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K.I.P. Where Knowledge Is Power and Learning Is Fun
- $45 / h
- 8 reviews
- 168 rating s
- Gaithersburg , MD ( 20877 )
- 15 miles
I am a Special Education trained teacher for grades K-12-Adult. I attended the University of MD and have a B.S. degree in Special Education. I am a certified ESL/ESOL tutor with the Montgomery County Literacy Council in Rockville, MD and an Accent Reduction Trainer with ELT (Executive Language Training), Lake Bluff, IL. I have experience tutoring ADD / ADHD and most special needs students. My approach to tutoring uses an Executive Function Skills / Metacognative focus when working with stud...
biology
vocabulary
grammar
prealgebra
reading
English
TOEFL
elementary math
phonics
study skills
special needs
ESL/ESOL
violin
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Praxis
Homeschool
ADD/ADHD
I hold a B.S. degree in Special Education from the University of MD and have taught and tutored ADD/ADHD/LD students grades K-12-Adult in all academic areas. I have been a private tutor for over five years working with Special Needs students in school and at home. I provide parents assistance on interpreting and implementing IEP’s. My tutoring technique uses a relaxed, Socratic, student centric approach to: Note taking, Concentrating, Staying on task, Doing homework, Learning how to study, Developing good study habits, Developing good listening skills, Processing details and Improving Self Esteem. I also use an Executive Function / Metacognitive approach when working with students in all academic areas and have helped student improve grades and G.P.A.’s by 3 points.
autism
My background is in Special Education with a focus on learning disabilities, organizational skills and special needs. I received my training at the University of MD, College Park and interned and taught at: Duckworth, a level 4 Center in Prince Georges County, MD and LEAP in Silver Spring, MD. At these locations I instructed grades six to adult whose educational descriptions were a combination of ADD/ADHD, Autistic, LD, Downs Syndrome and other Special Needs. I also interned at Springbrook High School in Silver Spring, MD. There I taught: Math, English, Science, Reading, Writing, and Study Skills to ninth – twelfth graders. I have been a private tutor for over five years working with Special Needs students in grades K-12-Adult in all areas of academics with several of the students improving their grades and grade point averages by as much as 3 grade points. My tutoring technique uses a relaxed, Socratic, student centric approach to: Note taking, Concentrating, Staying on task, Homework, Learning how to study, Developing good study habits, Developing good listening skills, and Processing details. I also use an Executive Function / Metacognitive approach when working with students in all academic areas and the Linda Mood-Bell approach to reading and comprehension.
Martha V. from Silver Spring, MD
Patient, knowledgeable, kind. I like that she is teaching my son strategies to that he can become independent. She is a great "coach", building his self-confidence.
Gwen P. from Glenn Dale, MD
She really helped my son with his paper, and gave him excellent resources to use in the future. I would recommend her to parents who want their children to become excellent writers.
Nandhini N. from Rockville, MD
Theresa is very meticulous and patient. I have a Downs Syndrome child who has never been formally taught to read and already she is improving. Theresa is very experienced and knows exactly how to teach, with lots of encouragement and parental involvement. She has a passion for teaching and that is an invaluable trait!
Jeffrey S. from Washington, DC
I presented this tutor with a tough assignment. My son who has learning issues in English needed to take a placement test for college in less than two weeks. She brought her own materials, understood his learning needs, and worked patiently with him so that he could absorb and understand the material. Not only this but she was flexible enough to provide all the time we needed for this pressured assignment. She is wonderful and I highly recommend her as a tutor for any child or adult regardless of whether they need major skill building or only a little help. The placement test is this Thursday. I will report back after that. I want to add an update to the above review. That was written several days before my son (after working with B Theresa for only two weeks)completed his college placement exam. This tutor has to be the most outstanding tutor representing WYZANT. My son who has learning issues went from needing three developmental English courses for college to just needing one and he was only a few points away from not even needing that one. She explained the concepts in a way that he could understand and she even manipulated the process to reduce his test anxiety. If you need a tutor for your child I highly highly recommend this one.
Solveiga J. from Silver Spring, MD
I got some valuable feedback how to improve my accent. The teacher was very experienced and personal. I look forward the future lessons with Theresa. Thank you.
Kimberly L. from Laurel, MD
I was very pleased after the first tutoring session when my daughter turned to me and said "Mommy I feel really positive about math", that was truly music to my ears, and after every session she is happy and encouraged to study more.
Kim P. from Potomac, MD
We have only met Ms. Theresa B. for the first time recently. From this encounter, she seems patient, thorough, and knowledgeable in the area of reading and vocabulary building.
Zsuzsanna G. from Rockville, MD
Got a lot done in a short period of time. Knows a lot about studying and learning. Very patient. Arrived promptly.