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I have been looking for a tutor for my 7 year old daughter, who is struggling with memory recall issues. We moved from abroad only a few months ago, English is her mother tongue but she learned to read and write, painfully slowly, with a lot of private tutoring in Hebrew. Since she can speak English, she is not eligible for ESL group in her school, and is not thriving. The teacher is concerned that she will have to be left back, and suggests that we consider enrolling her in a private school for children with learning disabilities (not mental incapacity), which, at the moment we cannot afford. We do not have a car yet, so I cannot bring her to Linda Mood-Bell or the other tutoring centres. We live in Albany and I need to find someone who can tutor her either at the Albany library or at our home. She is sweet, shy, loves school and loves to learn, but is getting frustrated and starting to believe that she just cannot do it. A sad mama. Sarah
Looking for an educational therapist or tutor with experience with these two conditions to help our son with writing. We are looking for some who is skilled and kind--a sense of humor would also be great. Thanks in advance. Anonymous
I'm looking for an educational therapist for my son who has ADHD & other learning issues. He needs help with organization, Spanish, and writing & editing. The Spanish speaking skill is critical for us. He does very well with people who have a relaxed style. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!
I'm looking for a tutor that has experience with Dyslexia. My son is in second grade and is way beyond his grade level in math, so his issue is reading, writing and spelling. We live in Pinole but I'm willing to travel a bit for a tutor that can really help him. Also, if anyone has experience with getting help from the public school system in regards to dyslexia, that would be great. The school district seems reluctant to test him for that even though every teacher he's had has been trying to get him tested. It's very frustrating and private school is financially out of the question. Thank You. Anonymous
It would be good to have an IEP so that he has a SLD (specific learning disability). Dyslexia falls under this catagory.
Do you know what grade level he is reading at? They rarely want to tell you. Ask them for his sri scores, student reading inventory They do this 3x per year for the report card. If they do dibels then there is a specific report for parents, ask for that. Keep it all in writing.
Earlier the better, dont let them talk you into waiting. Its worse for your child. There is no such thing as a pop in development. Speak to the principal, ask for her/his help and if the reading specialist can help since your son is already behind. Dont let him be pulled out during core , math and english, writing, as that causes more falling behind. Some skills offer programs before school. Ask the reading specialist.
Scottish Rite offers interventions, ucsf offers assessments, also ucb. Intervention asap is the way to go. Make sure its specifically for dyslexia and done by someone who is trained.
Parents Education Network in San Francisco is also a great organization for parents. Parents helping parents. A movie is coming out called the 'd' word! hah.
Be kind, be clear, and be persistant. Keep in it writing. wishing you the best. More than just Dyslexic
In terms of help figuring out how to advocate to get your son tested, I recommend that you get in touch with DREDF (google them) They're a locally-based advocacy group for kids with special ed. needs. An advocate will consult with you by phone (for free!). S/he should be able to help you initiate the process to request that your son get tested by your public school. You're also welcome to get my info from the moderator and email me. I have lots of experience advocating for my kids in the public school system. If your son is really good at math, and has come this far without the school insisting on having him tested, it probably means that he's really bright and has a lot of academic strengths. All of that will help him compensate for his dyslexia, and probably help him know that having dyslexia doesn't mean that he's not a smart kid. Good luck to you!! Feel free to get in touch if I can be helpful to you. Been there
My husband and I tried several tutors for our high school sophomore who was diagnosed with mild ADD and has had writing issues since grade school. But we fuond that they weren't able to really help him with his writing. Last year we were referred to Ashley Coburn by our pediatrician (Brad Berman). Ashley is a Learning Specialist and Academic Coach and she was able to help our son develop solid writing strategies based on his learning and attention issues, which has helped him so much with the demands of high school. His self-esteem has also improved, which my husband and I were especially concerned about. We highly recommend Ashley Coburn. (510)384-6069. Good luck!
