Phyllis B.
- Spring Mills, PA 16875 ( 21.9 mi )
- Reading Comprehension Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 03/2010
- Will travel up to 40 miles
- Rates from $43.00 to $55.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
- Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition
A Little Bit About Me...
I teach students in an informal manner. My individual students call me Phyllis. I welcome questions, and if I do not have an immediate answer, we will look up the answer together. I am a positive, patient teacher. I use creativity to help students learn. Often I will introduce an idea, and then have students explore how to use the idea. Then the student and I evaluate the result together. If I give a student practice examples to reinforce the ideas we have covered, then I am prompt in returning those materials, and will not move on until the student is satisfied with his own proficiency. I do not believe in standardized student learning.
I have always desired to be a teacher. I graduated from Penn State in 1981 with an English degree and a music minor. I have since continued to take classes in both English and Music Education. I have taught all grades, tutored individuals ... read more
