1st lesson free
Melissa
- Rate £37
- Response 1h
£37/hr
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- Support for students with ADD
Experienced tutor in Special needs - add in Carol Stream, Melissa offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Support for students with ADD
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Recommended
Melissa is a respected member of our tutor community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Melissa
Hello! My name is Melissa. I have had about six years of experience with individuals with disabilities (a wide range of ages and disabilities). I am currently majoring in Special Education at Lewis University and will receive my degree in May of 2018. I plan to pursue my masters in school counseling in the Fall of 2018. I also have a minor in Psychology, which has given me a background in child development. I have been a writing tutor at Lewis University for two and a half years and have helped over 500 students. I have been nominated by my supervisor for Student Employee of the Year two years in a row. At the writing center, I am an ELL/ESL specialist, meaning I am certified to tutor students who speak English as a second language. I also have trained tutors on how to assist students with varying disabilities. Additionally, I have had over 100 hours of experience in Special Education classrooms (elementary, middle school, and transition) where I have conducted lessons and assisted students. I was introduced to this field through coaching figure skating, which I coached for about three years and then transitioned into coaching for Special Olympics Illinois, which I have been a part of for almost five years. I am also actively involved in Best Buddies through my university, where we develop one-to-one friendships with adults in the community with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I was President of my chapter for two years and am currently the Secretary. I also spent the summer working for North Western Special Recreation Association as an inclusion aide, where I worked one-on-one with three children with special needs, making sure they were adequately included in their summer camp programs. I also assisted in an after-day program center through NWSRA where I assisted about four individuals with special needs. I am passionate about helping this community and believe that they are capable of success just as anyone else is. It is my life goal to ensure that I assist this population and give them the tools and opportunities they need to be successful; whether that be learning how to make a friend, brush their teeth independently, or be able to successfully interview for a job. I believe all success should be celebrated, and I hope to help your child reach their potential.
I love giving students the tools they need to succeed in their goals. I believe everyone has potential and nothing brings me more joy than helping someone become more confident and successful. The teachers I remember the most are the ones that connected with me and made an effort to get to know me, and I hope that one day I can give that in return.
I began my journey into education at the age of 13 when I became a student teacher at the ice rink I figure skated at. At the age of 16 I became a coach, and transitioned into Special Olympic Coaching about two years later. From the age of 13 I knew education was my passion, and have been actively pursuing it ever since.
Bachelors in Special Education--Anticipated May 2018
Tutor-Lewis University Writing Center-- September 2015-present
Inclusion Aide--NWSRA--Summer 2017
Special Olympic Figure Skating Coach--2013-present
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- GCSE
- +8
levels :
Primary
Secondary
GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTEC
Adult Education
Masters
Doctorate
MBA
Nursery
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I have a strong belief that everyone has the ability to learn. I specialize in making learning individualized and utilizing the student's strengths to help them grow in all areas. I believe in making education applicable to real-life situations that will help them develop strong and independent life skills. Education should be interesting and relevant to the real world. I encourage students to explore their interests and ask questions, and I focus on building confidence. I like to use humor as a way to connect with my learners and to make learning fun. I believe in making learning as engaging as possible, through movement, manipulatives, games, and activities.
All types! I've worked with as young as two years old to adults! I've assisted elementary students, middle school students, transition students, ELL/ESL students, college students, graduate and phD students, all with a wide range of abilities!
Make sure you are putting your needs first. Be your own advocate and don't be afraid to communicate what you need help with. Know that you deserve the best, and that with the right tools, you will succeed.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
What are my short term goals? What are my long term goals? How do I learn best? (visually, auditorily, kinesthetically, etc.) What do I want to get out of tutoring? What makes learning fun for me?
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Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
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Melissa was an amazing tutor! She completely catered to my needs and used my strengths and interests to make the subjects easier. She really individualized her tutoring in a way that broke down the material so it was easier to digest. I would definitely go to melissa for help again.
Melissa did a phenomenal job tutoring my child, Cobie. Melissa worked with her for about a year on organizational skills for school (which Cobie was able to apply at home as well!) and listening/reading skills. Cobie’s improved organization, listening, and reading skills have improved her confidence and grades. Thanks so much Melissa!!
Melissa is amazing! I recently hired her to help my daughter who has special needs. She was very good in making specific lessons and activities that were unique to my daughter's needs. For the handful of times we met, we focused a lot on reading comprehension, and Melissa offered very individualized sessions that not only helped my daughter to enhance her strengths, but also develop skills to help her weaknesses. She is very patient and makes learning fun! I highly recommend her to all parents and students, but especially for families who have children with special needs!
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Rates
Rate
- £37
Pack prices
- 5h: £185
- 10h: £370
free lessons
The first free lesson with Melissa will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- £37/h
Details
Rates vary on amount of students, content area, and age. Prices range from $20-35 an hour. Cash, check, and paypal accepted. Cancellation fee of $15 if session is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice.
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