Grade Levels
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Tutoring Specialties
ADD & ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, EL (English Learners), Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Students with varying disabilities
Bio
My name is Rebecca and I've been in the education field for nearly 20 years as a paraprofessional, tutor, Director of Education, and Special Education Teacher. When I was young, I never wanted to be a teacher. It's too much school and work. However, it's what I was meant to do, and it's become something that brings me much joy and fulfillment. Personalization and relationships are important factors in the teacher/student dynamic. I try hard to establish positive rapport at the start and get to know each student so that I can tailor lessons to student need, strengths, and interests. Building student confidence with positive reinforcement fosters academic endurance and increased achievement. I would love to help you increase your self-confidence in your abilities and reach your academic goals! When I'm not teaching, I'm homeschooling and trying to keep up with my 3 very active boys (ages 10, 4, and 2).
Teacher Specialization
I hold a bachelor's in business management, a master's in special education and teaching credentials in California and Indiana, including an autism authorization and English Learner authorization. From my college days working as a paraprofessional, to working my way up to Director of Education at a private tutoring center, to the last 7 years as a Special Education Teacher at independent study charter schools, my experience has only increased my desire to help students be successful in school, college, and career. In addition to K-12 curriculum, I've taught college prep classes, life skills, and assisted high school students with their homework for various classes and transitions to adulthood by preparing them for a career and/or applying to college.
Courses
1st Grade English Language Arts, 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, Economics, English 10, English 11, English 12, English 9, English Language Arts 6, English Language Arts 7, English Language Arts 8, High School Admissions, Kindergarten English Language Arts, Kindergarten Science, Kindergarten Social Studies, Math 6, Math 7, Math 8, Personal Finance, Pre-Algebra, PSAT Prep, Science 6, Science 7, Science 8, Social Studies 6, Social Studies 7, Social Studies 8
