South Bay United Teachers

Tutoring Program

Many of the members of South Bay United Teachers provide private tutoring. This program is strictly an agreement between the teacher and the individual requesting services. All tutoring parameters are set by the teacher (location, time, cost).

No teacher may tutor their own students for remuneration. Teachers must abide by any policies set by their district's governing board.

Locate the subject matter in which you are interested from the table below, click on the link and then scroll down to the grade level you want.


Association members may be included on the tutoring list. If you are interested, print & complete a tutoring form and return it to the SBUT office through the district mail system:   Tutoring Form

ALL SUBJECTS Algebra Biology Chemistry Calculus English/Language Arts
ESL/ELD Foreign Language Geometry Government Health
 History/Social Studies
Life Skills/Transitions Math
 Physics Reading Science Special Education
Statistics Study Skills Trigonometry Writing Other

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ALL SUBJECTS
Grade Level Name Contact Information Currently teaches at Notes
K-3 Carmela Strange strangec@gmail.com
310-374-8122		 Madison (RB) Multiple-Subject Credential; 11 years of experience
K-3 Rebecca Bassine rbassine@rbusd.org
310-386-2145		 Washington (RB) Elementary Credential, Multiple subjects; SDSU graduate, BA in Liberal Studies with a specialization in English.
K-4 Carolyn Bazak cabwestie@cox.net
310-541-7311		 Retired (RB) Elementary Credential, Multiple Subjects
31 yrs.teaching in Virginia and California
Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
K-5 Berenda Dillon bdillon@rbusd.org
310-701-1255		 Alta Vista (RB)  
K-5 Judy McCracken 310-548-1520 Retired (PV) Master in Special Education and General Education credential
K-6 Catherine Barden cbarden@manhattan.k12.ca.us
760-333-9904		 Mira Costa High School (MB) I graduated from Univ.of San Diego with degree in Bio, minor in Chem & Spanish; Single Subject (Biology) & Multiple Subject (K - 6) Credentials
1-5 Christine Ferrero ferrfun@yahoo.com
(310) 918-5422		 Madison (RB) English major; Multiple Subject Credential; coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis; Autism experience
K-8 Nicole Spina nspina@rbusd.org
310-798-8665 x4309		 Redondo Union High (RB) Credentials:
UCLA graduate
Multiple Subject Credential
single Subject Math Credential
K-8 Mindy Castillo mjc304@gmail.com
310-920-0694		 Silver Spur (PV) USC Graduate, 12 years teaching experience. Pepperdine Masters- Ed. Tech.
6-8 Vicky Lawson vlawson1@socal.rr.com
310-779-7579		 Palos Verdes Int. (PV) Multiple Subject Cred., Special Ed. Cred., Supplementary English Authorization, Masters in Special Ed. Have been language arts and English language development at PVIS for more than ten years.
K-10 Ivie Sherman iviesh@yahoo.com
310-210-4415		 Pennekamp (MB) I have taught Special Ed. for 6 years and have tutored for 10 years. I have an MA in Special Ed. and two teaching credentials.
1-10 Ann Lang edu.therapy@hotmail.com
310-528-6456		 Miraleste Elementary(PV) Reading, writing, math, study skills/organization.
Intervention strategies for students with special needs.
6-12 Cheryl Gillard gillard@mail.pvpusd.k12.ca.us Palos Verdes High (PV) Masters Special Education
Learning Disabilities
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ALGEBRA
Grade Level Name Contact Information Currently teaches at Notes
Algebra Mark Hurrell markhurrell102@hotmail.com
(310) 263-4447
(310) 920-1452		 Hawthorne High (CV)  
Algebra Tina Kuykendall kuykendallt@mail.pvpusd.k12.ca.us
(310) 612-0247		 Ridgecrest Int. (PV) Master Degree in Education and Curriculum
Multiple Subject Credential K-9
Currently teaching Math 7, Math 7 Accel, Algebra Accel.
Minor in Math
Algebra Lu Urquidi Mrluu_85@msn.com
(562) 438-1756		 Jefferson School (RB)  
Algebra I Bill Emhof WEMHOF@mbusd.org
(818) 939-2409		 Mira Costa High School (MB) Single Subject credential in Mathematics. Over 5 years classroom experience and tutoring experience in mathematics from elementary through college level.
