Joanna M. Finger, Academic Tutor
Joanna M. Finger, Academic Tutor

JOANNA M. FINGER

8311 E. VIA DE VENTURA #2077 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
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Education and Training

University of Phoenix 2006
Phoenix, Arizona
Master of Education: Curriculum and Instruction
Thesis: Benefits of parental involvement in a child’s education; GPA 3.92

University of Arizona 2002
Tucson, Arizona
Elementary Education
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education
Graduated from Honors College, Magna Cum Laude
Professional Experience

Academic Tutor at Joanna Tutors, LLC – Scottsdale, Arizona
July 2011 – Present
Curriculum Development/Design/Implementation/Evaluation
• Tailored curriculum to coincide with child’s school requirements to help all students reach goals
• Created and taught individualized lessons based on students’ needs to reach all intelligences

President at Learn to Earn – Scottsdale, Arizona
September 2015 – May 2017
Content development
• Collected 300+ videos promoting strong character values
• Created and developed curriculum (300+ challenging quizzes)

Fourth/Fifth/Sixth Grade Teacher at EDUPRIZE Schools– Gilbert/Queen Creek, Arizona
June 2002 - December 2011
Curriculum Development/Design/Implementation/Evaluation
• Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths, and multiple intelligences
• Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education

Core Qualifications

• Works effectively with parents and students • Dependable and hard working
• Creative instructional designer
• Mentor to students/Life coach

• Promoter of positive energy
• Experienced with special needs students
• Encouraging and motivational
• Innovator lesson planner

Certifications and Affiliations
• Gold Key member
• Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society