...As a part of my continuing education, I have taken courses in teaching struggling readers and reading and phonics instruction, so I will also be able to apply these skills to my tutoring. As a certified elementary school teacher, I have utilized hands-on learning and everyday mathematics in my c... (read more)
...I also have experience teaching at the district's Summer Learning Camp for students to continue to practice their reading, writing, and math skills in July and August to avoid summer slide. I have participated in professional development on differentiating instruction for students struggling in ... (read more)
...For that reason, I find theatre exercises and games involving the whole body, to be an effective way of getting the learning not just into the head...but into the body, where it has more resonance and staying power.I studied piano for 12 years, soloed twice with the local symphony. I also taught... (read more)
...But more importantly for you, I also love to help others feel less intimidated and more confident when it comes to expressing themselves in essays, understanding literature, and preparing for standardized tests. I have a bachelor's degree in English. For several years while earning that degree, I worked as a peer English tutor on campus. (read more)
...As a private tutor I worked successfully with parents, students, and teachers. I supplied one-on-one attention to each student, tailoring lesson plans to accommodate the individual learning style and curriculum. My teaching style focuses on the development of language and communication skills through reading and storytelling that are applicable in a variety of subjects and situations. (read more)