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Carol D.

4.9 (56 ratings)

203 hours tutoring

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Experienced teacher with a creative, encouraging,and supportive heart!
Experienced teacher with a creative, encouraging,and supportive heart!
Carol D.

4.9 (56 ratings)

203 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (56 ratings)

203 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Carol

Bio

Hello there!

I am a retired teacher with over 35 years experience, and still loving when that light goes on in a child's eyes the minute they finally "Get It". I have worked with hearing impaired students my entire career, and can sign fluently. With working in the field of "Deaf Education" I have had the opportunity to hone my skills of working to each individual students needs. I not only have worked with students with hearing losses, I also have vast experience in elementary and...

Hello there!

I am a retired teacher with over 35 years experience, and still loving when that light goes on in a child's eyes the minute they finally "Get It". I have worked with hearing impaired students my entire career, and can sign fluently. With working in the field of "Deaf Education" I have had the opportunity to hone my skills of working to each individual students needs. I not only have worked with students with hearing losses, I also have vast experience in elementary and middle school hearing students.
I have experience with teaching the core subjects in elementary and middle school. I also have experience with teaching "ESL/ESOL language to middle school through adult learners. I have worked with students in gifted talented programs, general education classes, and special needs classrooms. I believe every child is so very important to our world no matter what their functioning level.

I am a compassionate person, who believes ALL children can learn and excel to the expectations put upon them. I understand about Standardized testing, and can help students be successful on those type of tests. One quality that I have developed through all my years teaching is that I can explain a topic many different ways to better help the student grasp and internalize the information.

My passion is to help children be and feel successful, reach their potential, and step closer toward being a positive part of society. When that happens I know that student is gaining something for life, and that makes all the hard work worthwhile.

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Education

Texas Woman's University
B.S. in Education
Texas A&M Commerce Campus
MEd

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Art

Video Production

Video Production

One of my hobbies is to make videos short and long. I have experience with working in Vegas Video software, Premiere Elements video production software, and iMovie video production software. I love the process of editing videos. I have also taught various individuals how to make videos within their specific software.

Business

Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Computer

General Computer,

General Computer

I am experienced in both PC and apple formats. I have used both types of computers in my business and personal life. I have used Keynote, Numbers, and Pages for many years. I have used the new PC operating systems, and can effortlessly go from one to the other.
Macintosh,

Macintosh

I have been an Apple/Mac user for 20+ years. I am presently using a MacBook Pro and understand the workings of Macintosh. I know how to use preferences, launchpad, the app store, imovie, itunes, the Doc, and iphoto. I feel that I am competent in using a Macintosh computer.
Video Production,

Video Production

One of my hobbies is to make videos short and long. I have experience with working in Vegas Video software, Premiere Elements video production software, and iMovie video production software. I love the process of editing videos. I have also taught various individuals how to make videos within their specific software.
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been trained by an official organization, Literacy Coalition, in Austin to teach ESL classes. I have taught English to groups and individuals from elementary age to adult. I have taught writing for 32 years, and have learned many different methods to teach writing. I am patient, encouraging, and creative while assisting someone learn a new task.
General Computer,

General Computer

I am experienced in both PC and apple formats. I have used both types of computers in my business and personal life. I have used Keynote, Numbers, and Pages for many years. I have used the new PC operating systems, and can effortlessly go from one to the other.
Grammar,

Grammar

Being a teacher of the hearing impaired my main focus was teaching the English language. I taught English written, spoken, and reading skills. I taught all the components of written language; letter formation, syntax, semantics, morphology, phonology, spelling, word order, sentence writing, paragraph writing, outlining, writing papers, and much more. I know how to work on grade level and follow guidelines set up by school districts.
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Proofreading

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have been teaching for 28 years with 11 of those years in elementary grades. I have taught all the academics and have experience with students that are special needs. I have an ability to work with students to their specific learning styles. I also have experience with tutoring Math, and Reading on the elementary to middle school level.
Elementary Math,