We just moved to Berkeley and we are looking for a math tutor for a dyslexic learner. He/She needs to have experience teaching children with dyslexia and visual processing issues. Sylvie
My son Ben is in third grade and has dyslexia. A couple of months ago we found a great tutor named Larry Towler. Since working with Mr. Towler, Ben has made significant (mind blowing) progress in reading, writing, spelling, and memorizing his multiplication tables. Mr. Towler is a retired elementary school teacher who received training from Ms. and Mr. Lindamood and Ms. Bell (of the Lindamood- Bell method). He has good rapport with Ben and challenges him with lively and effective teaching strategies. Larry lives in Berkeley and comes to our house in Alameda to work with Ben. Here is his info: Larry Towler 510-776-8599 sg
We are in desperate need of a tutor/learning coach who has experience in working with teens. Our 13 yo son is 2E (twice exceptional ~ highly gifted & has learning challenges) He has ADD & Dysgraphia he currently has a 504 Plan in place but his school is of no help & we need someone who will work with our son and us to guide him on the path to success. He needs someone who ''get's him'' He's an amazing guy with so much to offer & although quirky & eccentric he's also the most fearless person I've ever known! He struggles with writing due to the dysgraphia & his school has no clue & insist he just doesn't want to do the work ~ he also needs math help & I'm not equipped to handle this area & dad travels a lot. We're in the Lafayette/Walnut Creek area & would prefer someone who could come to us. Our son feels more secure in familiar surroundings. We'll do whatever he needs. We want his educational experience to be different/positive. Please toss us a lifeline so we can help our beautiful son sail smoothly on the sea of his life. Jess
I am looking for an educational tutor for my 2nd grade child who may have dyslexia. While she meets with her school's reading specialist in a small group sessions, she needs additional help with math and writing. Does anyone have experience in working with Phyllis Koppleman and Strategies for Learning? And the Mighty Minds Summer Enrichment program for 7 year olds? We have also been referred to Ariel Lenchner; however, her focus is language arts and we would like a broader approach to include math skills. Any additional recommendations would be welcomed. We live in Oakland and would prefer to nearby locations. Thank you! Anon
Hello, I am trying to find a math tutor for my child who will be entering the fourth grade in the fall. She is on the spectrum, and I am trying to find a good match for her . Her 3rd grade teacher is concerned with her difficulty in grasping more abstract math concepts. Her teacher also highly recommended someone trained in the''Making Math Real'' program, but I have not been able to find anyone. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
We adopted an older child who was way behind in school and is an ESL learner with the likelihood of some learning issues. We had him assessed at times and he was being tutored in and after school. The various tutors/programs were helpful but we realized that we really needed a more closely tracked and educational theraputic approach if he was ever going to make greater progress. That's where we found Phyllis Koppleman at Strategies for Learning in Oakland so helpful. Web site: www.strategiesforlearning.com Phyllis helped us move from a general tutoring approach to an educational therapy and case management approach. She matched our son with tutors skilled in the appropriate learning approach for a subject. Understanding how your child learns is all important with or without learning issues. Finding tutors with the right training and experience and who connect with your child is another. Strategies for Learning helped us put that all together and our son has made much greater progress since then. David
Jenifer Steele has been tutoring my child for the past 5 years. When my daughter was diagnosed with ADD by the school psychologist, I decided against drug therapy, but felt the need for extra assistance with the academics. Since Ms. Steele was familiar with Math Made Real and had a certificate in Educational Therapy, I though she might work well with someone that had learning difficulties. She has helped my child immensely. Not only has Jenifer assisted with improvement in reading, writing, spelling, math and Spanish, but she has helped her with organizational skills, time management, assertiveness techniques and ommunications skills. My daughter views her not only as a mentor, but as a true friend. I highly recommend Jenifer Steele as a tutor for your child especially if he/she may have some type of learning disability. You can reach her at (510)548- 7520 or jssteele@pacbell.net Marie
Does anyone know of a tutor who can work with our child who has a learning disability and is sensitive to the issues that we face with teaching our child? We'd prefer someone in the Berkeley/Albany/El Cerrito area. Our child is in Elementary School.
In any case, Raskob in Oakland offers tutoring for children with LD. I've heard great things.
I believe there is also a Lindamood Bell in Berkeley, however, they typically address global LD needs and will require an assessment and then place your child in on of their programs.
