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Hello! My name is Deborah, but friends and students call me Miss Deb. I am semi-retired and enjoying a traveling adventure that I journal about daily. I sang for my supper for many years. Music and language are both passions of mine and I utilize solid methods of drawing out the best work from my students. I will be available Read more...
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Dear Students & Parents,I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express my excitement about working with your child. I love teaching and coaching because I care deeply about each of my students. I believe students can grow and develop global skills by examining the issues we cover in class and practice sessions. The main goal of my Read more...
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This May, I graduated with a Masters in Teaching, and a Reading Specialist Certificate, from my alma mater, Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During my fall semester of senior year, I applied the theories I learned in the undergraduate school classroom to practice in an elementary school classroom during a fourteen-week period of student teaching. My experiences during that Read more...
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I make books. Everything from cover to cover, including the covers. You can learn English the traditional way and by making books with me. The ratio of traditional to art work is different for each student.I have an MA in English and a certificate in Book Arts. My background includes forest lookout, rural letter carrier, teaching ESL to adults and Read more...
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As a recent graduate, I understand the strain of school on the student, as well as their family. Whether it is K-12 or a college level course, just getting the coursework completed is stressful, but it is doubly so if the student has trouble comprehending the material. Most often, the easiest route is hearing a description or method from someone Read more...
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As an educator, I believe that each student is a unique individual who requires a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere, in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It is my desire as an educator, to facilitate students to meet their fullest potential in these areas by providing an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and invites Read more...
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After teaching Latin and English (and occasionally German) at the same high school for 30 years, I have recently retired and now teach an SAT prep class at the local community college. I was dual certified by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, something that less than 1% of America’s teachers have achieved, and I am also a published Read more...
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My educational background is centered around elementary education and social sciences. I have a Master of Science degree in Elementary Education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. I also graduated from Bucknell University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. I am also certified to teach grade Pre K-6. I currently work as an elementary tutor and Read more...
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If I could describe myself in three words, they would be goal-oriented, amicable, and reliable. Even though I don’t have a teaching degree, I do have 2 1/2 years’ experience as a high school and middle school substitute teacher; in other words, I compensate for proper training with professional knowledge. My tutoring methods could be best summarized as straightforward yet Read more...
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I am a recent college graduate from a state school here in Oregon. I have been tutoring for a few years at P.C.C. and Portland State and independently around the city. Whether you’re looking for improvement, comprehension or perfection, I’m your guy! I have never had a student come back after receiving and following my instructions with any grade less Read more...
