James S.
Private tutor in Weymouth, MA
Education
B.A. Journalism and Political Science 2010 from UMASS Amherst M.Ed. Special Education 2011 from Endicott College MA DESE License in Moderate Disabilities K-8 Wilson Reading Level 1 Certification completed June 2015
Experience
I have Previous tutoring experience in elementary reading and math. More specifically, specially designed instruction for students on IEP's with specific learning disabilities in reading, math, and written expression, and other disabilities including autism, ADHD, and emotional/ behavioral impairments. I have 5 years experience working with students with behavioral disorders and extensive experience with Applied Behavior Analysis. I am expected to complete a Level 1 Wilson Reading Certification in June 2015. I have experience with curriculum including Reading Street, EnVison Math, Wilson Reading, Project Read Phonology and Written Expression, SPIRE, and TouchMath
Subject Expertise
8th Grade Reading6th Grade6th Grade math6th Grade Reading6th Grade Writing7th Grade7th Grade math7th Grade Reading7th Grade Writing8th Grade8th Grade math5th Grade Writing8th Grade WritingADDADHDMiddle SchoolMiddle School MathPhonicsSummer TutoringVocabularyWritingSpecial Education3rd Grade Science1st Grade math1st Grade Reading1st Grade Writing2nd Grade2nd Grade math2nd Grade Reading2nd Grade Writing3rd Grade3rd Grade math3rd Grade ReadingReading3rd Grade Writing4th Grade4th Grade math4th Grade Reading4th Grade Science4th Grade Writing5th Grade5th Grade math5th Grade Reading5th Grade Science
Availability
Weekdays after 4PM
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
I live in Weymouth and work in a nearby school system as a special education teacher for 7th grade. I have previous experience teaching at the elementary level as well. In both the elementary and middle school settings, I have taught many students with learning disabilities in reading, writing, and math. I also have a background in music, played the saxophone for 7 years, and the piano for 10 years. I enjoy running, reading, outdoor activities, tennis, and golf.
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