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Jessica S.

Highly Effective Teacher with 10 + Years Experience

Highly Effective Teacher with 10 + Years Experience

$45/hour

5.0 (122 ratings)

  • 322 hours tutoring

About Jessica

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**I am NOT a Speech Pathologist. Please contact a licensed Speech Pathologist/Therapist if you need help with your child’s speech.** I do not accept Early Intervention or Severely disabled students for online tutoring.**

There are few things in life that bring me more joy than watching a student transition from confusion to comprehension. This joy is even sweeter when disability or hardship must also be overcome. I am used to and welcome challenge in the learning environment. I am always...

**I am NOT a Speech Pathologist. Please contact a licensed Speech Pathologist/Therapist if you need help with your child’s speech.** I do not accept Early Intervention or Severely disabled students for online tutoring.**

There are few things in life that bring me more joy than watching a student transition from confusion to comprehension. This joy is even sweeter when disability or hardship must also be overcome. I am used to and welcome challenge in the learning environment. I am always available to my students between lessons by phone, text, or email from 9am -9pm, Monday- Friday for homework questions or concerns at no additional charge.

My Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders gives me a more clinical view of problem/solution and speech/communication development; my professional education and student teaching experience in Special Education from James Madison University plus several years of teaching experience in public schools has given me an exceptional understanding of both Neurotypical learning as well as Neurodiverse (or Neuro-atypical) learners. I was designated as a "Highly Effective" teacher under "No Child Left Behind" legislation during my first year teaching. I owned a successful private tutoring business in a small town in southern Arizona for 6 years; I closed it when my husband's job took us cross-country. I have written and implemented IEP's. I have taught elementary Resource. I have tutored normally developing students for state-wide testing in public schools. I have taught elementary reading and math in public schools. I understand how to modify curriculum and assignments for either disability or learning environment differences. My "pass rate" and "goal reached" for the GED, ACT and SAT exams is 100%.

I have worked with students via VGo robot or webcam in a public school environment prior to COVID-19. I have a vast array of alternative education experiences that I can put to work to help your child succeed. I'm looking forward to meeting you!

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Education

James Madison University
CSD, SPED

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $45
  • Rate details: 1hr minimum unless other agreement is reached PRIOR to lesson No Show: If you do not arrive within 15 minutes of scheduled lesson start time, you will be charged for the full scheduled time.
  • Lesson cancellation: 3 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 1/9/2020

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Subjects

Computer

Desktop Publishing

Desktop Publishing

I hold a B.S. in Special Education and have taught students of all ages how to create MS Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, basic web sites, upload/insert photos from a camera (or other device, such as a PC, email file, etc), link to online videos, etc.

Corporate Training

Grammar,

Grammar

I am familiar with the rules of English grammar, and can explain the differences between a subject and predicate, different parts of speech, simple vs complex sentences, conjugation of verbs, etc.
Proofreading

Proofreading

What does ^ mean in terms of editing an essay? What about the phrase, "structure needs work?" Perhaps you've seen a vague, "what?" written alongside a paragraph; these are all areas in which I can help you decipher proofreading shorthand, as well as teaching you how to fix the errors and prevent them from re-occurring.

Elementary Education

Common Core,

Common Core

As a licensed teacher, I used the Common Core Career and College Readiness Standards to help my students prepare for college or for vocational training beyond high school.
Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education and have taught students grades K-5 in Reading/Language Arts, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies in public schools. Prior to receiving my degree in 2008, I had completed 400+ hours of supervised school practica (students' ages 3-15).
Elementary Math,

Elementary Math

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education and have worked with students who are neurotypical (no disability) as well as with students who have language and communication disorders, learning disabilities, and/or developmental disorders since 2005. I have taught and tutored elementary math (K-5) in public schools. I have privately tutored elementary math since 2011.
Elementary Science,

Elementary Science

I have taught students science lessons in public schools., including STEM challenges. I have also worked as a study skills tutor in college, teaching student-athletes how to study more efficiently and re-teaching subject material, including science, when necessary.
Grammar,

