Tutor in Calgary, Alberta

My Profile I am a professional certified teacher in Alberta. I am transitioning toward semi - retirement and I am ready to make the switch from classroom teaching toward small group and one to one teaching and tutoring. I have been a teacher for almost 25 years and my experience is varied. I began my career teaching at the post secondary level. I was part of a small team of instructors at the University of Regina teaching a course titled, "Introduction to University Studies". The course was designed to help students make the difficult transition from high school, or after a prolonged absence from the classroom, back into their studies. The course was instrumental in lowering attrition rates among first year university students. From there I was seconded to Saskatchewan Education - Assessment and Evaluation to work for the Council of Ministers of Education Canada. I was part of a team of teachers who developed, administered and collected data for a nation wide assessment of student performance for S.A.I.P. (Scholastic Achievement Indicators Program). I have extensive experience working with ELL's (English Language Learners) mature students, and high school students who are dealing with learning deficits in their reading comprehension and written communication skills. I have experience teaching across all grade levels (emphasis on high school and adult learners). I have been teaching English Language Arts with the Calgary Board of Education (adult upgrading program) for the last seven years. I have been working with students who are upgrading or attempting to secure higher marks in ELA 30-1/ELA 30-2 usually with the goal of securing entrance into competitive post secondary programs. I have worked at the school, regional board, provincial and National levels of the education system. I was on the team of educators who developed and wrote the newest locally developed course for the Calgary Board of Education. I worked with my Assistant Principal and two ELL Learning Specialists to develop "Academic Achievement through English Language Development". I have worked for Alberta Education as a diploma exam marker on the ELA 30-1 marking floor in Edmonton. I am excited about the possibilities that small group and one on one teaching/tutoring can offer the student ...and teacher.