Alma
Alma holds a master’s degree in Teaching with a focus on Secondary English Education, is TESOL certified, and is a state certified teacher with thirteen years of classroom experience and seven years of tutoring both online and in person. She specializes in English, reading, writing, and literacy development for elementary through secondary learners and has experience supporting students with ADHD, autism, dysgraphia, dyslexia, and gifted needs. Alma was named among the top five percent of American teachers and was nominated for the Golden Apple teaching award, and she brings a practical, hands-on approach that blends project-based learning with clear skill-building. Recently she helped a student who struggled to stay engaged online by incorporating art and tactile activities into lessons, which quickly improved focus and confidence. Families value her ability to personalize instruction, build lasting relationships, and make learning meaningful. She is also a keen baker, an avid tennis player, and has traveled to seventeen countries.

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All students are unique learners, and a good teacher will find a way for a student to learn.

Masters degree in teaching English/ Secondary English Education/ TESOL certificate/ State Certified teacher

I have 13 years of teaching experience and 7 years of tutoring experience, both of which have been conducted remotely and in person. I tutored students of different ability levels and age groups.
Cognitive Diversity
How I adapt to students with diverse intellectual needs.I have three children of my own, and as an educator, I wanted all three of my children to love reading and visit the library every week. Two of them ended up reading a lot. My last one was not much of a reader unless the book was about a topic of his choice. Slowly but surely, he ended up being the best writer of them all.
I am currently working with a student who has some trouble being engaged online. I try different activities and finally we figured that incorporating art and some hands on activities will help him stay focused.
Alma did an amazing job with my son. She taught him to read and love literature She is very nice, kind, smart and funny