...I have modified and adapted concepts to meet the needs of the student and meet all school and state requirements. As I have previously mentioned in my request for Special Needs, I have been a special education teacher for the past 22 years. Much of my time is spent working with individuals on their study and organizational skills. (read more)
...I will help the student build a system that will give them the confidence they need to succeed. I have been playing trombone since 5th grade. I was in the CT All-State High School Jazz Band in 1989. (read more)
I have been teaching high school chemistry for 11 years in MA. I hold a professional license to teach both chemistry and math in the state of MA and chemistry in CT
I hold a master's degree in teaching physical science
I hold a bachelor's degree with a dual major (chemistry / math)
I became a nationally certified math tutor in college and for the past 10 years tutored one-on-one on and off (read more)
...I know how to differentiate instruction for struggling learners as well as those who are gifted. I am trained in ABA techniques to further support students on the Autism Spectrum, and I have training in the Social Thinking curriculum to help students with organization and executive functioning s... (read more)
...I like to create worksheets and practice problems for the student to attempt on their own before I help them. My reason for doing this is so that the student doesn't become dependent on help from others and so I can identify where the student is struggling the most. From there I can construct a... (read more)