Lisa E.
- Sparks, NV 89434 ( 32.7 mi )
- Expert Language Arts Tutor
- Female Age 45
- Member since: 04/2015
- Will travel up to 15 miles
- Rates from $10 to $60 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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On-line
In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition
Never tell a child when you can ask him.
For Science and Math I employ an inquiry-based method of teaching/exploration. This allows for more meaningful learning and gives the student the opportunity to learn on his or her own before being given instruction by the teacher. This method is aligned with the STEM initiative in the United States.
For Language Arts, reading, and Spanish, I teach by individualizing instruction to each child, allowing for meaning-making and communication rather than simply rote learning of facts and vocabulary. I believe in combining a more traditional, rote approach with the more progressive whole-language approach to create a well-rounded literacy curriculum.
I have 6 years of substitute teaching experience in the Washoe County School District in Nevada, as well as at a charter school. Substitute teaching has allowed me to work with children from preschool to grade 12, in all subjects. I ha ... read more
