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Hello Parents:
I am a National Teacher of the Year for my work with special students in DC Public Schools. I have nearly 40 years of teaching experience at the master's level.
I'm a lifelong learner and educator. I have taught in public and private schools from Pre-K through MBA! I have been extensively trained in standardized test prep, and I am certified to teach Special Ed, Visual Art and Montessori Early Childhood.
Learning can be fun and all students can learn.
I specialize in: CogAT, NNAT, MAP tests,
Art & Art History, and PRAXIS for Teachers;
Language Arts - Writing, Language Arts - Reading, ACT - English Reading Writing, GED - Language Arts Writing, GED - Social Studies, GRE - Verbal, GMAT - Analytical Writing Assessment, GMAT - Verbal Reasoning, SAT - Reading, SAT Subject Test - Literature, SAT Subject Test - World History, SSAT, Test Prep - Other, AP Courses and Exams - AP English Literature and Composition, AP Courses and Exams - AP English Language and Composition, and Homework assistance.
Come grow with me, we'll have a great time.
Programs
High School
Reading
11th & 12th Grade Reading
9th & 10th Grade Reading
Writing
11th & 12th Grade Writing
9th & 10th Grade Writing
History
AP Art History
Art History
US History
World History
World History: Modern
Elementary
Reading
1st Grade Reading
2nd Grade Reading
3rd Grade Reading
4th Grade Reading
5th Grade Reading
Advanced Phonics
Braintrust Advanced Reading (No Curriculum)
Kindergarten Reading
Phonics
Phonological Awareness
Reading Fluency
Writing
1st Grade Writing
2nd Grade Writing
3rd Grade Writing
4th Grade Writing
5th Grade Writing
Grammar
Kindergarten Writing
Math
1st Grade Math
2nd Grade Math
3rd Grade Math
4th Grade Math
5th Grade Math
Kindergarten Math
Middle School
Reading
6th Grade Reading
7th Grade Reading
8th Grade Reading
Writing
6th Grade Writing
7th Grade Writing
8th Grade Writing
Math
6th Grade Math
7th Grade Math
8th Grade Math
Pre-Algebra
Preschool
Learning Differences
Session preference
Cancellation policy
24 hours notice
Calendar
Education
Associate Degree
Montessori Pre- Kindergarten, Pan-American Montessori Assoc, 1996 (Certificate, not an Associates Degree)
at Fort State College, GA
Bachelors Degree
BA in Art History and Studio Art with Honors in Latin
at Smith College
Masters Degree
Master of Arts in Teaching in a certification program to teach Visual Art
at University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Employment history
Art Teacher K-8
Fulton County Schools
August, 1987 - June, 1989
Art and SP. ED. Art Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
September, 1989 - June, 1994
Special Education Art Teacher, Grades 3-8
DCPS Special Ed Centers
September, 2012 - June, 2015
Tutoring history
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