Welcome to Learn with Melva
I am passionate about coaching and training home school parents and children to help meet each child's unique learning needs.
My Story
Having grown up with a sister who is significantly cognitively impaired, I understand the challenges families face. I am a certified teacher with 34 years of experience focused on learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, cognitive impairments and English language acquisition. I have worked in public schools and private schools, both domestically and internationally.
My Education
Certified in General Education, Cognitive Impairments and Emotional Impairments
Masters in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Masters in Teaching English as a Second Language (K-12)
My Experience
I have spent over 30 years teaching students with unique learning needs and styles, including:
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Over two decades of working with students with learning disabilities.
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Sixteen years of assisting students across all levels of the Autism spectrum.
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Seventeen years working internationally with second language learners.