...I use fun mnemonics for most short but difficult sight words (i.e., "Want has a little ant in it"). Handwriting and cursive instruction may be provided upon request. Vocabulary growth is emphasized in reading lessons. I assess each student's needs and individualize the instruction of math skills. (read more)
6 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Grammar,Elementary Math
...I was a nuclear electronics technician in the Navy so I've taken lots of math classes. I've taught Common Core for 2 years. I have a passion for what makes kids learn. (read more)
...I have had great success with teaching ESOL at the adult level. I have taught Grammar, Reading, and Writing to internationals from many nations at the university level. I also currently teach Adult ESOL at a local school district. (read more)
...My approach toward teaching phonics is to stress the fundamentals: instruction, drill, and review in matching units of sound (phonemes) to the letter(s) that make the sound (graphemes). In teaching children and adults alike, I use the core kit with all materials from the "Spell to Write and Read"... (read more)
...I have a love for Civil War history and have tutored students in that area as well as other areas of U.S. history and Social Studies. I have a degree in English and have taught English in school and also have tutored English and reading to students in K4-12th grade. I have been tutoring in K-6th grade in the areas of ELA and some math. (read more)