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Juanita W.

Private tutor in Live Oak, TX

Education

B.A. degree, English at University of California; Minor, Psychology, 1999, GPA 2.76 A.A. degree, Liberal Art at Solano Community College, 1997, GPA 3.26 Teacher Certification at University of California, Davis, 2002; GPA 3.89 1st year Master degree student - Education, Teacher Leadership and Policy Studies, 2011. 3.89

Experience

ALICANTE SCHOOL – CARMICHAEL, CA 2002 to 2004 Special Education Teacher Key Results:  Taught emotionally disturbed children ages 11-19, using the general education curriculum (Math, Life Science, History, English, and/or Geography, Physical Science, and Life Skills).  Developed an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each special education student supported.  Worked as liaison between teachers and Master Teacher to review and edit IEP reports for IEP meeting, which included parents, school administrators, and district representatives.  Served as acting Master Teacher for group of Special Education teachers as a trial run to fill permanent Master Teacher position. A+ TUTORING – FAIRFIELD, CA 2001 to 2002 Private Tutor, Owner Key Results:  Provided tutoring to kids of all grade levels. Instruction included emphasis in Math, English, and Reading; special allowance was made for SED and IEP students.  Created student assessments based on behavior, work ethic, organization, and skill level to develop educational plan for aid in achievement of goals.  Provided counseling to students based on assessment through school districts to develop focus, organization, and a positive attitude towards learning.  As a result of my tutoring sessions, all students’ learning was enhanced and each students’ grades improved in all subjects tutored. ELMHURST MIDDLE SCHOOL – OAKLAND, CA 1999 to 2001 Full-Time Teacher Key Results:  Provided curriculum instruction to 6th – 8th grade students. Instruction included: math and science core, pre-algebra and algebra.  Acted as facilitator, using interactive discussions and "hands-on" approaches to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects.  Utilized manipulatives to help children understand abstract concepts, solve problems, and develop critical thought processes.  As a result of providing top-notch classroom management and a variety of successful teaching styles, my classroom was showcased to other Teachers as a model of an “effective classroom.” MILLS COLLEGE – OAKLAND, CA 1999 to 2001 Business Writing Teacher – College Preparation Program Key Results:  Taught Business Writing course to 9th grade students as part of a College Preparation program.  Created interactive discussions and "hands-on" approaches to help students learn and apply concepts in the subject area.  Asked to teach this program part-time (on weekends) by Elmhurst Middle School Administrator due to my effective work with students.

Subject Expertise

ENGLISHSOCIAL STUDIESSTUDY SKILLS

Availability

Any day at any time

Can Meet

Up to 30 minutes away for a flat fee

Hobbies

Advocate for children, teach/tutor kids of all races, learning styles, and academic levels, reading, writing, playing tennis, poetry, mountain biking, anything dealing with numbers, playing xbox games (sometimes), meeting new people, volunteering for charity work/donations

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