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Literacy tutor and ADHD specialist
Helen B.

5.0 (328 ratings)

2,054 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60
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Literacy tutor and ADHD specialist
Literacy tutor and ADHD specialist
Helen B.

5.0 (328 ratings)

2,054 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (328 ratings)

2,054 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Helen

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I have over 15 years experience teaching all subjects to inner city and suburban students from preschool through sixth grade. I am passionate about teaching reading and am an expert in delivering scientific based reading instruction that is effective for all types of learners.

I have specialized training in the challenges of ADHD and use an individualized approach with each student that centers on strengths and interests to make learning fun.

I have a Master's Degree in Education and...

I have over 15 years experience teaching all subjects to inner city and suburban students from preschool through sixth grade. I am passionate about teaching reading and am an expert in delivering scientific based reading instruction that is effective for all types of learners.

I have specialized training in the challenges of ADHD and use an individualized approach with each student that centers on strengths and interests to make learning fun.

I have a Master's Degree in Education and am certified as an elementary teacher. I've held teaching positions in P.S./M.S. 15 in the Bronx and in Ossining Union Free School District. And I've also worked for five years as an educational consultant for many elementary schools in PA where I helped to improve literacy results.

Many of the students that I've taught have had special needs. Those with dyslexia or others with reading difficulties benefit from a systematic phonics approach. I know how to find out what skills are lacking and use explicit multi-sensory techniques to enhance learning. Those with ADHD benefit from a structured environment and a strong connection with an instructor. I have completed training on coaching students with ADHD and am able to engage them in learning.

I believe that all students can achieve great results and I strive to help each one build confidence in his/her own ability.

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Education

West Chester University
Music
Manhattanville College
MEd
University of Miami
MBA

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Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a Master's Degree in Education from Manahattanville College, and am a certified teachers for grades N-6. I have held full time teaching positions in grades 2-4 and have substituted or student taught in the remaining grades.
Phonics,

Phonics

I have completed LETRS training (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling by Louisa Moats) in Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10. I worked as an educational consultant for five years where I provided training and coaching for teachers in phonics instruction. I was an adjunct professor at Kutztown University where I taught a beginning reading course in the elementary education department.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have a Master's Degree in Education and have been a classroom teacher for 8 years. During that time I have used various study techniques to align with a student's unique learning and thinking styles for the most effective results. In addition to the techniques, I help create good study habits that include scheduling for distributed practice over time, mock test taking and what to do in the face of obstacles.

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a Master's Degree in Education from Manahattanville College, and am a certified teachers for grades N-6. I have held full time teaching positions in grades 2-4 and have substituted or student taught in the remaining grades.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have a Master's Degree in Education and have been a classroom teacher for 8 years. During that time I have used various study techniques to align with a student's unique learning and thinking styles for the most effective results. In addition to the techniques, I help create good study habits that include scheduling for distributed practice over time, mock test taking and what to do in the face of obstacles.

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Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a Master's Degree in Education from Manahattanville College, and am a certified teachers for grades N-6. I have held full time teaching positions in grades 2-4 and have substituted or student taught in the remaining grades.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have a Master's Degree in Education and have been a classroom teacher for 8 years. During that time I have used various study techniques to align with a student's unique learning and thinking styles for the most effective results. In addition to the techniques, I help create good study habits that include scheduling for distributed practice over time, mock test taking and what to do in the face of obstacles.

Other

Study Skills

Study Skills

I have a Master's Degree in Education and have been a classroom teacher for 8 years. During that time I have used various study techniques to align with a student's unique learning and thinking styles for the most effective results. In addition to the techniques, I help create good study habits that include scheduling for distributed practice over time, mock test taking and what to do in the face of obstacles.

Special Needs

ADHD,

ADHD

I am a certified elementary classroom teacher with eight years experience, mostly in grades 2 through 4. Many of my students were diagnosed with ADHD. I recently completed an ICF (International Coaching Federation) approved course on coaching students with ADHD where I was required to learn the most up-to-date information on ADHD and effective strategies to help overcome the challenges those with this disorder face.
Dyslexia,

Dyslexia

I have my Master's Degree in Education and am a certified elementary teacher. My expertise is in teaching reading to students who struggle with learning to read. For those with dyslexia, I utilize a systematic phonics approach with emphasis on speech sounds, the skill known to cause difficulty for students with this disorder. In addition to working with students, I taught a college course to education majors at Kutztown University entitled Diagnostic and Remedial Reading. The focus was on assessing the specific reading problems and teaching effective instructional techniques.
Phonics,

Phonics

I have completed LETRS training (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling by Louisa Moats) in Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10. I worked as an educational consultant for five years where I provided training and coaching for teachers in phonics instruction. I was an adjunct professor at Kutztown University where I taught a beginning reading course in the elementary education department.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have a Master's Degree in Education and have been a classroom teacher for 8 years. During that time I have used various study techniques to align with a student's unique learning and thinking styles for the most effective results. In addition to the techniques, I help create good study habits that include scheduling for distributed practice over time, mock test taking and what to do in the face of obstacles.

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a Master's Degree in Education from Manahattanville College, and am a certified teachers for grades N-6. I have held full time teaching positions in grades 2-4 and have substituted or student taught in the remaining grades.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have a Master's Degree in Education and have been a classroom teacher for 8 years. During that time I have used various study techniques to align with a student's unique learning and thinking styles for the most effective results. In addition to the techniques, I help create good study habits that include scheduling for distributed practice over time, mock test taking and what to do in the face of obstacles.

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Excellent tutor - very knowledgeable, very directed

This is our third lesson after the assessment and I think it's going great. I really like how directed Helen's lessons are, and she keeps the lesson going at a fairly fast pace which I think helps keep my daughter on task and hold her attention. She manages to challenge her, keep her engaged, and get her to really apply herself while also being encouraging. I feel really optimistic in how much progress my daughter can make with Helen this coming year!

Heidi, 126 lessons with Helen

Professional and knowledgeable

Helen is a professional. Helen not only spoke with us, she tested our 6 year old and we made goals and a plan. Helen is kind and experienced and we are encouraged because she feels she can help Caleb.

Regina, 19 lessons with Helen
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