Amber
Hands-on Tutor Who Makes Learning Engaging and Motivating
- $40 / h
- 1 review
- 4 rating s
- Meridianville , AL ( 35759 )
- 40 miles
I have benefited from the advice of teachers, learning, specialists and administrators in very different classroom environments. I value individuality and strive to meet the needs of each student. To accomplish this, I use a variety of hands-on activities and different teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles. I like to incorporate fun and games into my tutoring to keep the student engaged and focused, as well as motivated. I help my students enjoy learning and teach them ho...
ADD/ADHD
I am certified in Special Education grades 1-9. I just graduated in May from Vanderbilt University where I received my second masters degree in Deaf Education. While taking classes there, we had to take several special education classes, focusing on kids with Down Syndrome and also ADD/ADHD. They also made us have practicum experiences with different types of students as well. I know how to work with children with ADD/ADHD and how to differentiate my instruction to meet their needs. I tend to use more kinesthetic approaches to teach them.
hard of hearing
sign language
ADHD
study skills
vocabulary
grammar
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
writing
English
literature
GED
spelling
ACT English
elementary math
elementary (k-6th)
phonics
prealgebra
special needs
Shannon C. from Nashville, TN
Amber did a great job of keeping my 8 year old son interested in his spelling lessons. He never complained about having to study once she taught us all her games and tricks.