PLEASE NOTE: THIS LIST OF TUTORS IS COMPILED AS A COURTESY SERVICE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS. IT IS NOT TO BE TAKEN AS A RECOMMENDATION. TUTORS LISTED ARE NOT EMPLOYED AS TUTORS BY ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO BACKGROUND CHECKS. IF YOU INTEND TO USE THIS LIST TO LOCATE A TUTOR, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO INTERVIEW CANDIDATES AND MAKE A SELECTION BASED ON INFORMATION YOU FEEL IS RELEVANT TO YOUR PARTICULAR NEEDS. OUR VOLUNTEER TUTORS, DO NOT RECEIVE PAY FOR THEIR SERVICES; THEY ARE TUTORING ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS. Revised 5/14/2012 VOLUNTEER TUTOR Hunstad, Norman 9-12 Algebra All Year 248-651-0097 Hart Middle School students only Bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering, 38+ years in automotive research, trained in reading tutoring. TUTORS NAME GRADE SUBJECT(S) AVAILABILITY Agazzi, Iolanda All ESL, Italian All Year 586-992-0671 English, Reading 25 years tutoring experience. Presently teaching ESL and Italian classes at Macomb Community College enrichment for adults and children. Also, teaching at Troy Continuing Education; Italian, English, Spelling & Reading. References available upon request. Boswell, Connie 3 6 Math, Reading, Writing All Year 248-505-4613 B.A. under graduate degree from Central Michigan University in Social Studies: History Major. M.A. in teaching reading specialty in children s literature from Oakland University. 16 years tutoring experience - grades 3-5 math, reading, writing; 35 years of teaching grades 3-6. Brandt, Doris 1 12 Language Arts / English All Year 248-371-0032 Reading, Writing BA in English; MA in Education; Many years teaching and tutoring experience including MLPP, Orton Gillingham, Read Naturally, DIBELS, Phonemic Awareness, Fountas and Pinnell Reading, Writing Process, Standardized Test Writing, and RCS Curriculum.
Briskin, Carrie K-8; up to 12 Any subjects All Year 248-318-1059 Math & Social Studies Masters in Elementary Education; undergraduate degree in Finance from Oakland University. Have taught at West MS and Northhill Elem. Currently subbing for Rochester Schools. Tutoring for 2 years. Highly qualified in math and social studies. Caldwell, Mary Jo K 7 Reading, Writing All Year 248-375 - 9588 Math, Spelling Former Special Ed. Para-Educator (15 yrs.) Worked w/students who had learning disabilities and special needs. Trained in Orton Gillingham phonics approach to reading and writing skills; SenseAble Reading/Spelling; Everyday Math. 18 years tutoring experience. Chaloult, Linda 6-12 Geometry, FST, Pre-Algebra All Year 248-377 1763 Algebra I & II, ACT/SAT math BA in Mathematics; Masters in Education. Former teacher. Very experienced in Rochester math courses. Over 15 years of tutoring mathematics in the Rochester school district. Flexible schedule to meet student s needs. Corbin, Carol J. K 6 Reading and Lang. Arts All Year 248-689-0333 BA, MAT from Saginaw Valley State University. Reading specialist. Former Teacher, 20 years tutoring experience. Crea, Dominic 6 12 Physics All Year 586-530-0057 General Science Current Oakland University physics instructor; former high school physics & science teacher. Over 16 years as science tutor. Dasanayaka, Chandra K 12 Algebra, Geometry, All Year 248-651-8907 Pre-Algebra, Math Retired high school math teacher: B.A., P.G.D. Ed: 30 + years teaching experience. 6 years tutoring experience in middle and high schools. Very familiar with Chicago Math, McDougal Little Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, RCS math and other math courses. DiBartolomeo, Mario 6 12 Math: Pre-algebra, Algebra All Year 248-219-8591 Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus B.S.Ed University of Michigan. Ten years tutoring experience with Rochester school students. Certified math teacher. Familiar with Chicago Math Curriculum and other math curriculums. Available afternoons, evenings and weekends. Can come to your location/home.
