Elise
Certified Elementary School, Theatre Arts, & Psychology teacher
Dear Parents and students, Teaching and learning should be fun! At least that is what I believe and that is how I try to run my classes. I like to call it the giggle factor. If you are laughing, you are enjoying your learning experience as well as boosting your immune system. Yes you have to work, and some subjects may be harder than others, but working hard is rewarding and can even be fun. Most recently, I have been teaching psychology at NVCC. I have also served as a long-term s...
ADD/ADHD
I have an ABA training certificate and I have worked with many students with these disabilities over the past 20 years teaching theatre,for over 15 years teaching elementary school, and for three years teaching college. My undergraduate degree in Developmental psychology as well as being the parent of a child with ADHD affords me a unique perspective as well as considerable training in teaching students with this disability.
Aspergers
I have ABA training and data collection training as an EIT for students with ASD. I have worked with students with a wide range of special needs.
autism
I have ABA training and manding training for working with students with ASD. My nearly two decades teaching career has always included students with multiple types and different degrees of special needs. I am also the parent of a child with special abilities and disabilities.
general computer
vocabulary
reading
writing
English
psychology
elementary math
elementary (k-6th)
Theater
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Macintosh
speech
theatre
I trained at Boston University school for the Arts. I also received a scholarship to attend HB Studios in New York. I performed Off and Off Off Broadway in New York for thirteen years. I spent additional years performing in CT. I have my undergraduate degree in Educational theatre and I have written and produced children's plays all over CT. I have been teaching children's theatre since 1995.
Alix W. from Centerbrook, CT
Elise is a kind and experienced tutor. We feel very fortunate to have found her. She is patient, thoughtful, and responsive, and has a wonderful manner with children.