"Hi, I’m Dr. Alma. I’ve taught all subjects at the elementary level and middle school, served as a Reading Specialist, and taught college level English courses. I hold a Doctorate of Education in Educational Administrative Leadership, a Master’s in Reading/Language Arts Education, and a Bachelors in Liberal Studies. My current Teaching Credentials include K-12 Multiple Subjects, Specialist in Reading Instruction, and English as a Second Language. I am also a native Spanish speaker and possess a Bilingual Certificate of Competence in Spanish.

I hold the conviction that every student has the innate ability, unique capacity, and the right to follow their dreams and intellectual pursuits. I have taught teachers and students alike to explore their distinctive talents, to engage in curiosity, make connections across concepts and domains, express themselves fluently and creatively, and encourage the discovery of innovative solutions for everyday challenges. What weaves these foundational building blocks together are appropriate academic and instructional standards and ample diverse learning opportunities. With appropriate support and application of these educational approaches, I have seen students obtain a high retainment of content and increase their overall aptitude.

As an experienced public school educator of twenty-five years, I have additionally privately tutored a diverse spectrum of students for the past four years, including students with learning disabilities. I am always open to suggestions that parents and students may provide to improve the instruction, and I am happy to dialogue with prospective clients to answer any instructional or scheduling questions you may have. Please feel free to contact me.

With regards to cancellations, I will require at least 24 hours in advance notice of a tutoring session cancellation." less...