"My name is Heather. I am in my tenth year as an elementary ESOL teacher. Before that, I taught English as New Language to adults for one year. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in ELA and a minor in TESOL education. I completed my Master's Degree in Literacy. I am certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages B-12), Elementary Education 1-6, and ELA 7-12. In college, not everything came easily. I had to stay after and ask for extra help from my professors. They were always willing to break down the material for me into more manageable pieces which helped me succeed. This approach inspires my tutoring. I know how defeated I felt when I didn't understand a concept, and how awesome I felt when I worked with someone to conquer it. I use lessons that build new information on top of prior knowledge to give you a running start and help you feel comfortable. I also give ample opportunities to practice the skill or concept with an appropriate strategy. I want to help students conquer whatever they set their minds to, in a fun, meaningful way.

I have five years of tutoring experience in elementary core subjects (science, social studies, ELA and math) and English as a Second Language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking). I worked with students one-on-one, and in small groups during and after school. I created lessons and activities to increase reading levels, writing ability, and preparing students for state testing. I also helped students with homework and retaught skills when necessary.

I want to give students the tools they need to succeed. I welcome family involvement to boost student outcomes. Feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule a lesson!" less...