Jenni G.
- Soulsbyville, CA 95372 ( 18.5 mi )
- Elementary Phonics Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 04/2011
- Will travel up to 30 miles
- Rates from $61.00 to $76.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies
A Little Bit About Me...
In a one-on-one situation, I prefer dialogue. Assuming the student does the assigned work before the session, I find that a informal, relaxed conversation on the subject matter at hand encourages the student to further explore the addressed topic. If I am familiar with the student's extra-curricular interests, I attempt to relate the subject matter to such interests. I find that questioning the student in a conversational manner produces the best results, as opposed to the more stringent (i.e. boring) task of fill-in-the-blank worksheets. For writing assignments, I ask the student to write a paragraph which we then go over line-by-line so the student has immediate feedback on any errors.
Having homeschooled my children (eldest is attending a top 20 public university)and volunteering extensively in the school community, I have become familiar with a wide variety of learning styl ... read more
