Susan
HQT & Certified Elementary School Teacher
I am a patient, kind, and certified elementary teacher interested in making learning fun for your child. I am currently teaching 5th grade. I previously taught sixth grade for the past 28 years. For the past 10 summers, I have been a teacher for Camp Invention. Prior to working at Camp Invention, I was an assistant director at a day camp for six years. I am able to tutor in all subject areas, especially math, reading, and writing. I believe learning should be fun and hands on for all stude...
Aspergers
Hi- I am a certified teacher who has taught for 17 years. While I am not a Spec. Ed teacher, I have taught students who have Aspergers and are on the Autism Spectrum. I also have two nephews, 17 and 14 who are on the spectrum. Both are autistic, but highly functioning boys. They are mainstreamed in the public schools.
ADD/ADHD
I have been an Elementary Teacher for the past 17 years and have taught children with ADD/ADHD. I am very aware of the diagnosis and have the tools to help keep the organized and work at the task at hand. Through the use of preferential seating, away from distractions, taking breaks when needed, and a reward system to time on task, I have had much success with students who are identified. I have also completed several rating skills during my tenure as a 5th and 6th grade teacher and worked with the school psychologist and parents to ensure that the student learns about how they learn and how to use the tools that are necessary to be successful in school and life.