Anita
Language arts, math, ESL, Test prep skills
I am a certified teacher with extensive experience in tutoring regular and special education students of all ages. After a career as a business, fiscal, and personnel manager, I became interested in teaching through working with my own children. I began tutored students in math and language arts, and developed and implemented an English as a second language curriculum for a language conservatory, as well as a French curriculum for a school district's extracurricular program. I also tutored a...
autism
Teaching Certificate: 460 SPED Modified K-12, (current) Certification exams successfully completed: 0690 Preschool/Early Childhood Special Education 0353 Education of Exceptional Students: Core CK 0542 Education of Exceptional Students: MTMD I have worked extensively with students who have autism as a public school teacher and a private tutor. I have used a variety of research-based techniques including ABA therapy and direct instruction curricula. I also have knowledge and experience working with individualized, comprehensive programs for students with autism from institutes such as Hope Cottage and The Institute for the Achievement of Human Potential. I am experienced in working in partnership with parents and coordinating with other professionals to help students improve and resolve sensory issues as well as achieve optimal academic and social growth and success.
Aspergers
Certificate: 460 SPED Modified K-12, (current) Passed the following certification exams: 0690 Preschool/Early Childhood Special Education 0353 Education of Exceptional Students: Core CK 0542 Education of Exceptional Students: MTMD I have extensive experience in teaching and tutoring students who were diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome in the public schools and in private tutoring sessions. I have helped them to improve attention span, manage time, organize, socialize, and, in some cases, manage anger and excitability from over-stimulation. I have taught these skills using a variety of techniques as they apply to the specific student's learning style. The certification exams listed above cover preparation for successfully meeting the needs of students with Aspergers.
ADD/ADHD
Tennessee Certificate: 460 SPED Modified K-12 Also passed certification exams below: 0690 Preschool/Early Childhood Special Education 0353 Education of Exceptional Students: Core CK 0542 Education of Exceptional Students: MTMD ADD/ADHD is included in the certification testings above. I have worked with many students in public schools and private settings who have been diagnosed with ADD and ADHD to overcome multiple challenges they experience in the areas of work quantity and quality, focus, organization skills, and time and behavior management.
special needs
ESL/ESOL
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
TOEFL
ASVAB
spelling
ACT English
ACT Math
elementary math
elementary science
elementary (k-6th)
phonics
study skills
algebra 1
vocabulary
grammar
general computer
prealgebra
reading
writing
English
GED
Kathy S. from Marion, OH
My son really came a long way in the 9 months that Anita tutored him. He went from barely able to add & subtract to starting pre-algebra. I was very impressed with her skills and her professionalism. If anyone is looking for a great tutor, Anita is the one!
Jaime C. from Delaware, OH
We have had a wonderful experience with Anita. She's been a tremendous asset for our son and he loves working with her. She has helped him bring his failing language arts grades up to C's which is amazing. He actually is enjoying reading a book for the first time.
Changmi T. from Lewis Center, OH
Anita is great!! My son had issue with his writing and after she worked with him my son now has strong confidence in writing and is doing great!!
Kirsten D. from Lewis Center, OH
Anita was such a gift to us when we really needed support for our daughter who was struggling in third grade this past school year. We were so grateful that we were able to have tutoring sessions with her in order to get our daughter feeling more confident about her school work. Anita showed that she was not only a very engaging and creative teacher, she has true passion for teaching kids and had a genuine concern about the well-being of our daughter's academic growth and schooling. We feel so blessed to have had a chance to work with Anita before she moved to Colorado.
Anne D. from Delaware, OH
Anita created a wonderful dynamic with my 8 year daughter right off the bat! She spent a lot of timing talking with me before she met my daughter to understand her specific needs, then created lesson plans and a learning environment that was right on target. My daughter really seems to blossom under the positive guidance. Because she understands that my daughter is a hands on learner, they even baked a pie to study measurements and fractions for math! I would definitely recommend her to anyone, she really seems to have a gift for connecting with the students, and creates her tutoring sessions based on the needs and personality of the child.
Kari W. from Littleton, CO
Anita has been working with my son over the summer on his upcoming 8th grade curriculum so he can go into the new year without having to play catch up.
Mary S. from Littleton, CO
Anita came to our house and reviewed with my son on phonics. She was able to make an assessment on his knowledge and help us to work with him and focus on his needs as well. My son felt very comfortable with her. She was very positive and encouraged him to sound out words that he was unfamiliar with. She also gave us assignments to help strengthen my son's reading skills. She is a joy to work with.
Caroline P. from Littleton, CO
My 8th grader was struggling. She would typically spend about 4 hours a night on homework and then not have time (or be too tired) to study for upcoming tests. Anita is not only helping her with homework but also with time management. My daughter is always amazed at how much she can get done in 1 hour!