Grade Levels
Elementary School
Tutoring Specialties
ADD & ADHD, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Tiered Support, Autism, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, EL (English Learners), Students with varying disabilities, Gifted/Advanced population
Bio
Hi, my name is Stephanie Cotner. As a teacher, I am a nurturing cheerleader with patience, positivity, kindness, creativity, resilience and knowledge. My prime belief is that every child a part of this learning community is a unique individual glowing with potential, capable of profound growth, and deserving of a safe, interactive, and targeted environment which to learn. A prior teacher leader, my mission extends beyond delivering curriculum; it is to cultivate a learning domain that fosters academic excellence, social-emotional well-being, and a lifelong love of learning. I believe in a student-centered approach to learning including creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning climate. Too, I uphold that strong partnerships with families, teachers, and other stakeholders are key. My goal is to prepare children to thrive as engaged citizens in an ever-changing world.
Teacher Specialization
I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education (K-6) and an Associate of Arts Degree in Pre-Elementary Education. A veteran teacher, I have 13 years of professional teaching experience. I have taught all content areas in kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade. I have 1 year of virtual education experience. My specializations include: GOLD, students with special needs, tiered: whole, small, one-on-one, intervention (high dose targeted) (K-4), AMSTI: Kindergarten (Science), 3 (Math and Science), 4 (Science), LETRS (Fully Trained), Heggerty, Orton Gillingham, Reading Horizons (Numerous Certifications), Read Well Reading, Open Court Reading (K-5), Eureka Math (K-5) GO Math!, ARI, PST, i-Ready, STAR, Modeled and Shared Reading, Literacy Workstations (Centers) and Saxon Math.
Courses
1st Grade English Language Arts, 1st Grade Science, 1st Grade Social Studies, 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 Social Studies, 5th Grade English Language Arts, 5th Grade Science, 5th Grade Social Studies, English Language Arts 6, Kindergarten English Language Arts, Kindergarten Science, Kindergarten Social Studies, Science 6, Social Studies 6
