Charles H.
- Jacksonville, FL 32208 ( 12.6 mi )
- Experienced Reading Tutor
- Male Age 63
- Member Since: 04/2014
- Will travel up to 15 miles
- Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
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On-line
In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling
My comments on tutoring Reading : English has been the subject I have taught for the last three years. As an ESL teacher, I not only have to theach all aspects of English, but I have to adapt my teaching methods to the lower understanding of my students. Since I also have to teach reading to my students, I must teach such things as letter and word recognition. I must make the printed word as understandable as the spoken word.
I extensively use music, video, flashcards and activities to make my clases fun and interesting. Discussion, and even newspaper articles can be supplemented as class materials. Classes are tailored to fit the needs and level of the student. I always keep my classes upbeat and moving forward. The proper amoount of review is mixed into the new material so everything remains fresh, not forgotten.
From 2002 through 2010 I served as an Adult leader for the BSA through which I taught subjects ranging from life skills (cooking, sewing, personal care, etc) to government (political structure, citizenship, etc.) to outdoor survival(fire making, edible plant recognition, swimming, etc.) Also, from 2004 through 2012, I served as a safety trainer and risk management trainer for two different employers. In January 2012, I decided to put my English Literature degree to use, so I began my st ... read more