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Private Elementary/Middle School Teacher/CBEST Prep
Shawna L.

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214 hours tutoring

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Private Elementary/Middle School Teacher/CBEST Prep
Private Elementary/Middle School Teacher/CBEST Prep
Shawna L.

5.0 (73 ratings)

214 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (73 ratings)

214 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Shawna

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I have 18 years of experience working for the Chula Vista Elementary School District, 12 years as a teacher for grades k-8. My passion for children's education began in college as a camp counselor and intercession events coordinator.

I graduated from SDSU with a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with emphasis in education. I then completed the teacher education program with my student teaching experience in the San Diego School District. As a parent of 4 grown children, I know how...

I have 18 years of experience working for the Chula Vista Elementary School District, 12 years as a teacher for grades k-8. My passion for children's education began in college as a camp counselor and intercession events coordinator.

I graduated from SDSU with a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with emphasis in education. I then completed the teacher education program with my student teaching experience in the San Diego School District. As a parent of 4 grown children, I know how important an education is and feel that all students can reach their full potential through determination and hard work.

I am familiar with and experienced in the common core Eureka and Go Math teaching methods. Academically, I have always performed well in mathematics and would like to pass on my enjoyment of and comfort with the subject. Additionally, I have taught all subjects of the current elementary grade curriculum as well as homeschooled all subjects in grades 7 and 8.

I am familiar with the current state standards and enjoy helping students become proficient in reading fluency and comprehension so that they can achieve success in all subject areas.I will help students become confident in math skills at grade level as well as advanced.

I have experience with teaching students in kindergarten through 8th grade in regular education classrooms. Additionally, my experience includes teaching in Special Day Classes as well as instruction with RSP students, working one on one and in small groups. I have also tutored adults for the CBEST to help them gain the academic confidence, especially in the math section, to receive a passing score in order to go on and be qualified to teach in the California Elementary schools.

Feel free to contact me and to schedule your first tutoring session.

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Education

1991 San Diego State University
Arts and Sciences,emphasis in Education
1992 San Diego State University Teaching Credential Program
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Approved Subjects

Corporate Training

Grammar

Elementary Education

Common Core,

Common Core

Through research and experiencing working for the Chula Vista Elementary School district, I have become familiar with the Common Core requirements. When I tutor students I research the requirements for their particular grade level and plan my teaching material accordingly. My experience as a short term as well as a long term substitute teacher has familiarized me with the current common core curriculum which is used in the classroom.
Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

My education includes a bachelor's degree in Applied Arts and Sciences with emphasis in education from San Diego State University. I also completed the teacher education program with student teaching in upper and lower grade levels in the San Diego Unified School District. I have worked in the Chula Vista Elementary School District for the past 16 years in the classroom of kinder through 6th grades. I have been employed for short term and long term teaching positions for regular as well as special education classes and have taught one on one and in groups as a teacher in the Resource Specialist Program. I have experience as a home school teacher and as a tutor for all elementary age children.
Elementary Math,

Elementary Math

I am familiar with the current standards as well as the Common Core curriculum. I have experience teaching elementary math following lesson plans in the classrooms. My experience includes whole class instruction as well as individual and small group support.
Handwriting,

Handwriting

As a teacher, working one on one with students, I have instructed the proper formation of the cursive letters. Learning cursive can help not only with the writing process but also being able to read historical text. I feel my mastery of cursive has qualified me for teaching it as well.
Homeschool,

Homeschool

I am qualified to tutor homeschool students because I am a trained teacher for the classroom and I also have experience as a homeschool parent. I homeschooled my youngest daughter for all of her seventh grade year and my oldest daughter for the last two months of her first grade year in school. I am familiar with the process of learning as well as the requirements for students who learn through a homeschool organization.
Phonics,

Phonics

I have experience teaching individual lessons to students learning to read. We’d focus on phonemic awareness as well as word building activities..
Reading,

Reading

I am familiar with the current standards for reading. I can help your students learn and apply grade level curriculum.
Elementary Science, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary

English

Reading,

Reading

I am familiar with the current standards for reading. I can help your students learn and apply grade level curriculum.
English, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

My education includes a bachelor's degree in Applied Arts and Sciences with emphasis in education from San Diego State University. I also completed the teacher education program with student teaching in upper and lower grade levels in the San Diego Unified School District. I have worked in the Chula Vista Elementary School District for the past 16 years in the classroom of kinder through 6th grades. I have been employed for short term and long term teaching positions for regular as well as special education classes and have taught one on one and in groups as a teacher in the Resource Specialist Program. I have experience as a home school teacher and as a tutor for all elementary age children.
Handwriting,

