Kelly M.
Private tutor in Ellicott City, MD
Education
Post Graduate Study in Instructional Technology, Towson University (30 hrs), leading to a Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certification as an Educational Media Generalist Master of Arts Degree in Education, American University, Washington, D.C. Bachelor of Arts Degree in English with a minor in Secondary education, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Experience
My most recent work experience was serving as a School Library Director for 5 years in a Maryland Private School for students in grades 6-12. I was the administrator of the library and taught library, research, and study skills. I was an Elementary School Librarian for 2 years for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, where I taught reading, research and computer skills. My teaching career began as a Middle School Language Arts teacher for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, where I taught for 7 years, before taking a sabbatical leave to obtain my certification as an Educational Media Generalist. Students with dyslexia benefit from a proven research based model, such as Orton Gillingham, in which I am also trained. I took this course because I wanted to utilize this methodology when I homeschooled my youngest daughter, who has a learning disability. I am also trained in the Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing Reading Comprehension methodology. The Lindamood-Bell instruction has proven successful for individuals with learning challenges, including dyslexia, ADHD, and autism.
Subject Expertise
7th Grade WritingStudy Skills And OrganizationPhonicsMiddle SchoolEssay EditingDyslexiaCollege Essays9th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading8th Grade Reading7th Grade Reading6th Grade Writing6th Grade Reading5th Grade Writing5th Grade Reading4th Grade Writing4th Grade Reading8th Grade Writing
Availability
Weekdays after 9AM
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
My priority is spending time with my husband and four daughters. Relaxing with a good book is my favorite hobby. I also enjoy outdoor activities such as biking, kayaking, hiking and swimming. As an elementary school student, my teachers assigned me other students to tutor, including ESL students, so I feel that teaching was my destiny. I thoroughly enjoy working with students, particularly in a one on one setting. It was very rewarding to help individual students who came to the library during study hall seeking 1:1 help, or assistance with writing and/or editing college essays. Assisting with the research process, including selecting appropriate sources, writing research papers, and citing sources are just a few of my strengths as an educator. I believe that study and organizational skills are essential to student success, and can assist your son or daughter with these skills. Also, at your request, I can contact and work with your child's teacher to identify specific areas of need, and set goals to improve these weaknesses. Using hands on, multisensory approaches, I make learning fun.
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