Claire Contrada

Private Literacy Tutor & Orton Gillingham

Rate: Contact For Rate Available For: Private Tutoring, Online

West Newbury, Massachusetts
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Newbury, Massachusetts
Rowley, Massachusetts

Hi! I am Claire! I am a licensed elementary teacher with 15 plus years of experience in grades Pre-K through 2nd Grade and live on the North Shore of Boston with my husband and two kids.

I will be Level 1 Orton Gillingham certified in April 2024 and am also currently working towards a handwriting specialist certification as well from Handwriting Without Tears.

i am available for tutoring grade levels Pre-K -2.
In-home/online/communal locations. I plan for each individual student to the meet their individual needs and present very hands-on multi-sensory lessons.

Experience :

• 15 plus years in Pre-K - 2nd Grade - I am happy to share resume and references if desired

Education :

• Saint Michael'S College- Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Elementary Education & Political Science
• Columbia University - M.ED Literacy Specialist Pre K - 6th grade

Orton-Gillingham Training Information :

• Massachusetts Early Childhood Certification Lead Teacher
• Massachusetts Professional Elementary Education Licensure, Grades 1-6
• Massachusetts Provisional l ELL License K- 6
• Massachusetts Shelter English Immersion Teacher/SEI Endorsement
• Massachusetts Reading Specialist License (Approved Pending MTEL Exam Results)
• Orton Gillingham Level 1 Certification - IMSE
• New York State Childhood, Grades 1-6