Grade Levels
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Tutoring Specialties
ADD & ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, EL (English Learners), Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Gifted/Advanced population, Students with varying disabilities, Tiered Support
Bio
Hi, my name is Ms. Melissa and I look forward to working with you to improve in your studies! I grew up in WV but now live on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. I believe that all students can learn in their own special ways. I am always still learning myself! Life is a learning process! My teaching approach is focused on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring different subject areas. I incorporate interactive activities into my lessons to make learning enjoyable and relevant. I will provide you with clear explanations, ample opportunities for practice, and cons. I have been a teacher for 31 years in West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia and taught virtually since 2020. I was honored to be chosen Mineral County, WV Teacher of the Year in 2013. A fun fact about me is that I was a ballet dancer before I was a teacher and still teach ballet in my community!
Teacher Specialization
I have been a teacher for 31 years. I have taught 15 years in special education and 16 years in general education. I taught 12 years on a college graduate level. I have tutored students in grades 3-8. I have taught all age levels from birth to 3, K-12, and graduate level students. I have a master's in special education grades K-12 with certification in autism, learning disabilities, mentally impaired, and behavior disorders. I am certified in elementary education grades K-6, math, science, and English grades 6-9, and special education K-12.
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, English 9, English Creative Writing, English Language Arts 6, English Language Arts 7, English Language Arts 8, Kindergarten English Language Arts, Kindergarten Math, Kindergarten Science, Kindergarten Social Studies, Math 6, Math 7, Science 6, Science 7, Science 8