Elementary Math

I am highly qualified to teach elementary and middle school math. I have taught kindergarten through eight grade Math. Since I have been a teacher of the hearing impaired, I have learned how to present Mathmatical concepts in a visual, kinesthetic, and hands-on activities as needed to help a child understand. Math is everywhere, and if I can open a students mind to that fact I am always ecstatic.
Elementary Science,

Elementary Science

I taught elementary Science classes for years, and worked mainstreaming hearing impaired students into general education classes for many years. I know how to follow the Science curriculum, IpG’s, as well as special education Individual Education Plans.
Grammar,

Grammar

Being a teacher of the hearing impaired my main focus was teaching the English language. I taught English written, spoken, and reading skills. I taught all the components of written language; letter formation, syntax, semantics, morphology, phonology, spelling, word order, sentence writing, paragraph writing, outlining, writing papers, and much more. I know how to work on grade level and follow guidelines set up by school districts.
Phonics,

Phonics

I have worked with teaching phonics and phonetic skills to hearing impaired children for 28 years. I have in-depth understanding of the development of a child's brain in learning sound of letters, chunking sounds together, and eventually combining sounds to make words. I have worked with various programs that assist students learn how to produce letter sounds in the mouth and how to use those skills to eventually produce words.
Reading,

Reading

I have taught reading, writing, and language arts for more than 32 years. I have written many skits/plays, short stories, and commercials. Reading is a way to experience so many different worlds, but writing allows us to create those worlds for others to travel with us. Reading and writing are passions of mine, and don't we all want to share some of our passion to the world.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I have worked with teaching study skills at various times through my teaching career. I have taught both middle school, and high school using organizational tools, having the right study environment, setting goals, having the will and motivation, and learning styles, time management, not procrastinating, listening in class, note taking (shorthand), textbook reading, library research, concentration, and stress management. With the above topics, I have taught skills that will help students organize lessons, homework, keeping track of grades, how to plan doing work at home to get good grades, how to arrange a calendar to get projects done. I have taught students skills for when they go on the job, such as arriving on time, keeping track of projects due, talking to the boss, communication with work peers, and how to deal with problems that arise at work. I have also taught test-taking strategies such as how to calm yourself, working on items that are known first, process of elimination, working through problems that are most difficult.
Spelling, Vocabulary

English

English,

English

I taught English skills(writing,reading, spelling, pronunciation, usage) for 35 years. I have experience working with elementary to adult learners. I teach using positive reinforcement while having high expectations for student achievement. I am an encouraging person who will help your child be and feel successful in the area we are tutoring.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been trained by an official organization, Literacy Coalition, in Austin to teach ESL classes. I have taught English to groups and individuals from elementary age to adult. I have taught writing for 32 years, and have learned many different methods to teach writing. I am patient, encouraging, and creative while assisting someone learn a new task.
Grammar,

Grammar

Being a teacher of the hearing impaired my main focus was teaching the English language. I taught English written, spoken, and reading skills. I taught all the components of written language; letter formation, syntax, semantics, morphology, phonology, spelling, word order, sentence writing, paragraph writing, outlining, writing papers, and much more. I know how to work on grade level and follow guidelines set up by school districts.
Reading,

Reading

I have taught reading, writing, and language arts for more than 32 years. I have written many skits/plays, short stories, and commercials. Reading is a way to experience so many different worlds, but writing allows us to create those worlds for others to travel with us. Reading and writing are passions of mine, and don't we all want to share some of our passion to the world.
Writing,

Writing

I have a masters degree in education, and I have taught writing skills from elementary to college level for many years. I have assisted other high school and college students edit their papers, and have written and edited many types of papers myself.
Proofreading, Spelling, Vocabulary

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have been teaching for 28 years with 11 of those years in elementary grades. I have taught all the academics and have experience with students that are special needs. I have an ability to work with students to their specific learning styles. I also have experience with tutoring Math, and Reading on the elementary to middle school level.
English,

