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MATH
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Skills to strengthen grade-level targets and objectives​​
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Application for real-world problem solving
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SAT and SSAT Prep
ENGLISH
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Reading
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Decoding​
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Comprehension
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Writing
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Organization​
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Development of thoughts
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College essays
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EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING
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Time management
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Organization
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Managing long-term assignments
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Note-taking
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Study techniques
Different Students Require Different Approaches to Learning
At Successful Solutions, we individualize instruction to maximize learning specifically for each student. We focus not only on the "HOW" of completing the task, but also the "WHY" it works; deepening understanding and helping with retention of skills. When appropriate, manipulatives, models, and technology are utilized as tools to further maximize understanding of concepts. Whenever possible, real-life problems tie concepts to students' lives giving meaning and purpose to their school work.
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Providing visuals, minimizing work on a page, offering time for questions and processing of information, allowing use of technology to better organize or physically write with paper and pencil are methods used depending on the needs of each individual student whether in a private tutoring session or a small group session.
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Kathy Ells, Director of Successful Solutions, has over 40 years of experience in teaching in a wide variety of grade levels and in both special and general educational settings.
Classroom teaching and tutoring experience includes:
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Math, science, and English at Landmark (middle and high) School and Landmark Prep School
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Summer study skills courses at Governor's Academy
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Special educator at Amesbury Middle and Donaghue Elementary Schools
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Grades 6-8 math, science, and ELA at Pentucket and Manchester-Essex Regional School Districts
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Certified in the following areas:
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Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
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Moderate Special Needs (Grades 5-12)
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Middle School Mathematics (Grades 5-8)
