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

I am Dr. Elena Santana, a certified Florida educator with a PhD in Engineering and Computing Education and a Master’s in Software Engineering. I have taught thousands of classes to students from elementary through college level. My teaching philosophy is to make learning engaging, personalized, and confidence-building, while fostering independence and critical thinking. With my technical background, I bring a structured yet creative approach that helps students excel in math, reading, language arts, and SAT/ACT prep. Career highlights include leading curriculum innovation on international platforms and consistently receiving top ratings from parents. I am skilled in supporting diverse learners, including those with exceptional student education needs. My personality is patient, encouraging, and adaptable—with a touch of humor and fun! I use digital props and interactive tools to keep young learners engaged and excited about every lesson.

Teacher Specialization

My teaching specialization is rooted in extensive experience tutoring and teaching thousands of online classes across math, reading, language arts, technology, and standardized test prep (SAT/ACT). I am particularly skilled at designing interactive, student-centered lessons that build confidence and promote independent learning. For younger learners, I use humor, digital props, and creative tools to make lessons engaging and fun. For older students, I emphasize critical thinking, problem-solving, and test-taking strategies that lead to measurable success. With a PhD in Engineering and Computing Education and a Master’s in Software Engineering, I combine strong academic expertise with adaptability and patience to support diverse learners, including those in exceptional student education.

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