DiLaura, Mona Lee 1 6 Reading, Social Studies All Year 248-656-8458 Language Arts Bachelor of Education degree in Elementary Education, minor in English & Special Ed. Taught 3 years in Toledo, Ohio and 3 years in Michigan. Have tutored for 6 years. Emerson, JoAnn 6 12 Math: secondary levels All Year 248-371 0650 BS + 30 credits in Mathematics, teaching 7 years Secondary Education. 4 years Learning Solutions tutor. 4 + years RCS tutor. Quality Engineer (Boeing, GE, Motorola) 14 years Applied Math. University of Phoenix and Motorola University certified SPC instructor. Frankland, Carol K 3 Reading, Math All Year 248-370 - 8826 Language Arts Retired Rochester teacher with Masters in Reading. Taught for 34 years in Rochester and still active subbing for the district; keeping updated on the curriculum. Enjoys working one on one with children and will adjust tutor times to the individual child s needs. Will tutor in my home or yours. Gleeson, Cheryl K-6 Reading, Math All Year 248-391-3742 Teaching experience in Special Ed. & General Ed. for 20 + years. Tutored for 16 years. Masters Degree in Learning Disabilities. Also trained and certified in Orton Gillingham, Language! and Read Well. Greco, Maureen 4 11 Math All Year 248-608-9111 9 12 Business Information Technology Math, logic specialist & IT Professional. 7 years as home school mom (grades 5 11), 15 + year s experience as tutor, trainer and mentor. BBA in Statistical Analysis, MBA in Finance. Hansen, Stefanie 6 12 German All Year 248-260-7349 A native German, who has been tutoring for the past 11 years. Teaches proper pronunciation and helps with reading and writing of the German language. Improves the student s conversational vocabulary.
Hendrick, Melanie 6-12 Spanish, French, German All Year 248-417-7262 Italian, English, Math, Science Social Science, Social Studies English as a Second Language BA Degree in Political Science with minors in Spanish & Sociology. Has Michigan Teaching Certificate in Foreign languages, grades 6-12. Master of Arts Degree from Wayne State University. Taught for 17 years in public & private schools, subbed long term and is the owner of Language Complete; a school that teaches Spanish, French, German, Italian, ESL & English. Can also tutor elementary grades. Johnson, David 7 12 Algebra 1, Algebra 2 All Year 248-561-6408 Geometry, Trigonometry Rochester resident. 30 years local high school teacher. University of Michigan graduate: Masters in Education. 3+ years personal tutoring. Flexible hours; your home. Jones, Dana K 6 Math, Reading All Year 248-321-6160 Writing Has been teaching in an elementary classroom for 5+ years. Tutored students in grades K 6 for the past 7 years in math and reading. Masters Degree with a focus on literacy. Kharod, Preeti 6 12 Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II All Year 248-656-3137 Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, SAT/ACT prep B. S. (math major), M. S. (Statistics major). Diploma in higher Education from Mumbai, India. Holds Michigan valid teaching certificate (math). Have been teaching and tutoring since 1980. Taught at OCC and currently working for PUB at Oakland University as parttime math instructor. Klaft, Lorene K 5 Language Arts, Math All Year 586-206-6438 25+ years teaching and tutoring experience. Master s Degree in Special Education. Currently teaching Elementary Resource Program in RCS. Trained in Language! and Connecting Math, plus general education curriculum. Krupinski, Christopher K 12 Basic Math, Algebra All Year 248-225-4822 Geometry Has tutored students from elementary to college level. Current Math tutor in the Academic Center of Excellence at Rochester College. (since 2009); tutoring in Basic Math, Algebra, Pre-Calculus and Finance. Technical and Professional Studies, with a mathematics education focus bachelor degree in fall 2012. Certified in elementary math and education. Latin and ballroom dance instructor since 2007.
Kwon, Julie K 6 Science, Math, Writing All Year 714-488-9281 Grammar, Language Arts, Social Studies Interested in having your child get ahead in school? Currently looking to tutor students all year. Has been substituting for many years and loves working one-on-one with students. Tutoring cost is: $30 an hour. Lewis, Dr. Robert W. 7 12 Pre-Algebra through All Year 586-677 2917 Calculus including FST, PDM, Trigonometry and AP Calculus Has over 20 yrs. of community college teaching experience: subject matter ranges from pre-algebra through AP calculus. Tutoring experience includes: FST, PDM, algebra, precalculus, trigonometry and AP calculus. Has M.A. in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Michigan. Twenty graduate credit hours of courses in secondary mathematics education from Wayne State University. Mantzios, Vicky K 9 Reading, Phonics, Math All Year 248-225-3105 Writing & Study Skills 248-276-9222 Certified Special Education Teacher (Bachelors in Learning Disabilities; Masters in the Art of Teaching). Certified in the Orton Gillingham Phonics Program. 15+ years teaching and tutoring students with; learning/emotional challenges, dyslexia and ADHD. Creative strategies to academic achievement gaps. McGill, Michael 8-college Math, Science All Year Paint Creek Tutoring 248-608-2575 Tutor for 6 years; computer analyst. McGill, Susan K college Reading, Phonics All Year Paint Creek Tutoring Study Skills, Memory Care 248-608-2575 Writing, History Tutoring since 1980. Orton-Gillingham Training. Masters degree in reading. Has taught grades 1 3. McGraw, Carole 6-12 All Sciences, Chemistry All Year 248-641 9326 Biology, AP Biology Organic Genetics, Anatomy Physics, English, ACT Prep BS in Chemistry, Math, and Biology; MA in English; 25+ years teaching experience (Michigan certificate) in Chemistry & Biology. 7+ years tutoring sciences and ACT Prep.
