Mary O’Connor

Education:

Master of Special Education, Bridgewater University, 2003

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, Fitchburg University, 1993

30 Additional Master’s Credits 1993-2023

Tutor Subjects:

K-12 Academic Subject Tutoring
 K-12 Academic Tutoring
 Kindergarten Reading Help
 First Grade Reading Help

Certifications:

Massachusetts K-3 Early Childhood Education Professional Certification; Massachusetts English 5-9 Professional Certification; Massachusetts English 9-12 Professional Certification; Massachusetts Moderate Special Needs Professional Certification; Massachusetts READING All Professional Certification; Orton-Gillingham Certification, 2024

Mary has been teaching for over 25 years. She tutors students in English Language Arts, Social Studies, and History at all grade levels, including early literacy skills, as well as students in K-3 in Math. She currently serves as a Special Education Reading Specialist. She completed her Orton-Gillingham certification in 2024, and is also fully trained in Wilson Reading methodology. She has worked with students with a wide range of special needs, especially Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, and other reading disabilities, among other needs. She taught Language and Literature at the undergraduate level for 12 years, served as an Educational Advocate for 8 years, and served as an Educational Consultant and Advocate for over 20 years.
“Mary resides on Cape Cod with her husband, children, chickens and her beloved Great Dane dog, Rosey May.  She has two children who are both attending Universities in New Hampshire for Pre-Law and Criminal Justice.  Mary enjoys reading books and walking along the Cape Cod Canal. Her favorite vacation destination is Walt Disney World in Florida, even as an adult!“