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.