Grammar

I am familiar with the rules of English grammar, and can explain the differences between a subject and predicate, different parts of speech, simple vs complex sentences, conjugation of verbs, etc.
Homeschool,

Homeschool

I have worked with homeschool students since 2011; all of my homeschooled students have used a different curriculum. Every homeschooled family is unique. I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education and have worked with students who are neurotypical (no disability) as well as with students who have language and communication disorders, learning disabilities, and/or developmental disorders since 2005.
Phonics,

Phonics

Special Education teachers have the unique position of occasionally serving as a student's primary teacher in specific subjects. My very first year of teaching, I had the privilege of working with a group of students in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades as their primary Language Arts teacher. I am familiar with teaching reading using phonics, which starts by teaching letter sounds, word families, and blending sounds together.
Reading,

Reading

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education (K-12) and have taught students of all ages how study and learn more efficiently for their style of learning since 2005. I worked as a study skills tutor in college, teaching student-athletes how to study more efficiently and re-teaching subject material when necessary.
Spelling,

Spelling

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education (K-12) and have taught students of all ages how study and learn more efficiently for their style of learning. For some students, phonics and word study is a more efficient way to conquer consistent spelling errors. For others, little tips and tricks make it easier to remember when "i" comes before "e," and when it does not.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I hold a B.S. in Special Education and have taught students of all ages how study and learn more efficiently for their style of learning. I have also worked as a study skills tutor in college, teaching student-athletes how to study more efficiently and re-teaching subject material when necessary.
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

Vocabulary comes down to the adage of, "use it or lose it." Learning new vocabulary becomes much more difficult when you're not sure how to pronounce - or use- a specific word. This, among other strategies, makes learning new vocabulary much easier. I would love to help you study your vocabulary list, whether it's for a standardized test (such as the SAT), or for routine classwork.
Handwriting

English

English,

English

I have taught or tutored English/Language Arts in grades K-12 since 2005.
Grammar,

Grammar

I am familiar with the rules of English grammar, and can explain the differences between a subject and predicate, different parts of speech, simple vs complex sentences, conjugation of verbs, etc.
Literature,

Literature

I have taught or tutored Literature for grades K-12 since 2005. I have also tutored for the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and GED, all of which contain a Reading/Literature component. I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Special Education and have worked with students with language and communication disorders, learning disabilities, and developmental disorders since 2005 and I am able to effectively accommodate or modify Literature assignments for any disability.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

What does ^ mean in terms of editing an essay? What about the phrase, "structure needs work?" Perhaps you've seen a vague, "what?" written alongside a paragraph; these are all areas in which I can help you decipher proofreading shorthand, as well as teaching you how to fix the errors and prevent them from re-occurring.
Reading,

Reading

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education (K-12) and have taught students of all ages how study and learn more efficiently for their style of learning since 2005. I worked as a study skills tutor in college, teaching student-athletes how to study more efficiently and re-teaching subject material when necessary.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have tutored students in preparation for the SAT since 2014.
Spelling,

Spelling

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education (K-12) and have taught students of all ages how study and learn more efficiently for their style of learning. For some students, phonics and word study is a more efficient way to conquer consistent spelling errors. For others, little tips and tricks make it easier to remember when "i" comes before "e," and when it does not.
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

Vocabulary comes down to the adage of, "use it or lose it." Learning new vocabulary becomes much more difficult when you're not sure how to pronounce - or use- a specific word. This, among other strategies, makes learning new vocabulary much easier. I would love to help you study your vocabulary list, whether it's for a standardized test (such as the SAT), or for routine classwork.
SAT Writing, Writing

History

Geography,

Geography

I have taught or tutored Geography for elementary, middle and high school students since 2005.
American History, Government & Politics, World History

Homeschool

Biology,

Biology

I am familiar with concepts and subject matter taught in standard, honors, and AP Biology. This includes (but is not limited to): genetics, Mendelian patterns of inheritance, influences of LaMarck, Darwin, and Linnaeus on biological classification and the theories of Natural Selection and Evolution, anatomy, basic neuroscience, energy cycles, food chains/webs, etc.
Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education and have taught students grades K-5 in Reading/Language Arts, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies in public schools. Prior to receiving my degree in 2008, I had completed 400+ hours of supervised school practica (students' ages 3-15).
English,

