Lorie

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Lorie is a flexible and engaging educator with eleven years of online teaching experience and dual bachelor’s degrees in Theater and Elementary Education. Certified in both Elementary Education and Art, she combines creativity and structure to make learning accessible and fun. Lorie has tutored reading and math for students with ADHD and autism, using visuals, games, and personalized pacing to keep learners motivated. A TEFL-certified English instructor and freelance artist, she believes every child can learn with the right support. Outside of tutoring, she creates art, loves animals, and enjoys life with her cat and dog in Pennsylvania.

Monday 10:00AM- 2:00 PM, 6:00PM- 8:00PM Eastern Standard Time
Tuesday 10:00AM-2:00PM Eastern Standard Time
Wednesday 10:00AM-2:00PM Eastern Standard Time
Thursday 10:00AM-2:00PM, 6:00PM-8:00PM Eastern Standard Time
Friday 10:00AM-2:00PM, 6:00PM-8:00PM Eastern Standard Time

I believe that the best tutor is flexible and can adjust to the individual student's learning style. I think it is important to praise achievements, no matter how small, and to reinforce a student's learning in weak areas. One of the most important parts of tutoring is keeping students engaged. One of my specialties is creating visual lessons, especially in math. I have also received specialized training in tutoring reading.

I have two Bachelor's Degrees- one in Theater from West Virginia University, and one in Elementary Education from Western Governors University. My certifications include Elementary Education in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and Art in Pennsylvania. I also hold a TEFL, which qualifies me as a teacher of English as a Second Language.

I have served as an online tutor for eleven years, beginning as an English as a Second Language tutor with international students. For the past six years, I have tutored students in grades 2-6 in reading and math. These include regular and special education students. The special education students have included children with ADHD and ASD.

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Lorie
$47.00 USD

Subject Expertise

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Algebra
Algebra
American Goverment
American Goverment
Art
Art
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
ELA
ELA
ESL
ESL
Fractions
Fractions
Geometry
Geometry
Life Skills
Life Skills
Math
Math
Music
Music
Reading
Reading
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Social Studies
Social Studies

My mission

I especially enjoy tutoring students who have fallen through the cracks of the regular school system. These include students who have problematic behaviors or have unique learning styles. I believe that every child can learn and each child simply needs someone with the patience and knowledge to help them. Each success I have with these students inspires me!

My Story

I grew up in suburban New Jersey and was lucky enough to attend excellent public schools. My original ambitions were in acting, but life intervened and I later returned to college and earned a degree in elementary education. About twenty years ago I moved to eastern Pennsylvania where there is cultural enrichment everywhere! I live with two spoiled animals, one dog and one cat. They are best buddies! To satisfy my creative side, I spend my spare time doing artwork in a variety of mediums.

Cognitive Diversity

How I adapt to students with diverse intellectual needs.

In reading, I first determine the current grade level of the student, and then plan lessons with the goal of getting the student to work at the grade level appropriate for their age. I focus on phonics and use a variety of educational websites as materials resources. I also use poetry when tutoring reading. Poetry provides assistance for reading comprehension. I like to use learning games to keep students engaged.
In math, I create visuals to aid in understanding. I review all lessons to ensure students have learned concepts. I also work to attain grade level, and include learning games to keep students engaged.

I have worked with gifted students in math, at grade 6 level. Some of these students were also on the autistic spectrum. I helped them improve their math work while managing certain behaviors which impeded their progress.

I have worked with students grades 2-6 who have ADHD. I use stretching breaks and learning games to keep these students engaged! I have tutored reading and math to this population.

I have tutored students on the autistic spectrum, mostly students who in the past were labeled as having Asberger's Syndrome. I have tutored these students, grades 2-6, in both reading and math.

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