Nelson, Carrie K-8 All Subjects All Year 248-705-7400 Certified teacher with many years of experience working with at-risk students in grades K-8. Currently working in the Learning Center at Reuther Middle School, tutoring students in all subjects and assisting with organizational skills. Familiar with RCS curriculum. Reasonable rates. Roguske, Evie K 5 Reading, Math All Year 248-373-6544 23 years as a Preschool teacher (currently) Certified as an Orton-Gillingham reading specialist. 11 years tutoring experience (current) Rubenstein, Fran K 12 All Subjects All Year 248-656 - 1840 248-330 - 9423 BA from Northern Iowa University and graduate work at Loyola University. 5+ years teaching experience in grades K 2. 12+ years substituting and tutoring experience. Experienced in tutoring ESL students. Very familiar with Rochester Community Schools curriculum. My philosophy : Helping your children reach their potential. Sagman, Sam 8 12 Pre-Algebra, Algebra All Year 248-259-2997 Geometry, ACT/SAT prep Bachelor s Degree in Mathematics; Master of Arts in teaching secondary math. 15 years teaching experience. Tutored students in a variety of math courses. Scholten, Brian 2 - adult All subjects, but foreign language All Year 248-229-4968 Full time certified tutor with 7 years of experience. Specialties include math, English, physics, chemistry and more. Sferlazza, Deborah All grades Language Arts, History All Year 248-492-4868 Reading and Study skills Social Studies BA in Early Childhood Educ. Montessori teacher: pre-k 3 rd grade (1982-2007). Former Principal of Brookfield Academy, Rochester Campus (1995-2007); Tutoring experience (2008-present) Shtogrin, Ginger K-5 Reading and Math All Year 248-462-0484 248-693-6295 10+ years of tutoring experience in Reading, Fluency, Comprehension and Math. 11+ years working in a Rochester Community School; elementary Learning Center teaching reading and math. Certified in Orton-Gillingham phonics program.
Snyder, Amy 11 12 Math: Algebra II School Year 586-992-9864 Pre-Calculus BS & MA in mathematics. Math tutor & teaching for 24 years at high school and college level. Work from my home in the 28 Mile/Mound Rd. area. Sparks, Karin K 8 All Subjects All Year 248-656 - 0979 BS in Special Education (LD, ADD, EI). Masters in School Administration. Tutoring services offered in all basic subjects. Sessions can be correlated to the students academic program. Experienced with phonetic and multi-sensory approaches to reading. Steiner, Catherine 3 12 Mathematics All Year 248-475 1122 Algebra, Geometry Pre-Calculus BA, B.Ed Mathematics: 10 years teaching math in high school, 1 year middle school. 15+ years private tutoring experience. Taylor, Jane 3-7 Reading, Writing All Year 248-652-0045 3 5 Math BA & MA in Special Education. 36 years experience (32 with RCS) Special Education; grades 4-8. Regular Education; grades 2,4,5,6 Wahla, Gabrielle K 8 Math, English, History All Year 248-672-9482 Currently a sophomore at International Academy. Helps friends and siblings with homework. Last summer, was a camp counselor at San Marino Camp, and taught children Italian and historical facts about San Marino. Webster, Mary K 6 Reading & Writing All Year 248-790-4170 M.Ed. in Elementary Education. Reading Recovery teacher (4+ years) Elementary classroom teacher (6 years) Tutoring for 16 years. Wilkins, Nicole K 5 Reading, Math Summer 586-747 - 0600 Writing Master s Degree in Reading and Language Arts from Oakland University. Special Education Degree from Central Mich. Univ. Extensive training in Orton Gillingham Method of Reading. Special Ed. Teacher for RCS. 17+ years teaching experience. Trained to administer diagnostic evaluations, interpret results, and develop individualized plans to address students needs. Willing to tutor in your home. Young, Michele Touma K 5 Reading, Writing All Year 248-640 0699 Math Certified Elementary teacher in the Berkley School District 26 years; 1 st -3rd grade experience. Special Education Major, Masters in Special Education Learning Disabilities. Bal-A-Vis-X (Balance, Auditory, Vision Exercises) training. Brain Gym training. 12 years of tutoring experience.