Saddleback Valley Unified School District

2011-2012 TUTOR LIST
Revised October 2011

Listed below are Saddleback Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) regular and substitute teachers who have expressed an interest in tutoring. This list has been made available for the convenience of SVUSD parents/guardians. The District does not endorse, employ or evaluate the following individuals as tutors. The District is not responsible for coordinating or supervising tutor service. Any tutor arrangements (including payment arrangements) are made between the parent/guardian and the tutor and are independent of the District.

Name
Phone*
E-mail
Grade Levels
Subjects
Andre, Joy
363-5392
3-8
 All subjects; study skills; ELD
Berger, Mary
643-8977
K-6
 All subjects
Bromberg, Valerie
(808)3513425
7-12
 Math analysis, Algebra 1, Algebra 2
Brown, Angela
(888) 511-7799
(714)305-0024
K-12
 Reading Specialist, Learning Disabilities, SPED, GATE, Multiple Subjects-SAT Prep, CAHSEE Prep, STAR Test Prep
Brown-Mader, Christina
680-9408
K-12
 English, Math, History, French, Music, Science
Calahan, Fran
412-5284
K-6
 Reading, Phonics, Reluctant Readers, Vocabulary Comprehension, Math, ADD/ADHD, Behavior Modification, Special Ed
Callanan, Pamela
768-3744
412-4936
2-6
 All subjects-math, reading, comprehension, vocabulary, motivation, organizational & study skills, RSP, ADD/ADHD
Castellaw, Dana
294-6012
6-12
 Algebra I & II, Geometry/H, Math Analysis/H, Calculus AB, SAT
Dilworth, Marianne
859-9204
230-8770
1-8
 Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Reading, Language Arts and English for Russian speakers
Ferber, Marilyn
492-4291
K-6
 All subjects
Field, Sue
766-8835
7-12
 Algebra I, Geometry, Geometry (H), Algebra II, Algebra II (H)
Fortier, Susan
(714) 350-9804
K-8
 All subjects, K-8, specializing in learning disabilities (Autism, ADD, ADHD, GATE), math up to Algebra II, organizational skills
Fowler, Daniel
322-5016
K-12
 Gr. K-8 English/Language Arts, math; Gr. K-12 Spanish & French
Garfinkle, Laura
584-46570
9-12
 Chemistry
Geisendorfer, Jamie
331-3564
6-12
 Math: Pre-algebra through calculus; specializing in Algebra
Gomez, Daryl Jane
280-8206
K-12
 Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Reading, Spanish, Special Ed.
Graham, Joel
521-3080
K-6
 Math, Reading, All subjects - Middle School prep
Hokerson, Jessica
(858) 603-0520
5
preK-6
 Licensed Speech Pathologist: Expresive/Receptive Language, Social Skills, Phonology/Articulation & Fluency
Johnson, Lisa
713-7145
326-3726
5
2-12
 Gr. 2-6 all subjects; Gr. 7-12 English comprehension and writing
Kennedy, Steven
461-9165
544-3234
K-10
 Algebra 1, 2; Trigonometry; Geometry; Pre-Calculus
Killingsworth, Vicki Nelson
206-1714
V_Killingsworth@yahoo.com
KillingworthTutorial.com
3-12
 Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Math Anal., Geometry, History, Reading, Language, Science, Stats, ACT, SAT, CAHSEE, study skills, Special Ed, Behavior modification
Kounanis, Tracey
303-9841
K-12
 Reading/Language Arts
English - grades 9-12
Kruk, Alane
306-7338
1-12
 All subjects,German, Spanish, Test Taking, Note Taking, Study Skills
Lidie, Lynne
472-4209
280-2930
K-12
 K-6 all subjects, GATE students, English as a Second Language, study skills, writing
Mendelson, Amy
280-2228
9-12
 English & Writing
Molga, Kathy
573-1585
K-12
 HS English: writing essays & SAT/AP English test prep; college entry letters & German Lang.`
Morcos, Nicole
290-1779
preK-5
 English language arts, reading, writing, elementary math
Mueller, Tina
285-6337
K-6
 Math, Language arts, behavior, social skills, Special Education
Noble, Kristy
291-7146
7-12
 Math - All levels; have teachers' editions of most SVUSD math texts; physics
Peron, Julia
6-10
 Basic math, Pre-algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Math Analysis
Pfeiler, Donna
858-3398
K-6
 Reading, Phonics, Writing, Math and English as a Second Language
Pruden, William E.
472-8683
9-12
 Algebra 1, 2; Trigonometry; Geometry
Rash, Cathy
770-0576
874-1061
6-12
 Chemistry, Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, English as a Second Language, Chinese
Rawson, Don
412-9256
305-0116
K-12
 Certified State of CA Engineer, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis and Pre-calculus, and SAT prep
Rubel, Joyce
586-3444
K-12
 Reading, English, Math, (pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry), Study Skills
Schnitter, Elaine
859-6844
7-12
 AP Biology, Biology, Life Science
Schramm, Christina
486-9256
6-12
 Spanish
Schwenke, Barbara
xxxxxx
9-12
 Biology, Conceptual Biology, Life Science, current THHS teacher
Stephenson, Beverly
837-0435
K-8
 Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science, all elementary subjects
Trench, Vicki
278-1603
K-12
 All major subjects
Vakili, Mike
492-6244
370-9783
9-12
 Geometry, Geometry (H), Algebra 2, Algebra 2 (H), Math Analysis (H), AP Calculus AB/BC
Venanzi, Dean
215-9229 or
433-9048
All grades
 Spanish, ELD
Wetlesen, Sandy
(714)883-4408
 K-12
Adult Ed
Special Ed		 Reading, English, History, Math, Science, Spanish, French, ELD, Computer/study skills, SAT, ACT, CAHSEE, GED, TOEFL/STAR Test Prep, Citizenship Interview Prep.
Workman, Joanne
360-4278
1-5
 All subjects

*Phone numbers are 949 area code unless otherwise indicated.

Additional Community Tutor Resources:

Mission Viejo Library (Click here for additional information.)

Looking for free one-on-one assistance at the high school and middle school level? Tutors are available during the school year in Chemistry, Pre-Algebra through Calculus, and Physics . Call the Adult Reference Desk in advance to sign up at (949) 830-7100, extension 5105, and be sure to leave your name, school, and phone number.  Come prepared with questions, your textbook, a pencil, paper, and any other materials needed. Tutoring sessions focus on learning general topics rather than completing specific homework assignments.  There is no charge for this service.

Tutoring Help for Elementary Students

Does your child need help with their elementary school homework or research?  Qualified volunteers offer free homework help at the Mission Viejo Library during the school year for 2nd - 6th grade students.  The Homework Center is open Wednesday afternoons from 3:15 PM to 6:30 PM beginning September 9th.  Sign up for appointments up to one week in advance at the Youth Reference Desk.  For more information, call (949) 830-7100, extension 5107.