problem-solving through individualized strategies and structured routines. I tailor my approach to each student's strengths and needs, using modeling, guided practice, repetition, visual supports, and practical strategies that can be applied at school and at home. My goal is to help students take greater ownership of their learning, build confidence, and develop skills that support long-term academic success.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

I hold a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Elementary Education and have 20 years of teaching experience, specializing in English Language Arts. I currently teach ELA to 5th-grade students and have previously taught 8th grade, along with students across various grade levels in between. I help students develop their fiction-writing skills by creating engaging plots, developing believable characters, building settings, using descriptive language, and organizing stories with strong beginnings, middles, and endings. My goal is to make writing creative and enjoyable while helping students strengthen their storytelling abilities, express their imaginations, and become confident writers.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I am a teacher with 20 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Elementary Education, and a strong background in curriculum development and individualized instruction. In addition to working full-time as a teacher, I have also homeschooled my own child, giving me firsthand experience balancing academic goals, personalized learning, and the flexibility that homeschooling requires. I specialize in English Language Arts and help students strengthen their reading comprehension, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and critical-thinking skills. My goal is to support homeschooling families with engaging, individualized lessons that build confidence, encourage independence, and help students succeed academically.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I am a 5th-grade teacher with 20 years of teaching experience and a strong background in English Language Arts, writing, grammar, and editing. I help students improve their proofreading skills by identifying and correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and word-choice errors. I work with students of different ability levels and provide individualized instruction to help them become more confident, careful, and effective writers. My goal is to make proofreading approachable while helping students develop skills they can apply independently to all of their writing.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I am a teacher with 20 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Elementary Education, and a strong background in English Language Arts and communication. I help students develop public speaking skills, including organizing ideas, writing engaging speeches, speaking clearly, and presenting information with confidence. Through my teaching experience across multiple grade levels, I understand how to help students overcome nervousness, connect with their audience, and communicate their ideas effectively. My goal is to create a supportive environment where students can build confidence and become comfortable, capable speakers.
Reading

Reading

Reading has been a central part of my teaching and tutoring experience for more than 20 years, working with students from early elementary through middle school. I help students strengthen phonics, fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension, main idea, sequencing, inference, and evidence-based responses while encouraging them to become confident and engaged readers. I use a combination of guided reading, discussion, modeling, targeted practice, and individualized support to identify skill gaps and help students make measurable progress. My goal is to make reading less frustrating and more meaningful while helping each student develop the skills and confidence to read independently.
Spelling

Spelling

As a Pennsylvania-certified teacher with more than 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I help students build strong spelling, vocabulary, and language skills through engaging, individualized instruction. I use creative lessons and activities such as spelling games, word puzzles, word sorts, matching activities, spelling challenges, and hands-on practice to make learning memorable and enjoyable. I tailor instruction to each student's grade level, learning style, and areas of difficulty while reinforcing phonics, word patterns, prefixes, suffixes, and vocabulary. My goal is to help students become confident spellers while strengthening their overall reading and writing skills.
Study Skills

Study Skills

As a Pennsylvania-certified teacher with more than 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I help students develop effective study habits and strategies that improve academic success. I provide individualized support with organization, time management, note-taking, test preparation, active reading, memorization, task initiation, and creating effective study schedules. I use structured routines, modeling, guided practice, repetition, and practical strategies tailored to each student's strengths, needs, and learning preferences. My goal is to help students become more confident, organized, independent, and successful learners.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

As a Pennsylvania-certified teacher with more than 20 years of classroom teaching and one-on-one tutoring experience, I help students develop strong vocabulary skills through meaningful, engaging instruction. I use creative activities such as word games, vocabulary challenges, context clues, word relationships, and hands-on learning while integrating vocabulary into reading, writing, science, social studies, and everyday experiences. I connect new words to students’ interests and prior knowledge so they understand not only what words mean, but how and when to use them. My goal is to make vocabulary relevant and memorable while building confident readers, writers, and communicators.
Writing

Writing

I am a 5th-grade teacher with 20 years of teaching experience and a strong background in English Language Arts and writing instruction. I help students strengthen their skills in creative writing, paragraph and essay structure, grammar, organization, vocabulary, and developing ideas clearly and effectively. I have experience working with students at different ability levels and tailor my instruction to meet each student's individual needs. My goal is to help students become confident writers who can communicate their ideas clearly and successfully.
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