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1 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 6/1/11 VOLUNTEER TUTOR Hunstad, Norman Algebra All Year Hart Middle School students only Bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering, 38 years in automotive research, trained in reading tutoring. Malhotra, Ajay 6-12 Math/Economics All Year BA and MA in Economics. 4 8 th grade teaching certificate. Have taught math for 3 years. TUTORS NAME GRADE SUBJECT(S) AVAILABILITY Boswell, Connie 3 5 Math, Reading, Writing All Year 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; 32 years of teaching grades 3-6 Brandt, Doris 2 12 Language Arts / English All Year Reading, Writing, ESL 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.

2 Caldwell, Mary Jo K 7 Reading, Writing All Year 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. 17 years tutoring experience. Chaloult, Linda 6-12 Geometry, FST, Pre-Algebra All Year 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 5 Reading and Lang. Arts All Year BA, MAT from Saginaw Valley State University. Reading consultant. Former Teacher, 15+ years tutoring experience Crist, Christa 6 12 Math All Year B.S. in Architecture; B.S. in Civil Engineering with concentration in structural engineering. Currently away from workplace to be at home with children and looking to exercise my analytical brain. My desire is to help students find their math confidence the way my mentor did for me. I love to see that light bulb turn on! Willing to tutor in my home or location your student is most comfortable in. Cromwell, Jane 1-5 Math and Language Arts All Year (248) K-5 Learning Consultant for 20 years. Previously classroom teacher for 15 years. Two master s degrees in reading and education leadership. Rochester trainer of teachers in writer s workshop. Trained under Lucy Calkins in Readers and Writers Workshop. Trained in Chicago Math, Orton-Gillingham, LETRES, DIBELS, Read Naturally & Sensible Reading and Spelling. Dasanayaka, Chandra K 12 Algebra, Geometry, All Year Pre-Algebra, Math Retired high school math teacher: B.A., P.G.D. Ed: 30 + years teaching experience. 5 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.

3 DiBartolomeo, Mario 6 12 Math: Pre-algebra, Algebra All Year 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 1 5 Reading, Social Studies All Year 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 5 years. Emerson, JoAnn 6 12 Math: all levels through All Year Pre-Calculus 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. Fouladbash, Lisa All Science, Math, English All Year Spanish, Physics Chemistry, Music BA in Ecology and current graduate student at University of Michigan. Teaches at Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve. Taught English and science in Nicaragua. Flexible schedule. Career in Environmental Sciences. Proficient at teaching math, writing and analytical skills. Friendly & enthusiastic : would love to mentor young scientists. Experience in fisheries & wildlife ecology. Yellowstone & Sierra club. Frankland, Carol K 3 Reading, Math All Year 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 Teaching experience in Special Ed. & General Ed. for 20 + years. Tutored for 15 years. Masters Degree in Learning Disabilities. Also trained and certified in Orton Gillingham, Language! and Read Well.

4 Greco, Maureen 4 9 Math All Year Business Information Technology Math, logic specialist & IT Professional. 6 years as home school mom (grades 5 10), 15 + years experience as tutor, trainer and mentor. BBA in Statistical Analysis, MBA in Finance. Hall, Veronica Any Spanish & English as a All Year Second language Bachelor degree in teaching languages, certified in Command Spanish. Experienced in interpreting & translation. Native speaker with 32 years experience in English. Have taught professionals and their wives/children. Will tutor students with any level of needs. Hendrick, Melanie 6-12 Spanish, English, Biology All Year English as a Second Language History, Civics, Economics Teaching certificate from Wayne State Univ. in Foreign Language, Spanish (grades 6-12). Master of Arts Degree in Teaching. B.A. in Political Science (major), 2 minors in Spanish and Sociology from Salem State College. 14+ years teaching experience. -Owner of Language Complete a school that teaches Spanish, ESL & English. Hinkle, Laura K 10 How to study & take tests All Year Bright Ideas Tutoring Organizational skills, ACT help Math thru & including Geometry Writing skills BS in Child Development from Purdue University;1982. Home schooled my own 2 children, through high school. In 2002, started own private tutoring company. I figure out how a student learns best & teach them accordingly. I enjoy teaching and learning & help students enjoy it, too. Johnson, David 7 12 Algebra All Year Geometry, Trigonometry Rochester resident. Current high school math teacher with Oakland Schools. 28 yrs. teaching high school math University of Michigan graduate: Masters in Education. Three years personal tutoring. National math consultant.

