While applying Orton Gillingham's methodology and scientifically based practices, I teach reading using the five pillars of literacy: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. With a solid educational background, Mrs. Griffin holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Educ... (read more)
...I had my own little after school tutoring sessions at my home for children of all ages. Education is very important me. Helping children to succeed in life and become anything that they want, makes me happy. (read more)
I am an experienced teacher that has recently retired. I have a master's in elementary education with 32 years teaching kindergarten, second and third grades. My love of teaching and love to see students learn has always been a priority of mine. (read more)
8 Subjects: includingReading,Grammar,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...He is now in the second grade and reading third grade material. The trick to reading is to gain fluency by using phonics and phonemic awareness to process words quickly. This enables a child to concentrate on the content of the material. (read more)
...I have been in classrooms from 1st through 8th and am very knowledgeable in current teaching methods and curriculum. I taught vocal music for 25 years but I have also worked in a computer learning system at an alternative school in our town. I am patient and work well with all types of students. (read more)