For more than thirty years, I taught elementary school as a full-time, part-time and substitute teacher in three states. For the last dozen years, I have tutored children in primarily the upper elementary school and middle school grades in math and/or reading. As a certified ESL teacher, I have worked with adults and children to improve their proficiency in English. (read more)
...It is extremely gratifying to me when a student makes a breakthrough in a subject and really begins to understand it. When working with students, I always try to adapt the lessons to their interests in order to keep them engaged. If a students has an interest in the subject, they'll enjoy the work more and often work much harder. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...As a tutor, I bring a solid understanding of geometry and the skills needed to help students master its concepts. Having excelled in advanced math courses throughout high school, I developed a strong foundation in geometry, including properties of shapes, theorems, proofs, and problem-solving te... (read more)
...As a literacy tutor, I cover phonological awareness, phonics (encoding/decoding), vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. At a student's first session, I administer brief assessments to determine which areas to focus on. If your student needs help with writing, I use a sequential approach to te... (read more)
8 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...I also partnered with the National Endowment for Financial Education to teach financial literacy to 10th graders, blending academic learning with practical skills. My tutoring approach is rooted in patience, compassion, and adaptability. Every child learns differently, so I assess their skill level and learning style in our first session to create personalized, engaging lessons. (read more)