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Reading/English Language Arts Specialist with Doctorate in Education
Debra H.

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131 hours tutoring

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Reading/English Language Arts Specialist with Doctorate in Education
Reading/English Language Arts Specialist with Doctorate in Education
Debra H.

4.9 (68 ratings)

131 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (68 ratings)

131 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Debra

Bio

Greetings All!
My name is Dr. Debra Harper. I am a veteran teacher with both teaching and tutoring experiences at the elementary and secondary levels of education. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in reading from the University of Houston Clear-Lake City. My Master's degree is in Educational Administration from California State University in San Bernardino. My doctoral degree is in Educational Leadership and Technology from the University of...

Greetings All!
My name is Dr. Debra Harper. I am a veteran teacher with both teaching and tutoring experiences at the elementary and secondary levels of education. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in reading from the University of Houston Clear-Lake City. My Master's degree is in Educational Administration from California State University in San Bernardino. My doctoral degree is in Educational Leadership and Technology from the University of Phoenix.

My teaching and tutoring experiences cover 38 years and include experiences in the Texas and California public school systems. I hold a lifetime teaching credential in the state of Texas with a specialist certification in reading. My California credentials are current and include a multiple-subjects teaching credential and a reading/language arts specialist credential.

My mission in life is to help young people achieve success in learning. My philosophy supports that mission: ' Learning is everything, and everyone can learn.' The key to individual success in learning is having the right tools for learning. With the right learning tools, learning becomes less of a chore and a welcome challenge.

I am enthusiastic about teaching and learning. I am also committed to helping each student I work with develop and maintain successful habits for learning. I invite you to contact me at any time with questions you may have related to my teaching methods and instructional practices. Remember, 'learning is everything, and everyone can learn.'

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Education

University of Houston Clear Lake
BS in Elementary Education
California State University San Bernardino
Masters
University of Phoenix
EdD

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: Group (minimum 2 students) rates: $30. per person Multiple hours scheduled: 20% discount on first three sessions.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 10/1/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

My experiences in teaching elementary math involve 15 years of teaching math at the elementary school levels of K - 6th grades. My training involved math methods and supervised delivery of math instruction in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade resulting in exceptional evaluations. My overall teaching experiences include 37 years of full-time classroom and online teaching assignments. I also worked for three years providing reading in the math content areas to help secondary math teacher improve their student's understanding of math concepts. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary EducationI earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.
Reading,

Reading

Certified as a reading/language arts specialist by the state departments of education in both Texas and California.
Spelling,

Spelling

Reading/language arts specialist credentials in Texas and California.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I have 15 years of experience teaching study skills classes to secondary students. Areas of my study skill teaching focus included areas specific to executive functions--materials management, time management, study strategies ( following directions, reading preparation, writing preparation and reflection, math preparation, memory techniques, note taking and organizing information, and test preparation and reflection, goal setting, decision making/problem solving, and identifying learning strengths.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I am a certified reading/language arts specialist with 35 years of classroom experience teaching students in the 3rd - 8th grade.

English

English,

English

English Language Arts/Reading specialist credentials in both Texas and California.
Reading,

Reading

Certified as a reading/language arts specialist by the state departments of education in both Texas and California.
Spelling,

Spelling

Reading/language arts specialist credentials in Texas and California.
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

I am a certified reading/language arts specialist with 35 years of classroom experience teaching students in the 3rd - 8th grade.
Writing

Writing

Published dissertation entitled, Wiki Technology for Middle-Grade Students, in May 2012 by ProQuest LLC.

