Jessica
Tutor in the Boston Area
I feel that education is an investment in oneself and I recently have completed my Masters through Merrimack College in Mild and Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8). I feel that my educational background through Merrimack College and Bridgewater State University have prepared me well with a strong understanding of cognitive development in children. Through teaching in diverse school settings such as urban, multi-cultural, and multi-lingual classrooms I have been exposed to a variety of learning s...
ADD/ADHD
I have worked with students with many disabilities, ADD/ADHD being one of them. As a special education teacher it is important to provide opportunities for students to learn in various ways such as kinesthetic learners, auditory, visual, etc. Adding breaks and various hands on strategies provides students with ADD/ADHD an opportunity to access general curriculum.
Aspergers
I worked for the Center for Autism as an ABA Therapist for two years. I worked with children of various ranges on the spectrum and at various ages. I provided one on one services in supports of education, social skills, and more. I used various behavior modification programs, tracked data, and provided reinforcement.
autism
I worked for the Center for Autism as an ABA Therapist for two years. I worked with children of various ranges on the spectrum and at various ages. I provided one on one services in supports of education, social skills, and more. I used various behavior modification programs, tracked data, and provided reinforcement. I also worked as a teacher for a preschool summer school program. I worked with children ranging from 3-7 and provided supports in areas of social skills and education.