Grade Levels
Elementary School, High School, Middle School
Tutoring Specialties
ADD & ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, EL (English Learners), Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Gifted/Advanced population, Learning Disabilities, Students with varying disabilities, Tiered Support
Bio
Hello! I am Mr. Sal Barrett, a licensed English teacher and published poet who encourages curiosity as together we discover all the lessons life has to offer. In our sessions, I will follow a gradual release model where I answer your questions, we practice study skills, and then you have the opportunity to adopt ownership of your goals while I continue to check in about your growth. Your interests, experiences, and strengths are unique to you, so we will take the time to understand what makes learning click for you. I believe that there is always a new way to approach a challenge with confidence! So, let's increase your academic motivation and build a personalized study routine that fits you (even beyond our tutoring sessions and into any learning environment). I am excited to learn together!
Teacher Specialization
Since 2024, I have taught English Language Arts (ELA) to students with a range of academic support needs in public school classrooms, developing and implementing growth-oriented ELA lessons that improve students’ reading comprehension and writing abilities. Since 2023, I have mentored 14 undergraduate university students from a variety of academic backgrounds multiple times per week, specifically empowering students with learning disabilities through cognitive science-backed one-to-one academic support in executive functioning, goal setting, retrieval practice, study strategies, and time management. My prior experience collaboratively planning and leading ELA lessons along with a special education teacher has refined my proficiency at tiered support in the classroom. I implement and document the use of Individualized Education Program (IEP) plans and 504 plans through scaffolded differentiation, environmental accommodation, and assignment modification.
Courses
1st Grade English Language Arts, 2nd Grade English Language Arts, 3rd Grade English Language Arts, 4th Grade English Language Arts, 5th Grade English Language Arts, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, Elementary Reading, English 10, English 11, English 12, English 9, English Creative Writing, English Language Arts 6, English Language Arts 7, English Language Arts 8, Kindergarten English Language Arts