Pre-Algebra,
Algebra I & II		 Brian Gill redondomathman@yahoo.com
(310)938-0771		 Parras Middle (RB)  
Pre-Algebra,Algebra I & II Patricia Brewster patbrewster1@verizon.net
(310) 377-9889		 Retired (CV) Palos Verdes
Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II Nicole Spina nspina@rbusd.org
310-798-8665 x4309		 Redondo Union High (RB) Credentials:
UCLA graduate
Multiple Subject Credential
single Subject Math Credential
Algebra I, Algebra II Thomas J. Cox 310-365-2665 Palos Verdes Retired  
Algebra I, Algebra II Michael Swatek MrSwatek@dslextreme.com
310-679-2776		 PV High School (PV) MIT Graduate
MA in Education
Algebra I & II Jill Ricci ricci@mail.pvpusd.k12.ca.us
(310) 377-4888 x223
(310) 541-4919		 Peninsula High (PV)  
Up to Algebra 3-4 and Trigonometry Tiffany Clark tclark@mbusd.org
(805) 403-8902		 Mira Costa (MB)  
Pre-Algebra,Algebra I & II
Trigonometry,Geometry		 Cynthia Wallace cwallace@mbusd.org
(310) 545-4878 x4111		 MB Middle School (MB) BS Math Stanford
MA Education Stanford
MS Computer Science UCLA
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ENGLISH/
LANGUAGE ARTS
Grade Level Name Contact Information Currently teaches at Notes
All Karen Smith smithk@centinela.k12.ca.us
805-807-1949		 Lloyde High (CV)  
All Cynthia Croft croftc@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310-435-9228		 Peninsula High (PV) MA in Special Education; TESOL Certificate UCLA; General Education all subjects. South Bay area.
K-3 Carmela Strange strangec@gmail.com
310-374-8122		 Madison (RB) Multiple-Subject Credential; 11 years of experience
6-8 Patricia Petrucci Plpmilford@aol.com
(310) 376-1345
(310) 463-3832		 Palos Verdes Intermediate (PV) RSP Credential K - 12; Multiple Subject Credential K - 8; Learning Handicapped Credential; Master's Degree in Special Ed.
6-8 Samantha Weiss weissteach@hotmail.com
(310)435-6292		 Ridgecrest Int. (PV) 13 years experience teaching California Language Arts & Social Science Standards. 3 years experience teaching French. Masters in TESL.
6-12 Katie Anthony anthonyk@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310-748-9516		 Palos Verdes High School(PV) Masters in Special Education;
Resource Teacher
7-12 Dan Phillips ssphillips@cox.net
310-548-4966 		Palos Verdes
Early Retired 		18 yrs.experience;
In your home or the public library;
References available
8-12 Jessica Ashenden ashendenj@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
(310) 377-4888 x312		 Peninsula High (PV)  
K-10 Stephanie Lajoie lajoie@mail.pvpusd.k12.ca.us
(310)544-2747 x265
310-897-6682		 Ridgecrest Int. (PV)  
K-12 Berenda Dillon bdillon@rbusd.org
310-701-1255		 Alta Vista (RB)  
K-12 Alicia Foulk missfoulk@yahoo.com
(310) 377-4888 x676		 Peninsula High (PV) MA in English Literature
K-12 Rebecca Jessop jessop_rebecca@hotmail.com
310-920-3240		 Miraleste Intermediate (PV) Education Specialists-Mild/Moderate/RSP and SDC
K-12 Mark Hurrell markhurrell102@hotmail.com
(310) 263-4447
(310) 920-1452		 Hawthorne High (CV)  
6-12 Vicky Lawson vlawson1@socal.rr.com
310-779-7579		 Palos Verdes Int. (PV) Multiple Subject Cred., Special Ed. Cred., Supplementary English Authorization, Masters in Special Ed. Have been language arts and English language development at PVIS for more than ten years.
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ENGLISH as a SECOND LANGUAGE/
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Grade Level Name Contact Information Currently teaches at Notes
All Cynthia Croft croftc@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310-435-9228		 Peninsula High (PV) MA in Special Education; TESOL Certificate UCLA; General Education all subjects. South Bay area.
