...My name is Dot P, and I am a tutor who specializes in psychology and biology concepts, writing skills, and study habits. I earned my BA/BS in Psychology and Biology from Rhodes College, earning magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa distinction. In my time at Rhodes, I was a student instructor for two biology courses and also trained new tutors to expand the service at the university. (read more)
...After leaving the classroom I became a Math Mentor Specialist, grades K—12. From that role I became a Mathematics Coordinator for the District. I then moved to school level administrative roles at both the Elementary and Middle School levels. (read more)
...Besides teaching general Portuguese courses, I also focus on Celpe-Bras exam, which is the only official proficiency certificate in Brazilian Portuguese as a foreign language that is recognized by the Brazilian government. In addition to that I have a certification as an ESL teacher - CELTA in ... (read more)
...I prefer to meet with students in person, but I am perfectly comfortable with online sessions and have over four years of experience with online tutoring.I have been a high school English teacher for 28 years, mostly teaching freshman but also some 10-12 graders as well. Mostly I have worked wit... (read more)
...I am certified with the state of Tennessee and highly qualified in Elementary Education K-6 under No Child Left Behind federal standards. I have extensive training in various phonics programs including C.A.R.E. and 95%, both of which are used in Tennessee school districts. I understand the importance of developing a solid phonics foundation as a pre-reading skill for the elementary level. (read more)
11 Subjects: includingReading,Grammar,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math