Christina S.

• Indianapolis, IN 46219 ( 27.1 mi )
• Musical Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $52.00 /hr

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I have professional and volunteer experience tutoring children in reading and have learned that a reward system encourages young readers to strive for their best. When our meetings begin, I will assess your student, discover their interests, learn their learning style, and offer a graduated learning system based on clear goals and rewards. I will also work with your family to encourage a reading program at home, outside of tutoring sessions.
While pursuing my Master of Arts at Ohio University, I worked as a long-term substitute teacher as a Title 1 Reading Specialist. I enjoyed this work immensely and focused on grades 1-5. In these tri-weekly sessions, we practiced our reading skills and built our vocabulary. During the 2008-2009 school year, I tutored 4th & 5th graders in reading at IPS #78. This tutoring program was offered through the United Way of Central Indiana's Rea ... read more

Angela T.

• Greenwood, IN 46142 ( 34.3 mi )
• Musical Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $47.00 /hr

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My style is relaxed, but focused, with a touch of humor to ease nerves. The first step is creating comfort and trust between the student and the tutor. To do this, when coaching Chemistry, I would have the student present a problem. Then, I'd say, well, let's figure this out together. And, truly, that is what we would do, step by step, by asking questions. What do we know? What do we need to figure out? Essentially showing them the thought process out loud, and involving them in obtaining the solution. This approach helps develop confidence. Repeating creates familiarity. Eventually, most students become confident enough to try one on their own, and my role becomes encourager, light-hearted and sincere.
As an engineer and manager, training employees was an integral component of work performed throughout my ten-year professional career. I created systems and procedures, f ... read more