Melissa K.
- Lynchburg, VA 24502 ( 40.1 mi )
- Elementary Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 05/2009
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $37.00 to $53.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics
Read More About Melissa K...
I always wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl. After earning both undergraduate and graduate degree in education, I taught first grade in both public and Christian schools for 5 years. I attended many Professional Development courses and applied new knowledge to my classroom. I also spent close to two years as an Educational Consultant and trainer for Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company in Asia from 2006-2008. I focused on teaching teachers how to teach reading using the 5 Essential Elements of Reading: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Fluency, and Comprehension.
Even though I am not currently teaching as my profession, I am still passionate about education and would love to continue to teach/tutor in small groups or one-on-one. I am child focused and believe it is fundamental to begin with the end in mind by determining where the child is at and where he/s ... read more