LIST OF TUTORS

Revised May 2010

PLEASE NOTE: This listing is based upon information provided by individuals who have notified the school system of their wish to offer tutoring services. Persons on this list provide these services as private contractors, and the school system makes no assurances and assumes no responsibility for the quality of services offered. Parents are advised to interview and request references prior to contracting for services.
NAME & ADDRESS / SUBJECTS / LEVELS / EXPERIENCE
Jim Bellon
445 Crestbend Lane
Powder Springs, GA 30127
770.833.9399 / Math – all levels including, calculus, probability & statistics, geometry
SAT/ACT and other math test prep / Masters of mathematics degree; Mathematics Instructor at University of West GA for 9 years, 25 years of tutoring middle school, high school, home school, and college math; Former certified high school math teacher in New York
Karen Bellon
445 Crestbend Lane
Powder Springs, GA 30127
770.823.3648 / Science: Biology, Anatomy & Physiology / Doctorate degree; Biology Instructor at college level for 5 years; 5 years of tutoring high school college science
Melanie Brittain
1957 Mann Road
Douglasville, GA 30134
404.310.6829 (cell) / Math – all levels including Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry;
Science – all levels including Physics, Biology, Chemistry; Reading and English Grammar – all levels; / B.A. Art/Science – Baylor University; 15 years home education for 3 children K-12th; 6 years of tutoring in after school programs and private tutoring
Mona Finney
4565 Bald Eagle Way
Douglasville, GA 30135
770.899.0285 / Mondays only-K-5 reading, writing and math;
Tuesdays only-ages 11-17 – Youth Career Achievers (GED tutoring & Business Ed)
Wednesdays only – 18 & over – adult learners at heart (GED tutoring & Business Ed.)
Thursdays only – Combination of business and adult education. / Office Administrator (B.S. Degree); Adult Education (M.Ed.); certified substitute teacher, and mentor.
Robert W. Frevert
3138 Beediwood Drive
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
770.745.9281 / Math – K- 8th grades (number facts, arithmetic functions, decimals, graphs, compound interest ratios, algebra, work problems) / B.S. in Forestry, Naval OCS (34 years active duty at sea); licensed surveyor with Georgia and Alabama; 37 years as forest engineer with Georgia Kraft Co. and Temple-Inland.
Valerie B. Harper
3609 Yancey Road
Douglasville, GA 30135
770.380.0762 / K-12 Reading
K-3 Math / School Psychologist for 21 years; Ed.S. – School Psychology
Kristi Johnson
6010 Windsor Creek Drive
Douglasville, GA 30135
770.577.9813 / Grades Pre-K through 5th
All Subjects / BS Early Childhood Education; 4 years teaching experience in K, 1st, and 4th; tutored at Sylvan Learning Center; private tutor 9 years.
Veronica Leger
5641 Shamrock Lane
Douglasville, GA 30135
678.838.1784 / Spanish – all levels – native speaker / BS Degree in English - 12 years experience with high school, middle school and elementary school
Stephanie Lowrie
3823 Refinement Way
Douglasville, GA 30135
678.983.3093 / Grades K-5 – Special Areas: Reading, Math and Phonics / BS in Elementary Education; 3 years teaching and tutoring experience
Schontal McClary
8828 West Chase Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
770.256.1850 / K-12 ESL students/Second language learners; K-8 math; Algebra I/II; Geometry; Statistics, Math I and Math II; Reading; Language Arts/English; Social Studies; Science; GED, EOCT, PSAT, SAT, GRE / Bachelors Degree in Science; Masters Degree in Education Administration and Leadership; 6 years experience in public school system (including ESL, Special Education and Honor student work experience); 3 years experience in private school sector; 2 years experience as private tutor and personal educator for home school students.
Monica McKinzey
1238 Cave Springs Road
Douglasville, GA 30134
770.949.0308 / K-12 Reading
6-8 Reading
9-12 Reading / Bachelor’s Early Childhood Education; Classroom teacher - 7 years; tutoring – 6 years; 3 years home school
Ellen Morrow
5508 Dorsett Shoals Road
Douglasville, GA 30135
770.367.8852 / K-12 Reading
K-5 Math
K-12 Study Skills, Organization, Self Control, Behavioral Supports / 32 Years in Special Education; Ed. S Special Education Administration; Focus on behavior and academic functioning
Teri Nixon
3805 Glade Ave.
Douglasville, GA30135
404.502.7709 / K-5 reading, writing, math, and study skills. / 15 years teaching regular and special education. Master’s Degree in Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders from Georgia State University; Educational Evaluator; 1 year tutoring at Sylvan Learning School; 5 years private tutoring and ASP tutoring. Current Position – 4th year as Education Evaluator.
Ann Osawary
4662 Knight Bridge Court
Douglasville, GA 30135
404.345.8645 / K-5 Reading and math
Middle School – math and science
High School – math and science
Special Education K-12 / Bachelors of Science; Masters of Special Education
Betsy Osborn
40 Sweetwater Lane
Powder Springs, GA
678.715.9812 (home)
678.347.6544 (cell) / 1-8 reading, math, language, phonics, grammar, study skills, science, history, spelling / Bachelor’s of Science majoring in Elementary Education; certification through Georgia Association of Christian Schools; Elementary teacher for 6 years; tutor for 5 years
Tiffany Roberts
5760 Garden Circle
Douglasville, GA30135
678.715.1732
404.275.5468 / Biology and biochemistry - all levels, Chemistry - through college prep., Basic Science - through high school. / PH.D. (Biochemistry and Cell Biology), EmoryUniversity - in progress, B.S. (Biochemistry and Molewar Biology), University of Georgia, - 2004, Teaching experience: Undergraduate Intro. to Biochemistry, EmoryUniv.
Joan Shallenberger
P.O. Box 5992
Douglasville, GA 30154
404.285.2136 / Grades K-8, reading, math, and language arts; individualized instruction designed to meet each child’s unique needs. / Masters Degree Education K-8, classroom teacher and home school teacher for 27 year; private tutor for 6 years.
Deborah Thomason
3980 Soaring Drive
Douglasville, GA 30135
770.947.4709 / Grades PreK – 5, all subjects
reading, phonics, math, language and written expression / Bachelor of Science in elementary education; 16 years teaching and tutoring experience. Tutored ADHD and MI; Douglas County teacher for 10 years.
Linda Sue White
75 Butler Path
Dallas, GA 30132
770.445.6823 / 7-12 language arts, experience in SAT and ACT preparation classes / Bachelor and Master Degrees of Secondary Schools; 30 years classroom teaching.
Pat Wilbanks
Lithia Springs, GA
770.941.9649 / Reading, Phonics, English, Math, Basic Geometry & Algebra, CRCT, GED, PSAT, SAT, ASVAB.
Ages 4 – adult. / Bachelor of Science grades 1-6; Masters Degree K-3rd; Taught first and third grades in public school for 5 years. Tutored for 30+ years. Tutored ADHD, BD, MI, LD, Downs Syndrome. Substitute teacher for grades K-8th.