6-8 Vicky Lawson vlawson1@socal.rr.com
310-779-7579		 Palos Verdes Int. (PV) Multiple Subject Cred., Special Ed. Cred., Supplementary English Authorization, Masters in Special Ed. Have been language arts and English language development at PVIS for more than ten years.
K-12 Samantha Weiss weissteach@hotmail.com
(310)435-6292		 Ridgecrest Int. (PV) 13 years experience teaching California Language Arts & Social Science Standards. 3 years experience teaching French. Masters in TESL.
7-12 Dan Phillips ssphillips@cox.net
310-548-4966 		Palos Verdes
Early Retired		 18 yrs.experience;
In your home or the public library;
References available
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Language Name Contact Information Currently teaches at Notes
Chinese Lilia Wang wangl@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310-544-4816 ext. 816		 PV Intermediate (PV) Any level
Spanish Ivie Sherman iviesh@yahoo.com
310-210-4415		 Pennekamp (MB) I have taught Special Ed. for 6 years and have tutored for 10 years. I have an MA in Special Ed. and two teaching credentials.
Spanish Sarah Robinson kelsar35@yahoo.com
(805)431-8383		 Redondo Union High (RB)  
Spanish Lu Urquidi Mrluu_85@msn.com
(562) 438-1756		 Jefferson School (RB)  
Spanish 1 - 5 Jill Juliano juliano@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
(310)714-7178		 Peninsula High (PV) B.A. in Spanish
M.A. in Spanish American Literature
Spanish - All levels Diana Munoz dmunoz@rbusd.org
(310)200-4874		 RBUSD All levels of Spanish including Native speakers and AP
French- through AP Samantha Weiss weissteach@hotmail.com
(310)435-6292		 Ridgecrest Int. (PV) 13 years experience teaching California Language Arts & Social Science Standards. 3 years experience teaching French. Masters in TESL.
Latin
8-12		 Jessica Ashenden ashendenj@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
(310) 377-4888 x312		 Peninsula High (PV)  
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GEOMETRY
Name Contact Information Currently teaches at Notes
Thomas J. Cox (310) 365-2665 Palos Verdes Retired  
Patricia Brewster patbrewster1@verizon.net
(310) 377-9889		 Centinela Valley Retired Palos Verdes
Brian Gill redondomathman@yahoo.com
(310)938-0771		 Parras Middle (RB)  
Nicole Spina nspina@rbusd.org
310-798-8665 x4309		 Redondo Union High (RB) Credentials:
UCLA graduate
Multiple Subject Credential
single Subject Math Credential
Michael Swatek MrSwatek@dslextreme.com
310-679-2776		 PV High School (PV) MIT Graduate
MA in Education
Jill Ricci ricci@mail.pvpusd.k12.ca.us
(310) 377-4888 x223
(310) 541-4919		 Peninsula High (PV)  
Tiffany Clark tclark@mbusd.org
(805) 403-8902		 Mira Costa (MB)  
Bill Emhof WEMHOF@mbusd.org
(818) 939-2409		 Mira Costa High School (MB) Single Subject credential in Mathematics. Over 5 years classroom experience and tutoring experience in mathematics from elementary through college level.
Cynthia Wallace cwallace@mbusd.org
(310) 545-4878 x4111		 MB Middle School (MB) BS Math Stanford
MA Education Stanford
MS Computer Science UCLA
Lu Urquidi Mrluu_85@msn.com
(562) 438-1756		 Jefferson School (RB)  
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HISTORY/
SOCIAL STUDIES
Grade Level Name Contact Information Currently teaches at Notes
1-5 Christine Ferrero ferrfun@yahoo.com
(310) 918-5422		 Madison (RB) English major; Multiple Subject Credential; coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis; Autism experience
6-8 Vicky Lawson vlawson1@socal.rr.com
310-779-7579		 Palos Verdes Int. (PV) Multiple Subject Cred., Special Ed. Cred., Supplementary English Authorization, Masters in Special Ed. Have been language arts and English language development at PVIS for more than ten years.
