Virginia
Struggling Reader and Writer Tutor
For the past thirty years I have been a schoolteacher. My career has included substitute teaching, teaching first, second, third and sixth grades, tutoring, and also being a preschool teacher. These assignments have been in Lawrence, Lowell, and Chelmsford, MA. Throughout my life I have enjoyed being in the classroom, whether as a student or teacher. Two recent classes have been beneficial- The Skillful Teacher and The Reading First Program. The material from these classes was readily avail...
vocabulary
grammar
reading
writing
English
literature
proofreading
SAT reading
SAT writing
TOEFL
spelling
ACT Reading
ACT English
elementary (k-6th)
phonics
study skills
special needs
ESL/ESOL
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ADD/ADHD
I have a Master of Education Degree and a current license to teach moderate needs. I have taught many children with ADD/ADHD and have attended special needs core meetings and lectures on the subject. Also, I have an English undergraduate degree that can help with the struggling readers.
Aspergers
I have recently received a Master's degree from Lesley University in Education. GPA 3.91. My practicum was in a Special Needs classroom and also in inclusion classrooms. I have a license to teach Moderate Needs. I have taught for many years in both public and private schools. Also I have much tutoring experience with struggling readers and special needs students. I also have a degree in English.
autism
I have a license to teach moderate needs from Lesley University and a Master of Education degree. During my years of teaching and tutoring, I have encountered students on the spectrum. I know that these students need visual strategies and repeated prompts, along with positive reinforcement, in order to succeed.
dyslexia
social studies
Deborah C. from Groton, MA
Ginny has done a great job helping my son with his college essay. She has a lot of positive energy and is very patient with him. He has enjoyed working with her. She's awesome!