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

My experiences in teaching elementary math involve 15 years of teaching math at the elementary school levels of K - 6th grades. My training involved math methods and supervised delivery of math instruction in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade resulting in exceptional evaluations. My overall teaching experiences include 37 years of full-time classroom and online teaching assignments. I also worked for three years providing reading in the math content areas to help secondary math teacher improve their student's understanding of math concepts. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary EducationI earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.
English,

English

English Language Arts/Reading specialist credentials in both Texas and California.
Reading,

Reading

Certified as a reading/language arts specialist by the state departments of education in both Texas and California.
Spelling,

Spelling

Reading/language arts specialist credentials in Texas and California.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I have 15 years of experience teaching study skills classes to secondary students. Areas of my study skill teaching focus included areas specific to executive functions--materials management, time management, study strategies ( following directions, reading preparation, writing preparation and reflection, math preparation, memory techniques, note taking and organizing information, and test preparation and reflection, goal setting, decision making/problem solving, and identifying learning strengths.
Writing

Writing

Published dissertation entitled, Wiki Technology for Middle-Grade Students, in May 2012 by ProQuest LLC.

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Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

My experiences in teaching elementary math involve 15 years of teaching math at the elementary school levels of K - 6th grades. My training involved math methods and supervised delivery of math instruction in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade resulting in exceptional evaluations. My overall teaching experiences include 37 years of full-time classroom and online teaching assignments. I also worked for three years providing reading in the math content areas to help secondary math teacher improve their student's understanding of math concepts. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary EducationI earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.
English,

English

English Language Arts/Reading specialist credentials in both Texas and California.
Reading,

Reading

Certified as a reading/language arts specialist by the state departments of education in both Texas and California.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I have 15 years of experience teaching study skills classes to secondary students. Areas of my study skill teaching focus included areas specific to executive functions--materials management, time management, study strategies ( following directions, reading preparation, writing preparation and reflection, math preparation, memory techniques, note taking and organizing information, and test preparation and reflection, goal setting, decision making/problem solving, and identifying learning strengths.
Writing

Writing

Published dissertation entitled, Wiki Technology for Middle-Grade Students, in May 2012 by ProQuest LLC.

Other

Study Skills

Study Skills

I have 15 years of experience teaching study skills classes to secondary students. Areas of my study skill teaching focus included areas specific to executive functions--materials management, time management, study strategies ( following directions, reading preparation, writing preparation and reflection, math preparation, memory techniques, note taking and organizing information, and test preparation and reflection, goal setting, decision making/problem solving, and identifying learning strengths.

Special Needs

Study Skills

Study Skills

I have 15 years of experience teaching study skills classes to secondary students. Areas of my study skill teaching focus included areas specific to executive functions--materials management, time management, study strategies ( following directions, reading preparation, writing preparation and reflection, math preparation, memory techniques, note taking and organizing information, and test preparation and reflection, goal setting, decision making/problem solving, and identifying learning strengths.

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

My experiences in teaching elementary math involve 15 years of teaching math at the elementary school levels of K - 6th grades. My training involved math methods and supervised delivery of math instruction in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade resulting in exceptional evaluations. My overall teaching experiences include 37 years of full-time classroom and online teaching assignments. I also worked for three years providing reading in the math content areas to help secondary math teacher improve their student's understanding of math concepts. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary EducationI earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.
Reading,

Reading

Certified as a reading/language arts specialist by the state departments of education in both Texas and California.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I have 15 years of experience teaching study skills classes to secondary students. Areas of my study skill teaching focus included areas specific to executive functions--materials management, time management, study strategies ( following directions, reading preparation, writing preparation and reflection, math preparation, memory techniques, note taking and organizing information, and test preparation and reflection, goal setting, decision making/problem solving, and identifying learning strengths.
Writing

Writing

Published dissertation entitled, Wiki Technology for Middle-Grade Students, in May 2012 by ProQuest LLC.

Examples of Expertise

Debra has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 2 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews

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Reviews

Great teacher

Dr Harper is an amazing tutor. She is incredibly patient and very resourceful. She approaches ever session with enthusiasm. She makes the dull or mundane seem amusing and enthralling. She has true pedagogical talent. I recommend her without reservation.

Micaela, 72 lessons with Debra

Very professional and patient.

Dr Harper, is a great teacher. Helped me with my outline and putting it all together for my proposal. She’s professional and patient. Highly recommend!

Carina, 3 lessons with Debra
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