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Sherry tutors in Silver Spring, MD

Sherry H.

Private tutor in Silver Spring, MD

Education

George Washington University, Washington, DC May 1982 B.A. Accounting and Business Administration

Experience

TEACH Charlotte Program, Charlotte, NC Summer 2014 Participant • Admitted to a highly selective cohort of recent college graduates and career changers committed to raising student achievement in Mecklenburg County’s highest need schools • Completed a rigorous 7-week training and student teaching program to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve significant academic gains in the classroom Student Tutor Connections, LLC, Montgomery County, MD 2012-2014 Founder, Tutor • Supported elementary level to college level students who have exceptionalities including Autism, Asperger’s,Tourette’s syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury and Anxiety Disorder, to make academic, social and emotional gains, and to develop the confidence and skills necessary to become independent, contributing members of society • Coached High School Students to pass the Scholastic Aptitude Test with exceptional scores which allowed them to attend the colleges and universities of their choice • Helped student to increase her SAT score by 430 points in one sitting • Adapted college curriculum to teach Basic Skills English, Basic Skills Mathematics, Biology, and Social Studies to students with Intellectual and Emotional Disabilities • Taught students to advocate for themselves as they moved toward academic, social, and career goals Teacher, Founded Summit Home School 2003-2012 Home School Teacher Provided instruction in and general education, third grade through high school Maintained a positive learning environment by establishing rules and procedures and implementing behavioral management strategies Collaborated with general education teachers and the Montgomery County Board of Education to ensure that instruction aligned with Montgomery County Public School Curriculum Prepared students to excel on Standardized Tests Taught students to advocate for themselves as they moved toward academic, social, and career goals

Subject Expertise

SociologyEnglishSATStudy SkillsWriting

Availability

Weekdays after 9AM

Can Meet

Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I love playing tennis, reading and making jewelry

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