5 Johnson, Kelly 7 12 Algebra, Trigonometry All Year Geometry Rochester College graduate; Math Major. Tutored in college tutoring lab. Rochester resident and Rochester Community Schools graduate. Very familiar with RCS math curriculum. Jones, Dana K 6 Math, Reading All Year Writing Has been teaching in an elementary classroom for 5 years. Tutored students in grades K 6 for the past 6 years in math and reading. Masters Degree with a focus on literacy. Kharod, Preeti 6 12 Pre-Algebra thru Calculus All Year Geometry, FST, PDM SAT/ACT prep B. S. (math major), M. S. (Statistics major). Diploma in higher Education, holds Michigan valid teaching certificate. Have been teaching and tutoring in Rochester for past 30 years. Taught at OCC and working part-time at Oakland University. Klaft, Lorene K 5 Language Arts, Math ALL Year 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. Kwon, Julie K 4 Reading, Math, Writing All Year Grammar, spelling and phonics Bachelor degree in Child and Adolescent Studies. Obtained a provisional certificate in California. Have been tutoring for many years. Love to interact with children and is a dedicated and highly motivated instructor. Lewis, Dr. Robert W Pre-Algebra through All Year 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 Writing & Study Skills 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.

6 McGill, Michael 5 12 Math, Science All Year Paint Creek Tutoring Tutor for 5 years; computer analyst. McGill, Susan K Adult Reading, Phonics, History All Year Paint Creek Tutoring Study Skills, Memory Care years tutoring. Orton-Gillingham Training. Masters degree in reading. Has taught grades 1 3. McGraw, Carole 6-12 All Sciences, Chemistry All Year Biology, AB 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. 6 years tutoring sciences and ACT Prep. Reid, Tina K-5 All Subjects All Year Current 3 rd grade teacher in RCS; with 12 years teaching experience. Masters Degree in Reading & Language Arts from Oakland University. BA Degree in Early Childhood and Language Arts from Michigan State University. Roguske, Evie K 5 Reading, Math All Year 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 BA from Northern Iowa and graduate work at Loyola University. 5+ years teaching experience in grades K 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.

7 Scholten, Brian 2 - adult All subjects, but foreign language All Year Full time certified tutor with 6 years of experience. Specialties include math, English, physics, chemistry and more. Sferlazza, Deborah K - 8 Language Arts, History All Year Reading and Study skills Social Studies BA in Early Childhood Educ. Montessori teacher: pre-k 3 rd grade ( ). Former Principal of Brookfield Academy, Rochester Campus ( ); Tutoring experience (2007-present) Shtogrin, Ginger K-5 Reading and Math All Year 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 9 12 Math: Algebra I & II, Geometry All Year Pre-Calculus/PDM BS & MA in mathematics. Math tutor for 23 years. Taught at Oakland University for 2 years & Lamphere HS for 2 years. Home school math teacher 12 years : grades K-12 Spada, Kati Cottone 2 9 Math, Language Arts All Year Piano BS in mathematics and language arts. Master s Degree in education. Elementary and middle school teaching experience and current RCS teacher. Experience and expertise with Everyday Mathematics, McDougal Littell/Holt Mathematics, Reading Workshop, and Writing Workshop. Centers around building child s confidence and motivation. Sparks, Karin K 8 All Subjects All Year 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.

8 Steiner, Catherine 5 12 Mathematics All Year BA, B.Ed Mathematics: 10 years teaching math in high school, 1 year middle school. 15+ years private tutoring experience. Swider, Audrey K 12 All Subjects All Year years elementary (K&2 nd ) classroom experience and 5 years elementary library media teaching experience. Familiar with Everyday Math, Reading Recovery Strategies and can work on genre study, informational and fictional text, research and writing skills and math up to Algebra level. Taylor, Jane 3-5 Reading, Writing All Year / Math Teacher in RCS for 32 years; 8 years special education. Taught grades: 2,4,5,6. I have tutored out of my home for 12 years. Wilkins, Nicole K 5 Reading, Math Summer 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 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. 11 years of tutoring experience.

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