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Debra

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I received a BA in Psychology from Rhode Island College and a Master of Education degree from Cambridge College in Massachusetts. My experience with students includes internationally teaching english and health as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand, to helping US high school students prepare for the world of work. As an adjunct professor at a Community College, I taught many subjects including writing, critical thinking, psychology and study skills strategies. I greatly enjoy recognizing the potential in students and helping them strengthen their academic skills. I tutor reading, study skills, writing and composition. I believe life-long learning is necessary for an enriched and fulfilled journey. I facilitate creative and critical thinking during the process of learning.

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Debra’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Rhode Island College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Graduate Degree: Cambridge College - Masters in Education, Education

Hobbies

My interests include beach-going, reading/writing, traveling, Zumba dancing, cooking and weather permitting shell-fishing.

Tutoring Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
ACT Writing
Admissions
Adult ESL/ELL
CLEP Prep
CLEP Introductory Psychology
College Application Essays
College English
English
Enrichment
Executive Functioning
HSPT Prep
HSPT Reading
ISEE Prep
ISEE- Middle Level
ISEE- Upper Level
ISEE-Upper Level Mathematics Achievement
Learning Differences
Other
SAT Reading
SHSAT Prep
SSAT Prep
SSAT- Middle Level
Test Prep