English

I have taught or tutored English/Language Arts in grades K-12 since 2005.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Special Education and have worked with students with language and communication disorders, learning disabilities, and developmental disorders since 2005. I personally struggled with math through most of my education so I have a personal understanding of what it's like to struggle with math. I finally understood the core concepts of math as an adult and now enjoy teaching math as it is a personal victory for me.
Reading,

Reading

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education (K-12) and have taught students of all ages how study and learn more efficiently for their style of learning since 2005. I worked as a study skills tutor in college, teaching student-athletes how to study more efficiently and re-teaching subject material when necessary.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have tutored students in preparation for the SAT since 2014.
Spelling,

Spelling

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education (K-12) and have taught students of all ages how study and learn more efficiently for their style of learning. For some students, phonics and word study is a more efficient way to conquer consistent spelling errors. For others, little tips and tricks make it easier to remember when "i" comes before "e," and when it does not.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I hold a B.S. in Special Education and have taught students of all ages how study and learn more efficiently for their style of learning. I have also worked as a study skills tutor in college, teaching student-athletes how to study more efficiently and re-teaching subject material when necessary.
Handwriting, Writing

Math

Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Special Education and have worked with students with language and communication disorders, learning disabilities, and developmental disorders since 2005. I personally struggled with math through most of my education so I have a personal understanding of what it's like to struggle with math. I finally understood the core concepts of math as an adult and now enjoy teaching math as it is a personal victory for me.

Most Popular

Biology,

Biology

I am familiar with concepts and subject matter taught in standard, honors, and AP Biology. This includes (but is not limited to): genetics, Mendelian patterns of inheritance, influences of LaMarck, Darwin, and Linnaeus on biological classification and the theories of Natural Selection and Evolution, anatomy, basic neuroscience, energy cycles, food chains/webs, etc.
Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education and have taught students grades K-5 in Reading/Language Arts, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies in public schools. Prior to receiving my degree in 2008, I had completed 400+ hours of supervised school practica (students' ages 3-15).
English,

English

I have taught or tutored English/Language Arts in grades K-12 since 2005.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Special Education and have worked with students with language and communication disorders, learning disabilities, and developmental disorders since 2005. I personally struggled with math through most of my education so I have a personal understanding of what it's like to struggle with math. I finally understood the core concepts of math as an adult and now enjoy teaching math as it is a personal victory for me.
Reading,

Reading

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education (K-12) and have taught students of all ages how study and learn more efficiently for their style of learning since 2005. I worked as a study skills tutor in college, teaching student-athletes how to study more efficiently and re-teaching subject material when necessary.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I hold a B.S. in Special Education and have taught students of all ages how study and learn more efficiently for their style of learning. I have also worked as a study skills tutor in college, teaching student-athletes how to study more efficiently and re-teaching subject material when necessary.
Writing

Music

Ear Training,

Ear Training

Ear training is identifying a specific tone or pitch by simply hearing the tone. I understand music theory and pitch, which is the basis of ear training. I have been singing since 1993 and have sung in church choirs, school choirs, and community choirs as a child, teen, and adult. I am able to hear the difference in pitches down to less then one-half step.
General Music,

General Music

I started singing in 1993 and I doubt I will ever quit. I've had approximately 10 years of general music instruction and I'd love to share that with you! I have played the violin and can tune any string instrument. I am currently learning how to play acoustic guitar. I understand music theory well enough to compose music and do so for my daughter.
Sight Singing,

Sight Singing

Sight singing, or sight reading, is an essential skill for any musician. This skill requires a basic foundation in music theory and pitch. Every musician should be able to sight read music. I have been sight singing, or sight reading, in school, community, and church settings since 1996.
Voice (Music),

Voice (Music)

