...I really enjoy helping students become better readers and writers, it is a skill needed throughout life.My background is in ELA. I worked as a Teaching Assistant for 25 years. My degree is in Humanities and English. (read more)
10 Subjects: includingReading,English,Writing,Elementary Math
...I am available to tutor students in Reading and Writing across the K-12 spectrum, and in Math grades K-5. A sample 60 minute phonics lesson schedule with me includes:* A sound drill where we practice increasingly complex spelling and sound patterns* Decoding practice "game" * Encoding practice -... (read more)
...Lastly I cover specific techniques in preparation for the test itself and reducing the stress and anxiety it often produces. By the time you go to take the test, you will feel more confident and capable of doing your best. Taking the GED is not as easy as it might sound, but with the right guid... (read more)
...I prefer to work in a relaxed and informal manner, creating the best possible teacher student relationship. I am open to, and welcome any and all questions and inquiries from prospective students and their families. I am comfortable with my tutorial students calling me by my first name, Tom.I have been involved in body building since the age of fifteen. (read more)
...I am familiar with New York State's guidelines when it comes to writing essays. I unfortunately have no professional education when it comes to English fluency or teaching, but I feel confident in my tutoring abilities. I love showing children the sheer joy that literacy can provide. (read more)