English

I taught English skills(writing,reading, spelling, pronunciation, usage) for 35 years. I have experience working with elementary to adult learners. I teach using positive reinforcement while having high expectations for student achievement. I am an encouraging person who will help your child be and feel successful in the area we are tutoring.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been trained by an official organization, Literacy Coalition, in Austin to teach ESL classes. I have taught English to groups and individuals from elementary age to adult. I have taught writing for 32 years, and have learned many different methods to teach writing. I am patient, encouraging, and creative while assisting someone learn a new task.
Reading,

Reading

I have taught reading, writing, and language arts for more than 32 years. I have written many skits/plays, short stories, and commercials. Reading is a way to experience so many different worlds, but writing allows us to create those worlds for others to travel with us. Reading and writing are passions of mine, and don't we all want to share some of our passion to the world.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I have worked with teaching study skills at various times through my teaching career. I have taught both middle school, and high school using organizational tools, having the right study environment, setting goals, having the will and motivation, and learning styles, time management, not procrastinating, listening in class, note taking (shorthand), textbook reading, library research, concentration, and stress management. With the above topics, I have taught skills that will help students organize lessons, homework, keeping track of grades, how to plan doing work at home to get good grades, how to arrange a calendar to get projects done. I have taught students skills for when they go on the job, such as arriving on time, keeping track of projects due, talking to the boss, communication with work peers, and how to deal with problems that arise at work. I have also taught test-taking strategies such as how to calm yourself, working on items that are known first, process of elimination, working through problems that are most difficult.
Writing,

Writing

I have a masters degree in education, and I have taught writing skills from elementary to college level for many years. I have assisted other high school and college students edit their papers, and have written and edited many types of papers myself.
Spelling

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been trained by an official organization, Literacy Coalition, in Austin to teach ESL classes. I have taught English to groups and individuals from elementary age to adult. I have taught writing for 32 years, and have learned many different methods to teach writing. I am patient, encouraging, and creative while assisting someone learn a new task.
Sign Language

Sign Language

I have 32 years experience in the field of Deaf Education. I have worked with Conceptual Signed Language, Signed Exact English, and American Sign Language. I have signed with my job for 32 years. I have taught classes in Sign Language, to adults and children through my job for many years.

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Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have been teaching for 28 years with 11 of those years in elementary grades. I have taught all the academics and have experience with students that are special needs. I have an ability to work with students to their specific learning styles. I also have experience with tutoring Math, and Reading on the elementary to middle school level.
English,

English

I taught English skills(writing,reading, spelling, pronunciation, usage) for 35 years. I have experience working with elementary to adult learners. I teach using positive reinforcement while having high expectations for student achievement. I am an encouraging person who will help your child be and feel successful in the area we are tutoring.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been trained by an official organization, Literacy Coalition, in Austin to teach ESL classes. I have taught English to groups and individuals from elementary age to adult. I have taught writing for 32 years, and have learned many different methods to teach writing. I am patient, encouraging, and creative while assisting someone learn a new task.
Reading,

Reading

I have taught reading, writing, and language arts for more than 32 years. I have written many skits/plays, short stories, and commercials. Reading is a way to experience so many different worlds, but writing allows us to create those worlds for others to travel with us. Reading and writing are passions of mine, and don't we all want to share some of our passion to the world.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I have worked with teaching study skills at various times through my teaching career. I have taught both middle school, and high school using organizational tools, having the right study environment, setting goals, having the will and motivation, and learning styles, time management, not procrastinating, listening in class, note taking (shorthand), textbook reading, library research, concentration, and stress management. With the above topics, I have taught skills that will help students organize lessons, homework, keeping track of grades, how to plan doing work at home to get good grades, how to arrange a calendar to get projects done. I have taught students skills for when they go on the job, such as arriving on time, keeping track of projects due, talking to the boss, communication with work peers, and how to deal with problems that arise at work. I have also taught test-taking strategies such as how to calm yourself, working on items that are known first, process of elimination, working through problems that are most difficult.
Writing

Writing

I have a masters degree in education, and I have taught writing skills from elementary to college level for many years. I have assisted other high school and college students edit their papers, and have written and edited many types of papers myself.

