Sister Solana D - Homeschool Tutor In Palmetto FL - Local or Online
I like to read and spend time with my pets. I have a dog named Oscar and a very vocal cat named Star. I love to play games esp. Clue and Mystery Games.
Experience
I have twelve years experience working with students with special learning needs, ages 4-22. I have tutored children with Autism spectrum disorders and helped them get ahead in school. Subjects included Reading and Writing to improve hand motor coordination. I am the co-creator of a new autism program. This program was developed as an alternative to ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis). It teaches how to learn to make choices, instead of using a rewards and consequence method. My tutoring methods use 20 minutes of left brained learning, and 20 minutes of right brain learning, to help students reduce stress and maximize their results. I have taught elementary social skills, art, reading, and writing and Math, science and social studies. I am an avid reader and have published my own children's book. I have certification in special education, K-12. I have taught social skills and conflict resolution. Topics include anger management, anti-bullying, problem solving, communication skills, etc. I also have training in The Orton Gillingham (Spire) Reading program. I have been certified to teach Touch Math for Autism. I got a State award for Teacher Excellence in 2018. There were over 800 teacher nominations. I was among the 8 teachers picked across the State. I am currently managing a learning center for students with special learning needs. Please feel free to get in touch with me. I look forward to helping you achieve.
Education
Western Governors
Special Education. B.A.
Sheridan College
Print Journalism A.A
Humber College
Media Foundation Certificate
FLDE
Certification in ESE K-12