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Savannah De Young

Santa Ana

Summary

I am a dedicated and compassionate educator with lived experience navigating learning differences. As a high-functioning autistic individual with multiple learning disabilities, I bring patience, resilience, and a deep personal commitment to helping others with similar challenges succeed. Known for being calm, steady, and communicative, I am highly receptive to instruction and continuously strive to grow while supporting others in reaching their full potential.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Private tutor/ home-school instructor

Kara Willis
Long Beach
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • - Hired as student aide in 2020; transitioned to a homeschooling instructor during COVID-19.

- Provided individualized academic support and crafted lesson plans for homeschooling students.

  • - Developed comprehensive lesson plans and evaluated student progress consistently.
  • - Employed by Kara Willis from 2021 to 2024 as a homeschool teacher for her sons.
  • - Specialized in tutoring students with ADHD, auditory processing deficits, dyslexia, and dysgraphia.
  • - Identified and mitigated sensory stimuli to enhance focus and cope effectively.
  • Designed and developed interactive quizzes and tests to assess student learning.
  • Guided students in developing self-regulation, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Explored and identified effective strategies and tools to support students facing executive dysfunction challenges.
  • Created and implemented individual lesson plans based on student learning styles.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding the performance of their children.
  • Supported students by identifying and addressing specific concerns and how to go around them.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.

Algebra teacher

Maple Village Waldorf school
Long Beach
2022 - 2024
  • - Selected as algebra teacher at Waldorf School, instructing for two academic years 2022-2024
  • - Developed comprehensive lesson plans and evaluated student progress consistently.
  • Created and implemented individual lesson plans based on student learning styles.
  • Created interactive quizzes and tests for gauging student understanding of course material.
  • Maintained a positive learning environment by setting clear expectations and rules for behavior.
  • - Identified and mitigated sensory stimuli to enhance focus and cope effectively.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding the performance of their children.
  • Provided assistance to students by recognizing and resolving individual challenges.

Education

Associates - Liberal Arts

Orange Coast Collage
Costa Mesa, CA
01-2017

Independent Living Skills

CLE College Living Experience
Costa Mesa, CA
01-2017

Skills

  • Individualized instruction
  • Curriculum development
  • Learning strategies
  • Technology integration
  • Behavior management
  • Student mentoring
  • Recordkeeping
  • Adaptability to change
  • Collaboration skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Effective communication
  • Stress management

Timeline

Private tutor/ home-school instructor

Kara Willis
10.2022 - 06.2024

Algebra teacher

Maple Village Waldorf school
2022 - 2024

Associates - Liberal Arts

Orange Coast Collage

Independent Living Skills

CLE College Living Experience
Savannah De Young