...Phonemic awareness is a preliminary aural skill that enables children to distinguish how the sounds of language are manipulated into words in oral communication and, later, in written language. Students learning to read and spell must match the sounds, or phonemes, of spoken English with the ind... (read more)
...I am fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. In my years of teaching, I have seen many different skill levels and styles of learning. I understand that there is not one way of learning that works for everyone, so I try and tailor my lessons to fit whichever modality is best for the individual. (read more)
...I grew up in Lisbon and Portuguese is my first language. From vocabulary to accent, to correct intonation, I guarantee that the experience of learning Portuguese with me will be a complete one. All these exposures have given me the experience necessary to continue with tutoring into to my adult life. (read more)
...While attending Cal State San Bernardino, I was a Docent for the Robert and Francis Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA). The RAFFMA is part Modern Art exhibit and part Ancient Egyptian exhibit. I specifically worked with the Ancient Egyptian artifacts and focused on presenting the items to the publ... (read more)
...I believe a good tutor should transfer their own best learning instruments to the student, ideally, so the student can become an independent learner and develop a personalized repertoire of learning strategies and competencies. Instead of teaching students what to know, I teach them how to learn. Above all, learning is discovery and discovery should also be fun, too! (read more)