...I think being able to tutor kids and show them how many different processes there are to reach that one solution to a problem is key. That way, they have the opportunity to choose which method best suits them. I taught kindergarten for a year and I know how important it is to have nice, neat handwriting, as well as learning to write and read in cursive. (read more)
...This would involve determining where a student is currently at in order to check their progress along the way. I have found that conferencing with students is extremely valuable in that they can better understand their role, as well as my role, and for them to see their progress along the way! ... (read more)
...Loving to read myself and helping a child who thinks he/she can't read, figure out letters first, then their sounds and putting those together to form the initial sight words and teaching them to visually picture words in their imaginations when pictures are not available. Patience and teaching ... (read more)