K-10 Stephanie Lajoie lajoie@mail.pvpusd.k12.ca.us
(310)544-2747 x265
310-897-6682		 Ridgecrest Int. (PV)  
6-8 Patricia Petrucci Plpmilford@aol.com
(310) 376-1345
(310) 463-3832		 Palos Verdes Intermediate (PV) RSP Credential K - 12; Multiple Subject Credential K - 8; Learning Handicapped Credential; Master's Degree in Special Ed.
All Cynthia Croft croftc@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310-435-9228		 Peninsula High (PV) MA in Special Education; TESOL Certificate UCLA; General Education all subjects. South Bay area.
K-12 Mark Hurrell markhurrell102@hotmail.com
(310) 263-4447
(310) 920-1452		 Hawthorne High (CV)  
European History
U.S. History		 Sarah Robinson kelsar35@yahoo.com
(805)431-8383		 Redondo Union High (RB)  
Geography
Economics
Sociology
Health
Psychology		 Samantha Weiss weissteach@hotmail.com
(310)435-6292		 Ridgecrest Int. (PV) 13 years experience teaching California Language Arts & Social Science Standards. 3 years experience teaching French. Masters in TESL.
Art History
8-12		 Jessica Ashenden ashendenj@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
(310) 377-4888 x312		 Peninsula High (PV)  
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MATH
Grade Level Name Contact Information Currently teaches at Notes
K-3 Carmela Strange strangec@gmail.com
310-374-8122		 Madison (RB) Multiple-Subject Credential; 11 years of experience
K-3 Rebecca Bassine rbassine@rbusd.org
310-386-2145		 Washington (RB) Elementary Credential, Multiple subjects; SDSU graduate, BA in Liberal Studies with a specialization in English.
1-5 Christine Ferrero ferrfun@yahoo.com
(310) 918-5422		 Madison (RB) Computation, fractions, decimals
English major; Multiple Subject Credential; coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis; Autism experience
K-6 Brian Gill redondomathman@yahoo.com
(310)938-0771		 Parras Middle (RB)  
K-8 Tina Kuykendall kuykendallt@mail.pvpusd.k12.ca.us
(310) 612-0247		 Ridgecrest Int. (PV) Master Degree in Education and Curriculum
Multiple Subject Credential K-9
Currently teaching Math 7, Math 7 Accel, Algebra Accel.
Minor in Math
K-8 Nicole Spina nspina@rbusd.org
310-798-8665 x4309		 Redondo Union High (RB) Credentials:
UCLA graduate
Multiple Subject Credential
single Subject Math Credential
K-8 Mindy Castillo mjc304@gmail.com
310-920-0694		 Silver Spur (PV) USC Graduate, 12 years teaching experience. Pepperdine Masters- Ed. Tech.
1-10 Ann Lang edu.therapy@hotmail.com
310-528-6456		 Miraleste Elementary(PV)  
6-8 Patricia Petrucci Plpmilford@aol.com
(310) 376-1345
(310) 463-3832		 Palos Verdes Intermediate (PV) RSP Credential K - 12; Multiple Subject Credential K - 8; Learning Handicapped Credential; Master's Degree in Special Ed.
All Cynthia Croft croftc@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310-435-9228		 Peninsula High (PV) MA in Special Education; TESOL Certificate UCLA; General Education all subjects. South Bay area.
K-12 Berenda Dillon bdillon@rbusd.org
310-701-1255		 Alta Vista (RB)  
K-12 Traci Hamilton tracidhamilton@yahoo.coms
320-562-5851		 Redondo Union High (RB)  
K-12 Rebecca Jessop jessop_rebecca@hotmail.com
310-920-3240		 Miraleste Intermediate (PV) Education Specialists-Mild/Moderate/RSP and SDC
All Patricia Brewster patbrewster1@verizon.net
(310) 377-9889		 Centinela Valley Retired Palos Verdes
Up to Algebra Mark Hurrell markhurrell102@hotmail.com
(310) 263-4447
(310) 920-1452		 Hawthorne High (CV)  
Up to Algebra Lu Urquidi Mrluu_85@msn.com
(562) 438-1756		 Jefferson School (RB)  
Pre-Algebra,Algebra I & II
Trigonometry,Geometry		 Cynthia Wallace cwallace@mbusd.org
(310) 545-4878 x4111		 MB Middle School (MB) BS Math Stanford
MA Education Stanford
MS Computer Science UCLA
Up to Algebra 3-4 and Trigonometry Tiffany Clark tclark@mbusd.org
(805) 403-8902		 Mira Costa (MB)  
Trigonometry Thomas J. Cox (310) 365-2665 Palos Verdes Retired  
Trigonometry/
Pre-Calculus/
Calculus		 Brian Gill redondomathman@yahoo.com
(310)938-0771		 Parras Middle (RB)  
Trigonometry/
Pre-Calculus		 Jill Ricci ricci@mail.pvpusd.k12.ca.us
(310) 377-4888 x223
(310) 541-4919		 Peninsula High (PV)  
All grades Math, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry/
Pre-Calculus/
Calculus		 Bill Emhof WEMHOF@mbusd.org
(818) 939-2409		 Mira Costa High School (MB) Single Subject credential in Mathematics. Over 5 years classroom experience and tutoring experience in mathematics from elementary through college level.