I've sung in church and community choirs since 1993 (St John's Cathedral, Denver, CO; Christ and St Luke's Episcopal Church, Norfolk, VA; Frank W Cox High School, Virginia Beach, VA; Queen City Voices, Springfeld, MO). I have performed Americana, Jazz, Musicals, Classical and Religous songs. Every singer should understand the fundamentals of a good rehearsal, practice, the importance of warm-up and when to seek medical attention from oversinging. I can also teach basic music theory.
Music Theory

Other

Geography,

Geography

I have taught or tutored Geography for elementary, middle and high school students since 2005.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I hold a B.S. in Special Education and have taught students of all ages how study and learn more efficiently for their style of learning. I have also worked as a study skills tutor in college, teaching student-athletes how to study more efficiently and re-teaching subject material when necessary.
Government & Politics

Science

Biology,

Biology

I am familiar with concepts and subject matter taught in standard, honors, and AP Biology. This includes (but is not limited to): genetics, Mendelian patterns of inheritance, influences of LaMarck, Darwin, and Linnaeus on biological classification and the theories of Natural Selection and Evolution, anatomy, basic neuroscience, energy cycles, food chains/webs, etc.
Anatomy

Special Needs

ADHD,

ADHD

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education and have worked with students with language and communication disorders, learning disabilities, and developmental disorders, including ADD and ADHD, since 2005. I have successfuly implemented interventions and accomodations to assist people with ADD and ADHD as a private tutor and as a Special Education teacher.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders + Special Education and have worked with students on the Autism Spectrum (including Asperger's), ranging from 5-19 years old since 2005. I have worked in public schools as a Resource teacher and Inclusion Specialist. I have also worked for the Austism Society of North Carolina; I worked with people with Autism (including Asperger's Syndrome), ages 4-68.
Dyslexia,

Dyslexia

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and DIsorders and Special Education and have worked with students with language and communication disorders, learning disabilities, and developmental disorders, including Dyslexia, since 2005. I have completed state-sponsored professional development training on Dyslexia and have implemented accomodations and strategies successfully for people with Dyslexia as a tutor and as a Special Education teacher.
Hard of Hearing,

Hard of Hearing

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education and have worked with students who are neurotypical (no disability) as well as with students who have language and communication disorders (including hearing loss or deafness), learning disabilities, and/or developmental disorders since 2005. I completed a required 25 hours of clinical experience in the JMU SLHL clinic in 2008 and I can communicate in sign language.
Phonics,

Phonics

Special Education teachers have the unique position of occasionally serving as a student's primary teacher in specific subjects. My very first year of teaching, I had the privilege of working with a group of students in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades as their primary Language Arts teacher. I am familiar with teaching reading using phonics, which starts by teaching letter sounds, word families, and blending sounds together.
Special Needs,

Special Needs

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders + Special Education and have worked with students with language and communication disorders, learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disabilities, and intellectual disabilities since 2005.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I hold a B.S. in Special Education and have taught students of all ages how study and learn more efficiently for their style of learning. I have also worked as a study skills tutor in college, teaching student-athletes how to study more efficiently and re-teaching subject material when necessary.

Summer

Biology,

Biology

I am familiar with concepts and subject matter taught in standard, honors, and AP Biology. This includes (but is not limited to): genetics, Mendelian patterns of inheritance, influences of LaMarck, Darwin, and Linnaeus on biological classification and the theories of Natural Selection and Evolution, anatomy, basic neuroscience, energy cycles, food chains/webs, etc.
Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education and have taught students grades K-5 in Reading/Language Arts, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies in public schools. Prior to receiving my degree in 2008, I had completed 400+ hours of supervised school practica (students' ages 3-15).
GED,

GED

I have been working with adults preparing for the GED exam since 2007. My training as a Special Education teacher has prepared me to teach this subject matter with a high level of attention for each students' individual needs. Give me an honest effort all the way through the plan we'll develop together and I will do everything I can to help you pass on the first try.
Reading,

Reading

I have a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Special Education (K-12) and have taught students of all ages how study and learn more efficiently for their style of learning since 2005. I worked as a study skills tutor in college, teaching student-athletes how to study more efficiently and re-teaching subject material when necessary.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I hold a B.S. in Special Education and have taught students of all ages how study and learn more efficiently for their style of learning. I have also worked as a study skills tutor in college, teaching student-athletes how to study more efficiently and re-teaching subject material when necessary.
Writing

