Lake Orion Community Schools 455 E. Scripps Rd. Lake Orion, MI 48360 (248) 693-5436 ext. 2 2011 Tutor List
Tutor List Updated June 3, 2011 PARENTS: All tutors on this list have provided the Lake Orion School District with Criminal Background Checks and fingerprints. Beabout, Kathy 8942 Vinewood, Clarkston, MI 48348, (248) 408-0313 email. kbeabout@lakeorion.k12.mi.us M.Ed. Learning Disabilities BS Speech & Language Pathology Trained in Language and Orton-Gillingham, Step-Up-To-Writing and REWARDS. I have been teaching in the special education field for over 20 years. Currently teaching at Lake Orion High School, however, I have taught at all grade levels. Subjects: All subject areas including study skills and organizational skills Time: All year and summers Burke, Carol 2553 Cedar Key Drive, Lake Orion, MI 48360, (248) 978-5197 email: cburke@lakeorion.k12.mi.us Masters in Early Childhood Education. B.S. in Teaching (Mathematics Major). Teaching endorsements: elementary education, early childhood education, mathematics through grade 8. I will also do small group tutoring. $10.00 per person for a group of 3 or $5.00 per person for a group of 5. Subjects: Elementary especially Reading, Writing and Math, middle school- Math Fee: $30 per hour Location: Student or tutor s home; other location-to be arranged Time: All Year Chaffee, Thomas D. 3822 Westlyn, Orion, MI 48359, Home: (248) 391-4773, Cell: (248) 431-5472 email: tchaffee@lakeorion.k12.mi.us or tchaffee@ameritech.net K-8 Teaching Certificate with specialties in Math and Social Studies. I am currently a 5 th Grade teacher at Blanche Sims. Subjects: K-5 all subjects, 6-8 Math and Social Studies - group rates available Location: Student s home or to be arranged (Library) Time: Year Round
Davenport, Bill 583 Forest Lake Blvd., Lake Orion, MI 48362, (248) 814-8435 email: bdavenport@lakeorion.k12.mi.us I have a Master s Degree in Reading plus 30 additional grad. credit hours. I have been teaching over 20 years, K-12, in regular ed. and special ed. with an emphasis on upper elementary. I use the following research based programs/tools: LANGUAGE!, Read Naturally, Word Warm-Ups, Step Up to Writing, Touch Math, Times Tables the Fun Way and Monitoring Basic Skills Tests. I currently am the upper elementary Resource Room teacher at Blanch Sims. Like Felix the cat, I have a large bag of tricks to assist your child in mastering subjects that can be challenging. Subjects: Reading, Writing, Math and Study Skills Time: Primarily summer, with some students continuing during the year DeRyckere, Diane 138 Stratford Lane, Lake Orion, MI 48360, (248) 895-3143 email: dianederyckere@hotmail.com BS in Secondary Math; MA in Education. 30+ years teaching High School Math, certified and qualified in Algebra through Calculus AB with experience in all levels Subjects: Algebra, Geometry, Trig, Pr-Calculus and Calculus Time: All year Falls, Amanda 3634 Green Meadow Lane, Lake Orion, MI 48359, (248) 891.4234 email: afalls@oakland.edu B.S. in Elementary Education from Oakland University (will graduate May 2011). I have experience working with children from Kindergarten to 8 th. grade in all subject areas. I also have experience with children with special needs, and beginning in the fall of 2011, I will be pursuing my degree in elementary education. I have been tutoring students since 2006. I am a graduate of Lake Orion High School! I believe learning should be fun rather than tedious and boring. I always plan lessons that will keep students attention and be memorable. I make lesson plans/activities to meet each individual student s needs. No two children learn the same! Subjects: Reading, Language Arts, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, Study Skills Fee: $25 - Negotiable Time: All year round
Farmer, Julie Ann 1085 Orchid Dr., Waterford, MI 48328, (248) 760-0283 email: jfarmer@lakeorion.k12.mi.us B.S. in Elementary Education from Oakland University. Endorsement areas in Mathematics and Science. I am currently an ESL teacher for the Lake Orion School District. Fee: $25/1-1½ hours (rates negotiable) Time: All year Fassanella, Cheryl 3001 Maplewood Court, Lake Orion, MI 48360, (248) 342-8347 email: cfassanella@lakeorion.k12.mi.us B.S. in Education from University of Michigan, Master classes in reading at Oakland University and MaryGrove. Reading support teacher at Orion Oaks Elementary for 11 years. Subjects: Reading, Writing, Math for elementary K-5 th grade Location: Lake Orion Public Library Time: All Year including summer Gavin, Sarah 393 Franklin Wright Blvd., Lake Orion, MI 48362, 248-830-3014 email: segavin07@gmail.com Graduated from Michigan State University (2011) with a degree in Elementary Education. I majored in Language Arts and minored in teaching English as a second language. Subjects: English as a second language (all ages). Pre-K to 8 th grade: reading, writing, comprehension strategies, mathematics, history/social studies, science I have previously tutored for MSU Student Literacy Corps/Read to Succeed a program that helps at risk students from all ages through literacy and I have tutored English language learners through after school programs and MSU night classes. Fee: $20 per hour Location: Student s home or to be arranged. Time: All Year Grace, Edward P. 2656 Lake George Rd., Oakland, MI 48363, (248) 693-4450 email: edward.grace@yahoo.com BA and MA in mathematics. Tutoring and teaching experience. Currently an adjunct instructor at OCC. Subjects: Algebra-all levels, Pre-calculus and Geometry Fee: $20/hour in my home, $25/hour at another location Time: Any time
