Melissa
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10+ years of tutoring

Melissa

Bachelor of Science, Psychology Saint Joseph's University
Master of Science, Dual Elementary and Special Education State Certified Teacher Saint Joseph's University
Master of Science, Dual Elementary and Special Education Saint Joseph's University

About Me

I enjoy teaching almost as much as I enjoy learning. My credentials include a Masters Degree in Elementary and Special Education, a Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Science (Psychology), Dual Pennsylvania Teaching Certification (Elementary and Special Education), and Brain Injury Specialist Certification from the Brain Injury Association of America. I have 4 years of formal teaching experience and 10 years of experience in positions that require excellent interpersonal skills (healthcare, psychology and education).I have enjoyed the opportunity to teach diverse groups of students, including those with a variety of learning, emotional, behavioral, and neurological disabilities, those who perform at or below grade level, and English Language Learners. I have collaborated with various treatment teams composed of teachers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and family-based services in order to better address students' needs. These experiences have helped me to become the balanced and caring educator I am today. My strengths include strong problem-solving skills, proactively assessing my classroom and students, creativity in motivating various types of learners and being flexible in various situations. I enjoy creating lessons that bring a multi-sensory approach to learning and accommodate students' varied learning needs. When preparing lessons, I take into account what motivates my students, what their interests are, learning styles and what challenges they face (if applicable). I believe that every person deserves to learn and to be challenged to reach his or her potential. I am passionate about supporting my students and teaching them to support themselves. Feel free to contact me with any questions, learn more about tutoring and schedule a lesson!

Hobbies & Interests

Music, dancing, traveling, art, films, sports, fitness, nutrition,

Education

Bachelor of Science, Psychology - Saint Joseph's University
Master of Science, Dual Elementary and Special Education State Certified Teacher - Saint Joseph's University
Master of Science, Dual Elementary and Special Education - Saint Joseph's University

Q&A with Melissa

I help students stay motivated by incorporating their interests into lessons. If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do? If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, I use a variety of different presentations. Every person learns differently. What might work for one person, may not work for someone else.
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