Diane U.
- Ocala, FL 34481 ( 15.3 mi )
- Expert Elementary Grammar Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 04/2017
- Will travel up to 15 miles
- Rates from $25.00 to $30.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
- Also Tutors: Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics, Elementary Reading, Basic Learning Skills
My comments on tutoring Elementary Grammar : I liked learning grammar, so I enjoy teaching it. There are so many fun ways to teach it now through games, songs, Marker Mania, to name a few. According to research, it should also be taught in context vs isolation.
My area of expertise is in K-2.
I currently have a Florida Teaching Certificate, 17 yrs. teaching in PreK - 2nd grade, and 4 yrs. tutoring. I have always loved being around young children. It was no surprise that I ended up pursuing an Early Childhood Education Bachelor's and Master's Degree. Since I moved to Florida, I have spent time volunteering in Kindergarten classrooms, substituting in K-5 classrooms, and I was even offered an extended subbing position in a Kindergarten classroom.
My tutor experience began with a private company for 2 yrs. and now I find my own jobs through Care.com for the last 2 yrs. Even though I miss working with children in the classroom, I have really enjoyed the one to one tutoring sessions so much more. I don't feel the pressure to keep going, when I know the child doesn't understand it or hasn't mastered the skill. This year I was able to help a student in the lowest reading group ... read more