Joanne V.
Private tutor in Fairborn, OH
Education
Tutoring session fees are $40 per hour in person and $35 online via skype. * Currently a doctoral student working on a PhD in STEM Education * Recently completed a Second Language Reading and Writing Literacy course * Presenter at the NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) National Conference March 2016 * Presenter at the SECO (Science Education Council of Ohio) Institute, January 2015 * RET (Research Experience for Teachers) Teacher at University of Cincinnati 2014 * MME, Masters in Mathematics for Educators, Worcester Polytechnic Institute * State of Ohio Department of Education Permanent Non Tax Certificate 2013 * Educator’s License, Certification for grades 5-8 and 5-12, Commonwealth of MA, English (2005) and Mathematics (2007) * B.A., English Literature, Florida Atlantic University * Trained facilitator for UMass Resource Learning Center's MLC - Mathematics Learning Community * Certificate in Volunteer Tutor Training, Literacy Council of Fairbanks, AK
Experience
* I am a patient, energetic, and enthusiastic educator with a passionate commitment to student development and the learning experience. As your child's tutor, I will strive to provide creative, engaging, yet rigorous learning sessions. * 14 years of classroom teaching experience * 15 years of private tutoring experience * 2+ year working with ESL and TOEFL preparation with students * Currently a College level Mathematics Adjunct Instructor at local university and a Teaching Assistant at OSU * Completed many professional training workshops over the years to help me help my students succeed: Physics of Forces and Motion; Misconceptions in Physical Science; Differentiated Instruction; Problem Solving and Critical Thinking with Discrete Math; Leadership Training for Mathematics Learning Community; Mathematics in Industry for Teachers; Creative Approaches In Geography; Connecting and Communicating Algebra and Geometry; Unlocking Linear and Quadratic Equations; Visualizing and Verbalizing; Data Analysis, Statistics, Probability; Student Centered Reading and Writing; Proportional Reasoning; Assistive Technology and Universal Design; Elementary Classroom Management
Subject Expertise
ESL/ELL12th Grade11th Grade10th Grade9th Grade8th Grade7th Grade6th Grade5th GradeAlgebra 2Algebra 1PianoElementary MathDevelopmental AlgebraEnglishSummer TutoringReadingIntermediate AlgebraEssay EditingHomeschoolIntroduction to PoetryIntroduction to FictionSSAT- Elementary LevelSSAT- Upper LevelTOEFLVocabularyUS HistoryStudy Skills And OrganizationTest PrepWriting
Availability
Weekdays after 5PM, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
* Over the years, I have been involved with the following: PTO board member, co-advisor of school newsletter, summer program coordinator, Soccer Assistant Coach, Daisy Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Assistant, Home-school cooperative coordinator * I have helped students prepare for District and State Science Fairs, the AMC8 (American Mathematics Competition) and Mathcounts
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