Other

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been trained by an official organization, Literacy Coalition, in Austin to teach ESL classes. I have taught English to groups and individuals from elementary age to adult. I have taught writing for 32 years, and have learned many different methods to teach writing. I am patient, encouraging, and creative while assisting someone learn a new task.
Sign Language,

Sign Language

I have 32 years experience in the field of Deaf Education. I have worked with Conceptual Signed Language, Signed Exact English, and American Sign Language. I have signed with my job for 32 years. I have taught classes in Sign Language, to adults and children through my job for many years.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have worked with teaching study skills at various times through my teaching career. I have taught both middle school, and high school using organizational tools, having the right study environment, setting goals, having the will and motivation, and learning styles, time management, not procrastinating, listening in class, note taking (shorthand), textbook reading, library research, concentration, and stress management. With the above topics, I have taught skills that will help students organize lessons, homework, keeping track of grades, how to plan doing work at home to get good grades, how to arrange a calendar to get projects done. I have taught students skills for when they go on the job, such as arriving on time, keeping track of projects due, talking to the boss, communication with work peers, and how to deal with problems that arise at work. I have also taught test-taking strategies such as how to calm yourself, working on items that are known first, process of elimination, working through problems that are most difficult.

Special Needs

Hard of Hearing,

Hard of Hearing

I have worked with hearing impaired students for 28 years. I have worked with pre-k, elementary, middle, and high school students. I have taught all academics with an emphasis on reading, language acquisitions, writing, and speech skills. I have trained in sign language, and language acquisition. I can discuss how to learn a subject in various way to where a student with hearing impairments can understand the subject. I understand deafness and how hearing impaired students process language and thus learn.
Phonics,

Phonics

I have worked with teaching phonics and phonetic skills to hearing impaired children for 28 years. I have in-depth understanding of the development of a child's brain in learning sound of letters, chunking sounds together, and eventually combining sounds to make words. I have worked with various programs that assist students learn how to produce letter sounds in the mouth and how to use those skills to eventually produce words.
Sign Language,

Sign Language

I have 32 years experience in the field of Deaf Education. I have worked with Conceptual Signed Language, Signed Exact English, and American Sign Language. I have signed with my job for 32 years. I have taught classes in Sign Language, to adults and children through my job for many years.
Special Needs,

Special Needs

I have worked with special needs students for many years. While I was in college, I worked with special needs adults at Denton State School. I have a special education certification with a specialty in Deaf Education. I have worked with special needs children in an educational setting for 28 years. I have a teaching certification in ESL teaching. I have worked with students with varying degrees on special needs, and have many hours in training to work with these students.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have worked with teaching study skills at various times through my teaching career. I have taught both middle school, and high school using organizational tools, having the right study environment, setting goals, having the will and motivation, and learning styles, time management, not procrastinating, listening in class, note taking (shorthand), textbook reading, library research, concentration, and stress management. With the above topics, I have taught skills that will help students organize lessons, homework, keeping track of grades, how to plan doing work at home to get good grades, how to arrange a calendar to get projects done. I have taught students skills for when they go on the job, such as arriving on time, keeping track of projects due, talking to the boss, communication with work peers, and how to deal with problems that arise at work. I have also taught test-taking strategies such as how to calm yourself, working on items that are known first, process of elimination, working through problems that are most difficult.

