Marissa U.

12 years

Grade Levels

Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Tutoring Specialties

ADD & ADHD, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Tiered Support, Autism, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, Students with varying disabilities

Bio

I believe students learn best when instruction is clear, engaging, and tailored to their individual needs. My approach focuses on building confidence, strengthening foundational skills, and helping students feel successful and motivated in their learning. My teaching philosophy centers on patience, encouragement, and respect. I strive to create a supportive, structured environment where students feel safe asking questions, making mistakes, and taking academic risks. By building strong rapport with my students, I help them grow in confidence while celebrating progress every step of the way. My goal as a tutor is to provide high-quality, individualized instruction that leads to measurable academic growth. Through personalized support, I work to close skill gaps, improve classroom performance, and help students develop the confidence and independence needed to succeed beyond our tutoring sessions.

Teacher Specialization

I am a dedicated tutor with a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education with over 12 years teaching experience teaching, over 5 of those years being in a virtual environment. With extensive experience teaching online, I am skilled at adapting lessons for different learning styles and abilities. My teaching style is calm, supportive, and motivating, and I strive to create a positive learning environment where students feel valued and capable of growth.

Courses

1st Grade English Language Arts, 1st Grade Math, 1st Grade Science, 1st Grade Social Studies, 2nd Grade English Language Arts, 2nd Grade Math, 2nd Grade Science, 2nd Grade Social Studies, 3rd Grade English Language Arts, 3rd Grade Math, 3rd Grade Science, 3rd Grade Social Studies, 4th Grade English Language Arts, 4th Grade Math, 4th Grade Science, 4th Grade Social Studies, 5th Grade English Language Arts, 5th Grade Math, 5th Grade Science, 5th Grade Social Studies, Elementary Reading, English Language Arts 6, Kindergarten English Language Arts, Kindergarten Math, Kindergarten Science, Kindergarten Social Studies

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