...Any setting that I work with children, I use a simply formula to identify needs. 1) Assess current stage of development, 2) Develop a plan for each individual 3) Using a systematic approach with The Three P's: Phonemic Awareness, Phonological Awareness and Phonics, dive in and cultivate the love ... (read more)
...I understand that not everyone learns in the exact same way, and in the traditional classroom setting it can be difficult to make sure all students have mastered the concepts. I try to adapt my methods of instruction to fit the needs of the individual student. I am passionate about teaching and learning new concepts. (read more)
Prior to my retirement a few years back, I was a teacher for ~10 years at Western Carolina University in the department of Psychology (I was there for 10 years). I have a Ph.D. in Psychology and taught courses in Statistics, Research Design and Data Analysis, Sensation and Perception, and Neuropsych... (read more)
...Most of my career was in Florida teaching high school students with the last eleven years in Georgia working with students with learning differences. I have been trained by Emory University in teaching math to students with math difficulties. These one-on-one techniques have increase my effectiveness as a tutor. (read more)
...I specialize in working with students with learning difficulties, regardless of academic status (Academically Gifted, Average student, or students with disabilities). My intuitive approach is what makes my style somewhat different than most tutors. I don't teach "tricks." I teach conceptually.... (read more)