Master's in Deaf Ed, fluent in sign language, experienced teacher

Karen C.

I love teaching most because of the light that comes on in a student's eyes when they begin to grasp a new concept. I have 26 years of experience teaching students from age 4 through 6th grade in Deaf education, special education, and regular education, as well as teaching and tutoring adults. I also tutored my students and others outside of school during most of those years.
I have a Master's degree in Deaf education and a Bachelor's degree in elementary education, with certifications in PK-6th grade (birth-21 Deaf ed.), special education and ESL. While teaching full time, I also taught classes outside of school in American Sign Language.
As well as 10 years of experience in Deaf education, I have interpreted in several types of situations and taught American sign language to kids and adults alike. I was a BEI certified Sign Language Interpreter from 1997 through 2002. Most of my sign language was learned in real life settings with Deaf friends, followed up by various classes.
Teaching Deaf kids means a strong emphasis on language - helping students who often have significant language delays. Also, the majority of my teaching experience is in kindergarten, first and second grade, where learning to read and write is critical.
My years of experience in several different elementary schools in various locations has helped me learn how to reach students from a plethora of backgrounds and situations with diverse learning styles.
For your convenience, I prefer to come to you for your tutoring sessions, whether it be in your home, or we meet at a library or other location. I will help students with homework from school, use materials you choose yourself, or I am happy to provide all of the materials necessary for a successful tutoring environment.
Working with me will be beneficial for your academic success as well as fun, because we always learn and retain more when we are having fun!