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Bio
I am a degreed education specialist and help students achieve their goals for learning. I'm an artist/ education specialist who loves making learning fun and have over 25 years of teaching experience!
I develop a good relationship with parents and students. I develop a strong network of support for the students. I want them to feel I am approachable and always willing to listen. I will find resources if needed to increase learning. I am a strong advocate for the students. I want to see them progress, have good self-efficacy in their abilities and overcome challenges.
Education
• I have over 22 years teaching and tutoring students from K-12/ adult in language arts. I have a master’s degree in education. Education Specialist post graduate. I am a doctoral student in Education
My Proudest
Achievements
• My Masters degree in Education with a 4.0 GPA
• My EdS Education Specialist degree 3.5 GPA
• My doctoral course work with 3.92 GPA
• Watching my student receive a national award from People Magazine and asked me to be his family representative at the presentation in NY.
• Teacher of the Year award
Subjects
Language Arts (English)
1st Grade - 12th GradeI tutor one on one both online and face to face. I tutor both English as a second language and language skills. I have received positive parent feedback as I work closely with parents/guardians to achieve positive learning results, and increase goal proficiency in students with learning challenges.
Reading
1st Grade - 12th GradeI assign authors to research and read short stories as well as age appropriate books. I make reading fun. Assign essays and written summaries to ensure students comprehend reading.
Writing
1st Grade - 12th GradeI am a college level teacher, comfortable in the online and classroom environments. I have a journalism, English and language skills background. I am an artist, writer and seasoned faculty. I tutor K-12 special needs students, with results increasing proficiency in all aspects of language arts.
Phonics
1st Grade - 5th Grade Common Cores US and accommodations for learning challenges.I am a teacher/ tutor for K-5th grade in phonetics and comprehension. I work with young students to build early phonetic skills and word building. Especially students who have fallen behind or are diagnosed with learning disabilities such as ADHD, high functioning autism, and dyslexia.
Study Skills
1st Grade - 12th Grade Common Cores and standard curriculum. Also work with accommodations and IEP.A college level educator with K-12 teaching experience. Education and instructional coach. A degreed Education Specialist. I can help students focus on goals, short and long term. College coaching and organization life skills and social emotional learning. Need a guide on the side? I can help!
English
Beginner - AdvancedI teach conversational English to adults and children from beginner to advanced. I have taught students who want to improve their English for business and travel. I can help you increase your proficiency and help improve your skills, applying your knowledge to your goals and objectives.
Greek
BeginnerI am of Greek decent and am fluent in Greek. Strongest in conversational Greek. Great for those who want to travel to Greece or just learn basic skills In conversing in Greek. If you are of Greek decent and always wanted to learn and your parents never taught you , I can help!
Reviews from others
“Sophia is overall extremely helpful, and patient and challenges me l really enjoy my classes and that's why l learn so much they never tedious and she has a very unique way that helps you understand the word and how to use the correct dialect lm super Happy with her as my tutor and My greek vocabulary has progressed very well after many disruptions in our preparations for classes due to schedules and travel we picked up like there had been no issues. Wonderful tutor”- Laurene
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