...My teaching style is student oriented with a focus on active engagement. When working with students, I first assess their individual learning styles by observing how they process information and asking them about their preferences. Once I have a clear understanding of their learning style, I adapt my teaching methods accordingly to maximize their comprehension and retention. (read more)
...I am happy to offer tutoring in all areas of elementary ed, while specializing in reading. I have experience in Balanced Literacy programs which offer specific approaches to improving literacy. I also have 12 credits in a graduate program towards a reading specialist certificate. (read more)
...I continued to gain valuable experience working with children as a case manager for a private foster care agency for ten years. My role as a case manager increased my awareness of how children think and feel and confirmed that if they are given a lot of love and encouragement, they can thrive. By far, the best learning experience in working with children has come from raising my three sons. (read more)
As a mother of three grown children & a grandmother of four young children, I am familiar with the balancing act of raising a family, running a household, holding down a job, and still finding the time and having the energy to help a struggling child with learning. We, as adults, can become overwhe... (read more)