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have been teaching for 28 years with 11 of those years in elementary grades. I have taught all the academics and have experience with students that are special needs. I have an ability to work with students to their specific learning styles. I also have experience with tutoring Math, and Reading on the elementary to middle school level.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been trained by an official organization, Literacy Coalition, in Austin to teach ESL classes. I have taught English to groups and individuals from elementary age to adult. I have taught writing for 32 years, and have learned many different methods to teach writing. I am patient, encouraging, and creative while assisting someone learn a new task.
Reading,

Reading

I have taught reading, writing, and language arts for more than 32 years. I have written many skits/plays, short stories, and commercials. Reading is a way to experience so many different worlds, but writing allows us to create those worlds for others to travel with us. Reading and writing are passions of mine, and don't we all want to share some of our passion to the world.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I have worked with teaching study skills at various times through my teaching career. I have taught both middle school, and high school using organizational tools, having the right study environment, setting goals, having the will and motivation, and learning styles, time management, not procrastinating, listening in class, note taking (shorthand), textbook reading, library research, concentration, and stress management. With the above topics, I have taught skills that will help students organize lessons, homework, keeping track of grades, how to plan doing work at home to get good grades, how to arrange a calendar to get projects done. I have taught students skills for when they go on the job, such as arriving on time, keeping track of projects due, talking to the boss, communication with work peers, and how to deal with problems that arise at work. I have also taught test-taking strategies such as how to calm yourself, working on items that are known first, process of elimination, working through problems that are most difficult.
Writing,

Writing

I have a masters degree in education, and I have taught writing skills from elementary to college level for many years. I have assisted other high school and college students edit their papers, and have written and edited many types of papers myself.
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Test Preparation

GED

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Great setup to first session!

Carol asked a lot of good questions and did some good prep to make my daughter's first session a success. They got a good start to catching her up in her high school ASL class. Very grateful for her!

Ellen, 2 lessons with Carol

Just a supper nice person, so easy to talk to

we had trouble connecting but she always had a plan B. she has so much to offer that I made another session to learn more. She asked me the things I wanted to learn, and she named a few more things she can that she is knowledgeable in

Richard, 2 lessons with Carol

Sweet, Patient and Knowledgeable

I love how Carol was so quick to respond when I needed her help. She walked me through the whole process and got me going and help me finish my project quickly. She's great

Donald, 1 lesson with Carol

Knowledgeable and Helpful Teacher

We went over iMovie and how to clip videos, add graphics, and keyboard tips. Kind and patient teacher that explains things well. Enjoyed my session and highly recommend Carol.

Emily, 1 lesson with Carol

Greatly Appreciated

Carol is helping Joshua to understand the English concept of grammar vs ASL. We would like to work with Carol more. She is very patient and makes learning fun. She is also very experienced using ASL and we trust her judgement with advice.

Tomeka, 10 lessons with Carol

5 star ..... Travis really like Carol that very important to us.....

Travis like his time with carol....... look forward to the rest of the summer....she helping him with math and reading...... we are working on getting Travis ready for 5 th grade....

Snow, 2 lessons with Carol

Knowledgable and patient tutor.

Carol listens patiently to our son's views and works with him understanding what best works for his character and style of learning. She comes up with a lesson plan for each session and keeps us informed on the progress. We have had 3 sessions so far and the experience has been good.

Hamsa, 10 lessons with Carol

Great teacher, experienced and patient

Carol D. clearly demonstrates years of sign language experience and a love for teaching others. She has provided an effective lesson plan with flexibility so that I may reach my goals. She is patient and encouraging. Great teacher!

Lakeicha, 2 lessons with Carol

Very experienced tutor

Carol has been extremely helpful. She is a generous teacher who knows exactly what you need to improve your skills. She gave me a lot of useful information. I will recommend her without any hesitation.

Anne, 4 lessons with Carol

A Great Teacher!

Carol is a great teacher! She is knowledgeable and very helpful with pronunciation and phonetics. She does very well at encouraging her students to practice speaking in English. If you’re looking for someone who has good lesson plans and classroom structure, I highly recommend Carol!

Arturo, 9 lessons with Carol
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