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus/Calculus
Statistics AP		 Michael Swatek MrSwatek@dslextreme.com
310-679-2776		 PV High School (PV) MIT Graduate
MA in Education
Statistics/Functions/Trig Thomas J. Cox (310) 365-2665 Palos Verdes Retired  
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READING
Grade Level Name Contact Information Currently teaches at Notes
K-1 Judy London Londontek@aol.com
310-378-4617		 Redondo Beach Retired  
K-3 Carmela Strange strangec@gmail.com
310-374-8122		 Madison (RB) Multiple-Subject Credential; 11 years of experience
K-3 Rebecca Bassine rbassine@rbusd.org
310-386-2145		 Washington (RB) Elementary Credential, Multiple subjects; SDSU graduate, BA in Liberal Studies with a specialization in English.
1-10 Ann Lang edu.therapy@hotmail.com
310-528-6456		 Miraleste Elementary(PV)  
1-5 Christine Ferrero ferrfun@yahoo.com
(310) 918-5422		 Madison (RB) ELL, vocab. development
English major; Multiple Subject Credential; coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis; Autism experience
2-5 Cheryl Gillard gillard@mail.pvpusd.k12.ca.us Palos Verdes High (PV) Reading Remediation
Masters Special Education
Learning Disabilities
6-8 Vicky Lawson vlawson1@socal.rr.com
310-779-7579		 Palos Verdes Int. (PV) Multiple Subject Cred., Special Ed. Cred., Supplementary English Authorization, Masters in Special Ed. Have been language arts and English language development at PVIS for more than ten years.
6-12 Katie Anthony anthonyk@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310-748-9516		 Palos Verdes High School(PV) Masters in Special Education;
Resource Teacher
7-12 Dan Phillips ssphillips@cox.net
310-548-4966 		Palos Verdes
Early Retired 		18 yrs.experience;
In your home or the public library;
References available
All Lu Urquidi Mrluu_85@msn.com
(562) 438-1756		 Jefferson School (RB)  
All Cynthia Croft croftc@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310-435-9228		 Peninsula High (PV) MA in Special Education; TESOL Certificate UCLA; General Education all subjects. South Bay area.
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SCIENCES
Level Name Contact Information Currently teaches at Notes
K-3 Carmela Strange strangec@gmail.com
310-374-8122		 Madison (RB) Multiple-Subject Credential; 11 years of experience
1-5 Christine Ferrero ferrfun@yahoo.com
(310) 918-5422		 Madison (RB) English major; Multiple Subject Credential; coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis; Autism experience
7 Robyn Benjamin benjaminr@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
(562) 458-8186		 Palos Verdes Intermediate (PV) Credentialed teacher & resident of South Bay. Experience working with K-1
6-8 Patricia Petrucci Plpmilford@aol.com
(310) 376-1345
(310) 463-3832		 Palos Verdes Intermediate (PV) RSP Credential K - 12; Multiple Subject Credential K - 8; Learning Handicapped Credential; Master's Degree in Special Ed.
All Cynthia Croft croftc@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310-435-9228		 Peninsula High (PV) MA in Special Education; TESOL Certificate UCLA; General Education all subjects. South Bay area.
