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Gargi Guha

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Gargi Guha

Master's/Graduate
Gargi's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Writing
Middle School Reading
Orton Gillingham Reading
Elementary School Reading

I have a master's degree in special education from Lesley University. After I graduated in 2000, I joined as a middle school special education teacher in Maryland. While instructing my students, I realized they didn't have foundational skills in math, reading, and writing. It was too hard for them, ...

Education

Lesley University

Master's/Graduate

Ellen

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Ellen

Master's/Graduate

I am a graduate of Lesley University and Rhode Island College. My degrees are a Master of Math Education, Bachelor's of Elementary Grades 1-6/Special Education K-12 grade. I have 22 years of Special Education experience in every grade in inclusion, resource and self-contained settings. In my spare...

Education

Lesley University

Master's/Graduate

Tironza

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Tironza

Master of Arts, Education
Tironza's other Tutor Subjects
Art
Art Hour
Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
Elementary School

I am a graduate of Columbia College where Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. Additionally I received a Master in Education degree from Lesley University. I have been a teacher for 18 years. 14 of those years, I devoted my time in the classroom as a full time teacher. The most recent 4 ...

Education

Lesley University

Master of Arts, Education

Columbia College

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Deborah

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Deborah

Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies
Deborah's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACCUPLACER WritePlacer
ACT Writing
Adult Literacy

From Kindergarten through graduate school, I help students overcome obstacles, clearing the pathway to success. As a tutor and educator for over 20 years, I care about my students and work hard for them. I am a dedicated teacher because I believe that education can change lives.As a reading speciali...

Education

Lesley University

Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies

University of Phoenix-Phoenix-Hohokam Campus

Doctor of Education, Education

Erin

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Erin

Masters in Education, Special Education
Erin's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I went to Lesley University in Cambridge Ma for my Master's degree and it is Severe Special Needs. I was a special needs teacher for 14 years after that. I worked mostly with students in Elementary School and with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have experience with children with many other disabilities...

Education

Lesley University

Masters in Education, Special Education

Bridgewater State University

Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General

Diane

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Diane

Master of Arts, Creative Writing
Diane's other Tutor Subjects
Creative Writing
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

In 2015, I graduated from Lesley University with a B.A. in Literature and a minor in Education. I received my M.A. in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University in 2019. I am a literacy interventionist for grades three to five but have worked with children of all ages. I als...

Education

Southern New Hampshire University

Master of Arts, Creative Writing

Lesley University

Bachelor in Arts, General Literature

Patricia

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Patricia

Master's/Graduate
Patricia's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Grade 10 Math
Grade 9 Math
Grade 11 Math

"Learning from her is easy", "I like her style", "I'm starting to like math because of her", "She demonstrates excellence in education", "my child's scores and confidence have grown in her classroom", are just a few things my students and parents have said about me. Because I believe every human ca...

Education

Elmbrook

Master's/Graduate

Lesley University

Master's/Graduate

Mount St Mary's University

Bachelor

Bill

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Bill

Masters in Education, Education, Moderate Special Needs
Bill's other Tutor Subjects
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
College English
College Essays

I am currently an adjunct professor at a private college in Boston where I teach English - both Literature and Composition - as well as several courses in the Humanities, including Art History. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I very much enjoy meeting with my students during office hour...

Education

Lesley University

Masters in Education, Education, Moderate Special Needs

Illinois Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, English-French Education

Thomasa

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Thomasa

Master's/Graduate

I am passionate about helping students because I believe that education is the key to unlocking potential and creating opportunities for lifelong success. With experience working as a technology instructor and providing mentorship in data analytics and IT, I have helped students overcome academic ch...

Education

Lesley University

Master's/Graduate

Carolyn

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Carolyn

Bachelor of Education, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Carolyn's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I have been teaching almost all of my life. I began at age 12 by babysitting for a young boy who had Downs Syndrome. I was excited when he learned to write his name. I was ecstatic when he tied his shoelaces. I was hooked. Special Ed was for me! When I decided to work part time I had an opportunity ...

Education

Lesley University

Bachelor of Education, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

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