Sorcha H.
- Lawrence, KS 66046 ( 30.5 mi )
- Experienced Language Arts Tutor
- Female Age 51
- Member since: 10/2013
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $30 to $50 /hr
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On-line
In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: English, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Poetry, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition
My comments on tutoring Language Arts : I have extensive experience in Irish high school and home-school settings teaching literacy and English literature, as a substitution teacher; and as an ESL teacher to foreign nationals. I have also worked with local artists, as the former Youth & Family Outreach Coordinator for the KU Spencer Museum of Art, to devise "art into literacy" projects for children and youth who are challenged in areas of reading, writing and composition.
Extensive experience as a freelance educator in variety of school and arts-based settings
Taught English-as-a-Second-Language in Madrid, Spain for two years as third-level student
Former Youth & Family Outreach Coordinator for University of Kansas' Spencer Museum of Art
Former Assistant Director with Douglas County District Court "Child-in-Need-of-Care" Review Board
Published freelance journalist and editor
Currently employed as an editor and administrator with KU Science & Technology Center
Creative teaching style, pulling on a variety of influences from my own schooling in Ireland; and as a freelance instructor with KU's Continuing Education "Osher" program. Over five years' experience working with children, teens and retired professionals. Strong track record incorporating arts-based teaching mechanisms to facilitate learning, particularly for students who study with readin ... read more