There's is a non for profit in Oakland called Aspires. They offer after school tutoring and work on sliding fee scale rates. Hope this helps, Mandy
Hello all I need homework help for my middle schooler entering
7th grade. She went to Raskob Learning Center in the evening last
school year which was pretty good, but pricey. She has ADD and
she articulated to me that she needs help with the day to day
school work. She has been tested and re-tested and does not
qualify for anything from the school district that really seems
to help.
I have checked current recommendations on file and they did not
pan out.
Any suggestions or positive experiences with a particular tutor
would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
anon mom
i have seen previous recommendations and wondered if anyone who sent their child to lindamood-bell or another program for kids with learning disabilities would be willing to talk with me- thanks-alice
I am writing to recommend Kris Willits as tutor. I found Kris's listing on your website about six months ago, and what a find that was! I just can\222t say enough good things about her. I was looking for a tutor to help my daughter \226 a senior in high school, with a belatedly-diagnosed mild learning disability \226 get some sense of control over her school work and recover from too many years of slipping through the cracks at school. Kris doesn\222t just tutor the academics: she has an amazing bag of tricks of all different ways to approach any kind of assignment. Kris helped my daughter find study strategies that would work for her. Since my daughter has difficulties with organizing her thinking around how to do the assignments, Kris quickly identified my daughter\222s strengths and focused on organizational and study methods that utilized those strengths. And she never, ever let my daughter feel like a failure. Kris is so much more than a tutor: she is part mentor, part therapist, part big sister. Feel free to contact me if you want more info, but you can contact Kris (The Socratic Method: Learning for All Kinds of Minds) directly at kwillits@earthlink.net. Alison
Mar 12 2013 As a LIFE California Standard Elementary Credentialed Teacher with an emphasis in providing services to individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities I tutor ALL SUBJECT AREAS Grades 2 through 9 as my Credential signifies. I support I.E.P. areas of identified weaknesses. INSTRUCTION IS INDIVIDUALIZED. Per Hour Rates: $45.00 Elizabeth Celestre, M.A. celestre05[at]comcast.net 510-638-5005 ----------------------------------------------- Feb 10 2013 Hello BPN! My name is Courteny Gumora Ed.D. (ABD), I coordinate a program supporting students with Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and related concerns transitioning from high school to college. If your family would benefit with support during this process I have a great deal of experience and professional /academic networks, my consulting fee is very reasonable. courtenygumora@gmail.com Courteny Gumora courtenygumora[at]gmail.com 510-379-8713 ----------------------------------------------- Sep 26 2012 Do you need a one-on-one classroom inclusion aid. I received my MA in education and a special education credential at Mills College. I have been working with children with special needs, medical needs and those who are typically developing for over 10 years. In that time, I have been a preschool teacher, director of a school, special education teacher, tutor and an early interventionist. My range of work experience has provided me with an exceptional background. I have enjoyed and learned a vast amount from each job I have had. I believe all children are individuals and need to be treated as such, especially in their learning style. I also believe that children learn a great deal from watching their peers. It is my job to provide children with developmentally appropriate tools and the correct amount of facilitation to assist them in reaching their greatest potential. I currently live in Oakland California and am available during school hours. Laura lkquesada[at]yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------- Sep 24 2012 I specialize in tutoring ADD and ADHD students who are unsure and unorganized. I relate well to young people with a non-judgmental, yet disciplined approach. I have references from happy parents. King Middle School and Berkeley High Alumnus (class 2001). I have teaching credential for grades K-12, taught at Windrush School and earned a BA at UC Davis, and a teaching credential in history. I tutor history, English, economics ,geography, math for four years. I taught 5th grade, 10th grade history at Berkeley High School, and 7th/8th grade English/historyin Berkeley. I am passionate for education and believe knowledge is power. I recognize the importance of providing students with in-depth, personal tutoring because in the classroom teachers often don't have time to give students the one-on-one attention that is required to fully comprehend a topic. This is where a patient tutor is useful. A student must feel comfortable before they can learn. Jason Cross jasoncross2003[at]yahoo.com 5105268736 ----------------------------------------------- Sep 18 2012 I am an Educational Therapist who is committed to helping adults and children of all ages achieve and strengthen