K-12 Mark Hurrell markhurrell102@hotmail.com
(310) 263-4447
(310) 920-1452		 Hawthorne High (CV) 
All Lu Urquidi Mrluu_85@msn.com
(562) 438-1756		 Jefferson School (RB)  
H.S. Biology Robyn Benjamin benjaminr@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
(562) 458-8186		 Palos Verdes Intermediate (PV) Credentialed teacher & resident of South Bay. Experience working with K-1
Science - 6-8/
Biology 1/
Biology 1H/
Biology 2AP/
Marine Biology		 Carlie Fisher fisherc@pvpusd.K12.ca.us
310-429-1018		 Peninsula High School (PV)  
Earth Science
Biology
Health
 Karl Kurz kkurz@mbusd.org
619-392-2100		 Mira Costa High School (MB) B.S. Geology Degree Buffalo State College; MA Education Technology
Health Sciences Stephanie Lajoie lajoie@mail.pvpusd.k12.ca.us
(310)544-2747 x265
310-897-6682		 Ridgecrest Int. (PV)  
Science - 6-8/
Biology
Biology AP
Chemistry		 Catherine Barden cbarden@manhattan.k12.ca.us
760-333-9904		 Mira Costa High School (MB) I graduated from Univ.of San Diego with degree in Bio, minor in Chem & Spanish; Single Subject (Biology) & Multiple Subject (K - 6) Credentials
Regular Chemistry
Honors Chemistry
AP Chemistry		 Chas Lee leec@pvpusd.k12.ca.us Peninsula High (PV)  
Physics Mike Spalding spalding@mail.pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310-377-4888 x644
310-897-3097		 Peninsula High(PV)  
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
Grade Level Name Contact Information Currently teaches at Notes
K-6 Christina French frenchc@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
424-634-0043		 Ridgecrest Inter.(PV) Masters in Special Education
Credential also in Elementary School (multiple subject)
All Cynthia Croft croftc@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310-435-9228		 Peninsula High (PV) MA in Special Education; TESOL Certificate UCLA; General Education all subjects. South Bay area.
K-12 Catherine Barden cbarden@manhattan.k12.ca.us
760-333-9904		 Mira Costa High School (MB) Applied Behavior Analysis with Experience
I graduated from Univ.of San Diego with degree in Bio, minor in Chem & Spanish; Single Subject (Biology) & Multiple Subjects (K - 6) Credentials
K-12 Keith Nylund knylund@rbusd.org
(310) 316-5069		 Parras Middle (RB) Masters Special Education
Resource Specialist
Mild - Moderate Credential
Moderate - Severe Credential
K-12 Patricia Petrucci Plpmilford@aol.com
(310) 376-1345
(310) 463-3832		 Palos Verdes Intermediate (PV) RSP Credential K - 12; Multiple Subject Credential K - 8; Learning Handicapped Credential; Master's Degree in Special Ed.
6-8 Vicky Lawson vlawson1@socal.rr.com
310-779-7579		 Palos Verdes Int. (PV) Multiple Subject Cred., Special Ed. Cred., Supplementary English Authorization, Masters in Special Ed. Have been language arts and English language development at PVIS for more than ten years.
K-12 Cheryl Gillard gillard@mail.pvpusd.k12.ca.us Palos Verdes High (PV) Masters Special Education
Special Needs/Learning Disabilities
6-12 Katie Anthony anthonyk@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310-748-9516		 Palos Verdes High School(PV) Masters in Special Education;
Resource Teacher
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STUDY SKILLS
Grade Level Name Contact Information Currently teaches at Notes
1-10 Ann Lang edu.therapy@hotmail.com
310-528-6456		 Miraleste Elementary(PV) Study Skills/Organization
5-8 Rachel Andrews rstephens@rbusd.org
(310) 798-8616 ext. 253		 Parras Middle School (RB) Master's Degree in Counseling, Pupil and Personnel Services Credential, Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Have worked as a language arts tutor since 1998. Experienced and patient.
6-8 Patricia Petrucci Plpmilford@aol.com
(310) 376-1345
(310) 463-3832		 Palos Verdes Intermediate (PV) RSP Credential K - 12; Multiple Subject Credential K - 8; Learning Handicapped Credential; Master's Degree in Special Ed.
