Grade Levels
Elementary School
Tutoring Specialties
ADD & ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, EL (English Learners), Students with varying disabilities, Gifted/Advanced population, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Tiered Support
Bio
My name is Sandy and I'm a passionate, energetic, dedicated, and fun tutor! My goal in tutoring is to provide strong intervention or high-quality instruction that leads to measurable academic growth. I aim for students to master standards while developing critical thinking, creativity, and, when possible, collaboration skills that support lifelong learning. I am committed to helping every student grow, and my past results reflect this—last year, my class of 18 students achieved 110% growth in math and 117% growth in reading on i-Ready, far surpassing the 75% target. I believe instruction should be clear, concise, and easy to understand, and that students learn best when they are actively engaged through multiple learning modes. After explicit instruction, I provide meaningful practice through inquiry, projects, activities, and choice-based games that strengthen understanding and increase investment. Each session ends with a brief review to reinforce key concepts.
Teacher Specialization
I have taught K-3rd in 6 countries overseas, and in Canada and the U.S. I taught online during COVID, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I have an Associates degree in Early and Primary Education, a Bachelors degree in Education and Developmental Psychology, and a Masters degree in Teaching and Childhood Education. From teaching in different countries and states, I am efficient in learning new curriculums and utilizing the best resources for groups or 1:1.
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
