...Orton-Gillingham is an intensive phonic-based approach to reading, and I have used it extensively with students over the years. I have studied learning theory and methodology both as an undergraduate in psychology and as a graduate student of special education. It's important for students to discover what methods of organizing material and study work best for them. (read more)
27 Subjects: includingPrealgebra,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math,ACT Math
...I graduated from Grand Valley State University in May 2011 with a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education. My focus is Group Social Studies (US/World History, Social Studies, Civics/Government, Sociology). Ultimately, my goal as a tutor is to make myself unnecessary. I use proven note-taking techniques, study habits, and test preparation that has helped me succeed as a student for 20 years. (read more)
7 Subjects: includingElementary Math,World History,Social Studies,American History
...He retired with 39 years of experience. I can also work you child's teacher(s)to better address your child's needs. For children in k-2 I also used Hooked on Phonics to help teach reading. (read more)
...Starting in 2003, I worked as an AmeriCorps reading tutor in Kingsley, MI and went on to join Teach for America where I taught elementary students in the Bronx, NY and Camden, NJ. I received my elementary teacher certification from Rutgers University in Camden, NJ. I returned to Traverse City, ... (read more)