6-12 Katie Anthony anthonyk@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310-748-9516		 Palos Verdes High School(PV) Masters in Special Education;
Resource Teacher
K-10 Stephanie Lajoie lajoie@mail.pvpusd.k12.ca.us
(310)544-2747 x265
310-897-6682		 Ridgecrest Int. (PV) Organizational/Study Skills
All Cynthia Croft croftc@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310-435-9228		 Peninsula High (PV) MA in Special Education; TESOL Certificate UCLA; General Education all subjects. South Bay area.
K-12 Keith Nylund knylund@rbusd.org
(310) 316-5069		 Parras Middle (RB) Special Education
General Education
6-8 Vicky Lawson vlawson1@socal.rr.com
310-779-7579		 Palos Verdes Int. (PV) Multiple Subject Cred., Special Ed. Cred., Supplementary English Authorization, Masters in Special Ed. Have been language arts and English language development at PVIS for more than ten years.
K-12 Cheryl Gillard gillard@mail.pvpusd.k12.ca.us Palos Verdes High (PV) Masters Special Education
Special Needs/Learning Disability
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WRITING
Grade Level Name Contact Information Currently teaches at Notes
K-3 Carmela Strange strangec@gmail.com
310-374-8122		 Madison (RB) Multiple-Subject Credential; 11 years of experience
K-3 Rebecca Bassine rbassine@rbusd.org
310-386-2145		 Washington (RB) Elementary Credential, Multiple subjects; SDSU graduate, BA in Liberal Studies with a specialization in English.
1-5 Christine Ferrero ferrfun@yahoo.com
(310) 918-5422		 Madison (RB) English major; Multiple Subject Credential; coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis; Autism experience
1-10 Ann Lang edu.therapy@hotmail.com
310-528-6456		 Miraleste Elementary(PV)  
6-12 Katie Anthony anthonyk@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310-748-9516		 Palos Verdes High School(PV) Masters in Special Education;
Resource Teacher
7-12 Dan Phillips ssphillips@cox.net
310-548-4966 		Palos Verdes
Retired		 18 yrs experience;
In your home or the public library;
References available
8-12 Jessica Ashenden ashendenj@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
(310) 377-4888 x312		 Peninsula High (PV)  
K-12 Rebecca Jessop jessop_rebecca@hotmail.com
310-920-3240		 Miraleste Intermediate (PV) Education Specialists-Mild/Moderate/RSP and SDC
6-8 Vicky Lawson vlawson1@socal.rr.com
310-779-7579		 Palos Verdes Int. (PV) Multiple Subject Cred., Special Ed. Cred., Supplementary English Authorization, Masters in Special Ed. Have been language arts and English language development at PVIS for more than ten years.
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OTHER
Description Grade Level Name Contact Information Currently teaches at Notes
Test Preparation SAT Ivie Sherman iviesh@yahoo.com
310-210-4415		 Pennekamp (MB) I have taught Special Ed. for 6 years and have tutored for 10 years. I have an MA in Special Ed. and two teaching credentials.
Intervention 1-10 Ann Lang edu.therapy@hotmail.com
310-528-6456		 Miraleste Elementary(PV) Intervention Strategies for students with special needs
Life Skills, Transition to College All Cynthia Croft croftc@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310-435-9228		 Peninsula High (PV) MA in Special Education; TESOL Certificate UCLA; General Education all subjects. South Bay area.
Transition to High School
Transition to College
Life Coach		 6-10
11-12
9-12 		Kelly Duffy kaduffy8@yahoo.com
424-247-8549		 Peninsula High (PV) Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Penn State University; Master's degree in Counseling from Loyola Marymount University; 6 years of experience as a high school counselor
Study Skills, Life Coaching & Organization 5-8 Rachel Andrews rstephens@rbusd.org
(310) 798-8616 ext. 253		 Parras Middle School (RB) Master's Degree in Counseling, Pupil and Personnel Services Credential, Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Have worked as a language arts tutor since 1998. Experienced and patient.
Organizing 6-8 Patricia Petrucci Plpmilford@aol.com
(310) 376-1345
(310) 463-3832		 Palos Verdes Intermediate (PV) RSP Credential K - 12; Multiple Subject Credential K - 8; Learning Handicapped Credential; Master's Degree in Special Ed.
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