Jimeno-Smith, Luisa 990 E. Silver Bell Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48360, (248) 872-2376 email: michita_power@yahoo.com Spanish native speaker, Bachelor degree in winter in Arts & Literature. I also have a degree in Early Child Education. I have experience teaching children as well as adults. I can also have an executive speed course of conversation. Subjects: Spanish, writing, reading, conversation, history and culture in general of Spanish speaking countries. Fee: $25 for 1 st hour; $20 for 2 nd hr. Time: Summers only - afternoons Mahan, Betty 610 Orion Rd., Apt. 101, Lake Orion, MI 48362, (248) 690-7106 email: bettyjane30@comcast.net Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate, K-5 all subjects, 6-8 Science and Math Subjects: K-5 all subjects, 6-8 Science and Math Fee: $20 per hour Time: Year-round McClelland, Lisa 2837 Frembes Rd., Waterford, MI 48329, (248) 618-0765 or (248) 884-5066 email: lmcclelland@lakeorion.k12.mi.us BS from EMU, Elementary Ed. Learning Support/Reading teacher at Stadium Drive for 14 years. Subjects: Reading/Language Arts K-8 Time: Summers only Mermell, Rosalyn 2535 Gemini Court, Lake Orion, MI 48360, (248) 391-1416 email: rozmouse@yahoo.com Masters Degree MAT Subjects: Reading, Social Studies, Study Skills Fee: $30 per hour Time: Year round
Nawrocki, Nancy 821 Tonkawa Trail, Lake Orion, MI 48362, (248) 693-1086 B.A. English, Alma College. Elementary certification, K-8 and Grade 9. LanguageArts/FineArts, Oakland University. I have subbed in Lake Orion, Oxford and Avondale Schools. Language Arts Tutor since 1996. Oxford Schools home school tutor Spring 2000. Previous pre-school teacher. It is my goal to work with your child as a team to improve his/her individual problem areas and make that experience a positive one! References available on request. Subjects: Reading, Writing and Spelling Skills Fee: $25.00 per hour - $10 for ½ hour initial consultation Time: Year round flexible schedule Otto, Caren 354 Pinnacle Court, Lake Orion, MI 48360, (248) 330-9694 email: carenotto8@gmail.com Bachelors double major in General Ed. and Special Ed. from MSU. Masters Reading and Writing from Oakland University. I own my own educational consulting business as an Intervention Specialist and have been an English As A Second Language Coordinator and Reading Literacy Consultant for Clarkston Schools. I take a different approach to tutoring. Rather than watch a student fail again, suffer through remediation, and see students and parents eventually frustrated I work with teachers and parents to pre-teach grade level curriculum at an instructional level while reinforcing challenging skills so that the student can be motivated to learn, become positive about themselves and their learning, and ultimately achieve success. Subjects: All subjects-grades 1 st. 8 th. Special Ed., Esl (English As A Second Language) Fee: Negotiated upon needs or Great Lakes Athletic Club Time: Year Round Pote, Barbara Shea 3755 Forest Spring, Lake Orion, MI 48359, (248) 421-4148 email: sheapote@msn.com Bachelors of General Studies/experienced writing tutor for high school and new college students. Subject: Writing (high school and college) Fee: $20.00 per hour (1 st half hour free) Time: School year. Summer-negotiated
Purdy, Amanda 201 N. Squirrel, Apt. 114, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, (248) 770-3509 email: apurdy@lakeorion.k12.mi.us Bachelor of Science: Language Arts; Learning Support Teacher (LSS) at Orion Oaks Elementary. Subject: Reading and Math Fee: $25.00 per hour Time: Summer after 4 pm Monday Friday ; any time on Saturday Rehm, Lindsay 4905 Fox Creek, Apt. 217, Clarkston, MI 48346, (248) 884-4606 email: lrehm@lakeorion.k12.mi.us Elementary Education Degree, certified teacher K 8 Currently LSS Reading support for struggling readers. Subjects: Reading, Math Fee: $30.00 per hour Time: Summer Rohlfs, Katie 150 Cayuga Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48362, (248) 505-9702 email: krohlfs21@aol.com High School junior with classes in Honors Physics, Honors Chemistry, and AP Calculus. Subjects: All math classes up to Calc. 1. Science up to Beginning Physics and Chemistry. Spanish up to Level Four. Reading Fee: $15 to $25 per hour Time: Summer and after school Schlink, Jennifer 4811 Hatchery Rd., Waterford, MI 48329, (248) 390-7900 email: Jennifer.schlink@yahoo.com Bachelor of Science Elementary Education Language Arts, Oakland University I would only like to tutor elementary students. Student taught at Stadium Drive in second grade. LSS Long term Guest teacher at Stadium Drive Elementary Subjects: Reading, Math Fee: $25 - $30 per hour Time: Summer