Kathryn

phonics

study skills

special needs

ADHD

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

college counseling

I have a great deal of experience counseling college students, including test taking skills, test anxiety and how to write essays effectively. For the last 5 years I have worked in a college academic resource center. Not only do I assist students in the areas mentioned above, I am also an English/Writing Specialist. My students always comment on how kind, patient and understanding I am, and that they feel much more confident and reassured at the end of each tutoring session. They even tell other students to make tutoring appointments with me.

ADD/ADHD

I have permanent NY State Certification, and a Master of Science degree in Elementary Education, Special Education and Reading. In addition, I have over 30 years experience teaching and tutoring Special Needs children, including those with ADD/ADHD. Their parents and caregivers always comment on my infinite patience and ability to help their children overcome the many challenges they face in the classroom, so that they might excel.

Aspergers

I have a Master of Science degree in Special Education and 30 + years working with children who have Aspergers. My experience includes being the Head Teacher of an Early Intervention children, which involved helping to identify such children. I also helped them to acclimate to a classroom setting,to learn to accept others and react more appropriately with peers, adults and the world around them. I have a lot of patience, something which their parents and caregivers always commented on.

autism

I hold a Master of Science degree in Special Education and have taught and tutored many students who are on the Autism spectrum. I have a great deal of patience and awareness of their individual needs.

dyslexia

Regents

I have worked in 2 academic resource centers, and one of my areas of expertise is to help students to improve their ability to answer multiple choice questions, mainly in Reading, Writing and Global History. In addition, I help them overcome any test anxiety issues that they might have to overcome.

social studies

IELTS

I have helped countless ESL/ESOL students gain confidence,and the knowledge to improve their English skills. They always appreciate my patience, kindness, and understanding.

handwriting

Common Core

As a Writer and Editor of Common Core K-6 materials, I am very familiar with, and up to date with all aspects of Common Core. As a Tutor, I have already helped students understand the new ways of thinking that go along with Common Core methods. I am dedicated to making the transition easier, and enjoyable.

elementary science

I was an elementary school teacher for 31 years. The subjects I taught included Science for K-4. In addition, I have a Master of Science degree in Elementary Education. Besides teaching Science in the classroom, I have judged Science Fairs, as well. And I have written science materials for Primary Grades, and those materials have been published, and meet the new Common Core State Standards.

elementary (k-6th)

psychology

proofreading

GED

I have been a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, as well as a Master of Science Degree in Reading/Language Arts. And I have been a GED Language Arts Tutor for over 30 years. My students always gain confidence, and the skills needed to excel.

SAT reading

SAT writing

TOEFL

I work in a college academic resource center, as an English/Writing Specialist. My job entails helping students to improve their English speaking, writing and listening skills. I also help them prepare for the TOEFL exam. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, as well as a Master of Science degree in Reading and Language Arts. My students always feel more confident about their English skills when they have been tutored by me.

spelling

ACT Reading

ACT English

literature

world history

I have taught and tutored students in World History at the Middle and High School levels for over 30 years. Besides that, I am very interested in that subject and try to pass that interest along to my students.

GRE

I have a Master of Science degree in Language Arts and many years of experience as a GRE reading, and verbal prep tutor. My students gain confidence,and the necessary skills to do well on those portions of the test. They always appreciate my expertise, assistance, and encouragement.

ESL/ESOL

I have helped many ESL/ESOL students improve their speaking, reading and writing skills for over 30 years, from Elementary Grades to Adults. They always comment on my patience and ability to help them greatly improve. They even refer other students to me for help.

English

general computer

Microsoft Word

reading

writing

geography

I have taught and tutored children from Kindergarten through 8th grade in the subject of Geography for over 40 years.

American history

I am an avid American History fan. I have tutored and taught students from Kindergarten through College levels in that subject. In addition, I have helped many students with term papers and essays in that subject area.

vocabulary

grammar