...My name is Leslie W., and I would love to tutor you or your child in reading, grammar, vocabulary or spelling! I have a great deal of experience with the written word. For many years I wrote a very popular newspaper column, and also have worked with children as a para-professional and substitute teacher in classroom settings, including teaching English to Sudanese children. (read more)
...I've seen different kinds of universities coursework, professor ideologies, and student comprehension. I can typically expect what comes from a test question and I know how certain subjects unfold. Most of these areas of math seem intimidating, and I understand why, but I believe I can help those who need a hand in understanding the concepts. (read more)
...I have been teaching students to read using phonics skills for over 10 years. I believe that a strong phonetic/phonemic awareness foundation is the key to learning to read anything put before a student. If they can decode unknown words, they can begin to process and develop full understanding and comprehension. (read more)
...It was during this process that I also learned that a large part of tutoring is based on developing a strong understanding of the student. How can I expect to tutor someone if I don't understand how they receive and process information? This is easier said than done of course, but is ultimately my goal. (read more)
...In the mean time, I have a BA in English, and for a while thought that I wanted to be a teacher. I have experience teaching inside a classroom environment, but ultimately that setting was not for me. Throughout college, I was the go to girl among my friends when they needed help writing papers. (read more)