...I have taught elementary school for 8 years. 7 years as a reading and math intervention specialist for 1st and 4th grade and one year as a 5th grade reading/ELA gen ed./inclusion teacher. I have privately tutored individuals and small groups for 10 years in both reading and math. I use phonics (OG) heavily in reading and ELA and employ manipulatives for math. (read more)
...I always give out a syllabus and rubric at the beginning of each assignment or class, this is important as it lets the student know where we are going. Learning life skills, is paramount to surviving successfully in our world today, such things as respect, integrity, compassion, problem solving,... (read more)