Handwriting

As a teacher, working one on one with students, I have instructed the proper formation of the cursive letters. Learning cursive can help not only with the writing process but also being able to read historical text. I feel my mastery of cursive has qualified me for teaching it as well.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have helped many students become confident and able to excel in math. I’ve provided students with the necessary tools to quickly solve math equations and understand the terminology used in the common core curriculum.
Reading,

Reading

I am familiar with the current standards for reading. I can help your students learn and apply grade level curriculum.
English, Spelling, Writing

Math

Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have helped many students become confident and able to excel in math. I’ve provided students with the necessary tools to quickly solve math equations and understand the terminology used in the common core curriculum.

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Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

My education includes a bachelor's degree in Applied Arts and Sciences with emphasis in education from San Diego State University. I also completed the teacher education program with student teaching in upper and lower grade levels in the San Diego Unified School District. I have worked in the Chula Vista Elementary School District for the past 16 years in the classroom of kinder through 6th grades. I have been employed for short term and long term teaching positions for regular as well as special education classes and have taught one on one and in groups as a teacher in the Resource Specialist Program. I have experience as a home school teacher and as a tutor for all elementary age children.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have helped many students become confident and able to excel in math. I’ve provided students with the necessary tools to quickly solve math equations and understand the terminology used in the common core curriculum.
Reading,

Reading

I am familiar with the current standards for reading. I can help your students learn and apply grade level curriculum.
English, Writing

Special Needs

Phonics

Phonics

I have experience teaching individual lessons to students learning to read. We’d focus on phonemic awareness as well as word building activities..

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

My education includes a bachelor's degree in Applied Arts and Sciences with emphasis in education from San Diego State University. I also completed the teacher education program with student teaching in upper and lower grade levels in the San Diego Unified School District. I have worked in the Chula Vista Elementary School District for the past 16 years in the classroom of kinder through 6th grades. I have been employed for short term and long term teaching positions for regular as well as special education classes and have taught one on one and in groups as a teacher in the Resource Specialist Program. I have experience as a home school teacher and as a tutor for all elementary age children.
Reading,

Reading

I am familiar with the current standards for reading. I can help your students learn and apply grade level curriculum.
Writing

Test Preparation

CBEST,

CBEST

I went to college to be a teacher and in preparation for my student teaching I needed to pass the CBest. My college education prepared me for this and I passed with confidence in this subject matter. I therefore feel that I can tutor others for this test as well.
Common Core

Common Core

Through research and experiencing working for the Chula Vista Elementary School district, I have become familiar with the Common Core requirements. When I tutor students I research the requirements for their particular grade level and plan my teaching material accordingly. My experience as a short term as well as a long term substitute teacher has familiarized me with the current common core curriculum which is used in the classroom.

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Excellent Teacher!

Shawna does weekly lessons for my kids and they love her. She incorporates different teaching strategies to make the learning process fun and engaging.

Veronica, 80 lessons with Shawna

Great Tutor

Last time she taught about Eclipce. It was very helpful for writing essay in school. And she taught gramma, vocabulary,reading. But I want to give her more homework. Thanks.

Ella, 21 lessons with Shawna

My son (10) learned something his first day!

Shawna arrived on time and had all the material ready. She was patient with my son and connected with him right away. He was a little hesitant about tutoring at first but after this visit has agreed that it adds value and wants to do it again. If you have a child that is struggling in school or just needs to reinforce what's been learned I recommend you set up a lesson with Shawna!

Magda, 17 lessons with Shawna

Excellent!

this is my daughter's first try with tutor. we both like her style, she is very creative and confident. my daughter wants do nothing on her summer vacation so I just waiting little more.. but we will definitely back with her. thank you Shawna~

YONG K, 1 lesson with Shawna

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Shawna is a great tutor! She was able to help my boys with their homework lessons and clearly explain to them how to solve their math problems. My boys were not too happy to get a tutor at first but after Shawna left they were smiling and explaining to me how to solve their homework problems. They even thanked me for having Shawna tutor them. We signed up for weekly lessons to keep them on track. I'm looking forward to watching them progress and become more confident in math.

Maya, 32 lessons with Shawna

My Son Loves Her!

He was excited to keep learning under the supervision of Ms. Shawna. He is excited to keep taking classes with her and I am very grateful we found her. She is professional and truly cares for the student's advancement.

Monica, 3 lessons with Shawna
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