Test Preparation

Common Core,

Common Core

As a licensed teacher, I used the Common Core Career and College Readiness Standards to help my students prepare for college or for vocational training beyond high school.
GED,

GED

I have been working with adults preparing for the GED exam since 2007. My training as a Special Education teacher has prepared me to teach this subject matter with a high level of attention for each students' individual needs. Give me an honest effort all the way through the plan we'll develop together and I will do everything I can to help you pass on the first try.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have tutored students in preparation for the SAT since 2014.
SOL,

SOL

I have a B.S. in Special Education and taught in Virginia as a licensed teacher using SOL's. I was considered a "Highly Qualified" teacher in Virginia under "No Child Left Behind" legisation. I am still able to accurately navigate through Virginia's Standards of Learning and apply relevant standards to lessons.
PSAT, SAT Writing

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Patient, encouraging, amazing!

Jessica started helping our son with his writing assignments while our public school system experimented with distance learning during COVID 19. Jessica was super patient and encouraging as our son, who needs extra time due to executive functioning challenges associated with ADHD and slow processing speed. Jessica provided keen observations about our son's needs as they pertained to writing, which helped inform our work with his teacher and school counselors in developing an IEP. As the school year wound down, we came up with the idea for a fictional story that our son could write over the summer. Although writing is his toughest subject, our son was enthusiastic about the idea. He has been writing his story with Jessica's help over the past month. When Jessica felt that our son had reached a lull in his work, she reached out to me for feedback so we could determine what he needed to progress. I can't say enough great things about Jessica. She has been a great tutor to our son and a huge help to continue our son's summer learning.

Iris, 26 lessons with Jessica
Tutor responded:

Thank you for your feedback! It has been a pleasure to work with your son and watch his confidence with digital learning improve.

Great teacher

Jessica is a very responsible and experienced teacher with lots of patience. She helps my twins for writing and reading comprehension skill. I can see the difference between the lesson starts. And she also makes the digital learning organized and efficient. She also prepared very well on every lesson, the lesson went very smooth. I highly recommend her!

Pei-Ju, 11 lessons with Jessica

Jessica is a very patient educator.

Jessica has been helping my daughter learn to read. My daughter has picked up word sounds and tries them. A great leap in terms of how she has learned to differentiate some of the word sounds. I am extremely happy about how she is learning to read via online classes. Ms Jessica makes the class interactive and fun, with singing , writing, finding words, rhyming etc. Her patience and the ability to gently bring a child to re-focus on the subject in hand is praiseworthy.

Hema, 19 lessons with Jessica
Tutor responded:

Thank you for your feedback! Your daughter is a joy to work with!

Jessica is a very patient educator.

Jessica has been helping my daughter learn to read. My daughter has picked up word sounds and tries them. A great leap in terms of how she has learned to differentiate some of the word sounds. I am extremely happy about how she is learning to read via online classes. Ms Jessica makes the class interactive and fun, with singing , writing, finding words, rhyming etc. Her patience and the ability to gently bring a child to re-focus on the subject in hand is praiseworthy.

Hema, 19 lessons with Jessica

Excellent! Would recommend to anyone.

I'm extremely happy with the choice I made. Mrs. H. was always professional, prompt and prepared. We covered many years of math in 4 weeks, at a pace tailored to me. She listened to my needs, answered questions, came with handouts, and was available for me to call or email anytime. For those reasons, I couldn't be happier. Being one on one accelerated my learning, and I can't imagine a teacher working harder to make and maintain a lesson plan for me. She was as friendly as you'll find, and seemed to genuinely care about my education. She made this process easy and comfortable. If I could, I would give her 6 stars to repay the favor, because she gave me 110%. We tackled some pretty difficult tasks, so I would highly recommend for any learning level!

Dylan, 11 lessons with Jessica
Tutor responded:

Thank you for the feedback, Dylan! Congratulations on passing your test with honors! I know you worked really hard to achieve that. Good luck in Utah!

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