My name is Suzanne Marie Amato. After years of teaching in both public and private schools, I realized the need for better alternatives to institutional education. After spending three summers in intensive Montessori elementary training and sitting through many educational psychology classes, I realized something was missing in the translation from teacher-training to actual implementation in the classroom.
A passionate educator, I soon realized I could not promote change from within, so I decided to create my own program. Having spent many years with children of all ages, I realized what homeschoolers already know. You must, first and foremost, know the child. Their strengths, interests, and individual potential are the foundation for the intellectual, emotional and physical health of our children. The bond that parents have with their children is their greatest asset.
After establishing a solid relationship based on mutual respect with the student, the foundation for learning is set. I can then share my love of learning and critical thinking.
I specialize in:
- teaching critical thinking skills using Socratic reasoning
- moving from the concrete to abstract in mathematical concepts
- emphasizing cross-curricular connections
- Discovery-based learning
If you are seeking a curriculum and do not know where to begin, I have a full curriculum including lessons and materials for: K-10 Math, History, Geography, Science, and K-12 Language Arts: including vocabulary, spelling, grammar, literature and writing.
Through many years of research and training, I have also created my own Literature and Writing program based on higher-level, metacognitive comprehension strategies and the 6 Traits of Writing. Also available are Language SAT prep, preparation for state testing and high school entrance exams.
Contact me to learn more.
Lv2reed@aol.com.
