25 Springvale Tutors

I am certified with the State of Maine as an Educational Technician III. Currently I am teaching a 6/7 math intervention class. I had been working in an alternative education program for the last four years, in a middle school setting. Prior to this position I was a literacy lab instructor. I'm extremely proficient connecting with a variety of children. I have an easy calmness when I instruct and tend to reach those who are normally perceived as being "difficult." Quite honestly I don't real... ... More

I have many years of experience working at a public elementary school in Sanford, Maine as a self-contained teacher in a program for students with emotional disabilities. I hold a dual professional certificate in the areas of Elementary Education and Special Education that is current until July 2018. Each school day, I provide direct instruction in the areas of literacy, math, and social skills while also managing behavior. My philosophy of education mostly centers on my belief that every s... ... More

Dear student, Like you, I've faced challenges that come with big life changes. About 30 years ago, I moved from California to Maine and adapted to a whole new climate, population, and way of life. Then, around 10 years ago, I changed careers; after 25 years as a newspaper writer and editor, I started teaching. I began as a literacy tutor for a Cambodian woman who couldn't read or write any English. Then I took on some reading and writing classes for native-born adult education students.... ... More

I have been a certified teacher in Maine for 17 years. I have taught sixth grade for many years and the last couple of years I have taught English at a local high school. I am certified as a K-8 general education and 7-12 English. I have also worked as an adult-ed teacher for a few years helping students prepare for their GED. I have a wide range of expertise and especially like working one-on-one with folks who have a specific goal in mind. I do much of my tutoring in the summer months ... ... More

I have a degree in Secondary Math Education, and I also graduated with a minor in English. From 2006-2010, I taught 7th through 12th grade math and English in a private school. The English classes included spelling and vocabulary, grammar and composition, and literature. My math classes included basic math, pre-algebra, Algebra 1&2, geometry, trigonometry, business math, pre-calculus, and calculus. While teaching at the school, I worked with kids (both in the classroom and one-on-one) who... ... More

I am a Behavioral Health Professional, certified in the State of Maine. I have 10 years of experience working one-on-one with children with learning challenges, including ADD/ADHD, Asperger's, and Autism. I have many hours of experience as a substitute teacher in Special Education Classrooms. I understand the challenges these students face, and adapt my teaching methods to their individual strengths and challenges. ... More