the skills necessary to find their own personal success and reach their full potential. In each one-on-one session, the student's individualized learning problems, as well as their individualized learning styles and skills are addressed. Sessions focus on strengthening processing, attention and cognitive skills. Academic skills such as reading, writing and math are remediated utilizing a multi-sensory approach. Students are given tools to enable them to overcome specific learning weaknesses and become independent. Issues such as, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Autism, Processing Disorders are addressed. Licensed PACE/MTC, LindaMood-Bell, Handwriting Without Tears, Step Up to Writing provider. Call for a free consultation today! Gina Riva griva8[at]gmail.com 323-877-9670 ----------------------------------------------- Aug 31 2012 Speech and Language Assessment Articulation, Fluency, Language. 25 years in the public Schools American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence MA, MS, JD I can help you quickly unravel what is blocking you or your student getting help. josephine balakrishnan jo[at]josepinebalakrishnan.com 510 524 6754 ----------------------------------------------- Aug 07 2012 WHAT I DO: I provide honest, down-to-earth in-home teaching and tutoring for children with autism, ADHD, behavioral/ emotional problems, and other learning disabilities in the Bay Area. WHAT I OFFER: Academic tutoring and teaching, ABA, sports training, potty training, life skills, social skills, animal therapy, music instruction, photography, play therapy-- to name a few. MY CREDENTIALS: I hold California teaching credentials in mild/moderate Special Education and Language Arts (9-12). I have over 10 years experience teaching in a variety of educational settings to students of all ages and learning styles. Thank you, Joseph Trum (415) 871-8204 downtoearthjoseph@gmail.com Joseph Trum downtoearthjoseph[at]gmail.com (415) 871-8204 ----------------------------------------------- Aug 05 2012 I am a Speech Pathologist who has worked in OUSD, BUSD, Marin, and MUSD and is starting a private practice. I've worked for over 25 years and very efficient at resolving seemingly difficult communication problems or finding resources to help parents and students. Josephine josephine balakrishnan jo[at]josephinebalakrishnan.com 5105246754 ----------------------------------------------- Jul 27 2012 Tutoring and Educational Consulting Educational consulting includes the entire system in which a learner is immersed; school, teachers, family, IEP, academic goals, and life goals. I support the learner and his or her system of support. Having experience as a teacher and an administrator, I am familiar with the terrain. I bring knowledge of current systems and alternatives. My experience ranges from public school, to a one-room schoolhouse, to a private school for ''gifted-underachivers''. We focused on building the student's skills and helping each learn better coping skills to succeed. A student may be missing a key piece of information or a step in the process. Just as often there is an emotional component or learning strategy deficit. I use Emotional Freedom Technique? and NLP? for test anxiety, learning strategies, and self-concept as a learner. See more at http://JeffreyMelcher.blogspot.com/2012/07/tutor-and- educational-consultant.html Jeffrey Melcher jmelcher[at]circlemaker.org 510-841-1295 ----------------------------------------------- Jul 20 2012 I am a licensed speech/language specialist with 28 years of experience working with preschool to middle school aged students needing individualized programs in reading, written language, oral communication and augmentative communication. I can work with students in their home. Marilyn Schumacher marilyn.schumacher[at]gmail.com 510-524-3390 ----------------------------------------------- May 06 2012 I'm taking reservations for the summer - spots fill up very fast!! I love the kids who need the most help. I am an experienced, credentialed teacher, taking a break from the classroom. I have succeeded with children where often others have not been able to, and have successfully reached the ''difficult'' children, or the children who have different learning styles, as well as the children who do well in academic settings. I have helped children and teenagers who absolutely hate school! I can provide testimonials from other parents. I'm happy to email you my resume and a description of my services if you'd like. I will say up front that I charge more than some tutors but I am a trained, credentialed teacher and can be more helpful in less time than many. The best compliment I have ever gotten from a parent was that the change in her son was ''miraculous.'' That's why I do it! Bronwyn Harris bronwyn_harris[at]yahoo.com 510-589-3786 ----------------------------------------------- Apr 20 2012 I can tutor all subjects including German and Latin. I can also do test preparation and college counseling. I specialize in students with special needs. In addition, I can assist with advocacy for students and parents and with with vocational counseling and job development. Marianne Haas braillewoman[at]earthlink.net (510) 525-7965 -----------------------------------------------
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