Leanne
Middle School Special Education Teacher - I LOVE MATH and READING
Yes, I am a certified teacher, and no, I did not become a teacher to have summers off! As my friends and fellow teachers will tell you teaching is a vocation! I love every minute of teaching, even when it is tough. I have been employed with The ESC of Lake Erie West for 16 years. I am certified and highly qualified for K-12 Math, Science, Social Studies and English. My two, possible three, real loves are Math, Reading and technology. For the past 4 years I have been teaching Middle School...
Aspergers
I am a certified special education teacher, specializing in students with moderate to intensive needs. Additionally, I have worked at a separate facility for 16 years, and have worked with students all across the spectrum. I continue to train and learn new things. I utilize professional development authorized by my employer as well as OCALI (the leader in autism), as well as the State Support Team - I am in the process of becoming certified as a SIM (Strategic Instructional Method) Instructor.
autism
Certified special education teacher. In addition, I have gone through extensive training with a career coach learning SODA, taking OCALI courses, and implementation of social stories. Furthermore, I have worked successfully with students on the spectrum for more than 5 years and understand what works and what doesn't. I am a strong believer in visual schedules, choice and flexibility.
elementary (k-6th)
elementary math
elementary science
GED
prealgebra
reading
vocabulary
Common Core
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Shaiem H. from Toledo, OH
She really takes the time to work with a student. She brings in several resources to tutor sessions to follow and track progress with students. She is kind and validating causing the student to be encouraged to push themselves in each session.