Mary G.
Private tutor in Minneapolis, MN
Education
I hold a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from The Univ of MN, Mankato, MN. I then got my Autism Teaching Certification from the first class offering this course in the early 2000's at the Univ of St. Thomas, Minneapolis. I went on to acquire my Masters Degree in Special Education-Autism from Univ of St Thomas, with an additional teaching certification in devlopmental-cognitive delays. I have experience with early childhood age all the way up to adulthood.
Experience
I am interested in tutoring both typical elementary age students and special education students of any age. I have over 20 years experience as a preschool, elementary and special education teacher, along with most recently as an autism specialist for the schools,an educational coop, and a family-child development center. I am not working full time at this time, however I am interested in private work out of my home, a neutral location, or yours home if the location is good. I am willing to collaborate with your child's teacher and specialists and follow any IEP goals and intervention strategies, behavior intervention plans, and sensory integration needs. I have expertise in specific learning styles and teaching techniques for students on the autism spectrum and AD(H)D. I also teach to the child's specific specific learning style and needs. I am highly regarded in the occupational therapy professionals and wrote my master's thesis on the subject.
Availability
Any day after 10AM
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I will work with you and what you can afford. I have been a mother of a child, now adult, who is on the autism spectrum - to a moderate degree. I know the struggles of single parenting and limited finances. Because I "lived" the life parent research, teaching, advocacy, along with understanding the education system made me a perfect match for my career. I was very active in all areas of interventions, including heading a support groups. I am very receptive to parent's needs and advocacy for their child. I was a Founding Board Member for the Lionsgate Academy, first secondary school in MN for those on the autism spectrum. We started small as a middle school in a church, and it rapidly flourished to its own building with middle-high school & 18-21 transition programs, with now a 2nd location being added in 2018! It has been a wonderful experience being part of starting up this much needed school, and with such a successful outcome!
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