Sharon R.
- Ocala, FL 34472 ( 39.6 mi )
- Expert Reading Tutor
- Female Age 80
- Member Since: 11/2011
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Tutoring Rate: $30.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Grammar
Reading is one of my top subjects! I have taught beginning reading n first and second gtrades for more than 40 years. I have also tutored in reading in all the other elementary grades. I base my teaching in reading on phonics.
As I graduated from college with my California State Teaching Credential,I was able to teach 2nd grade for the Los Angeles City School District for three years. During that time I sought to gain as much experience and expertise as possible to prepare me for teaching in a school for missionary children overseas. I studied Spanish intensively for a year in Mexico preparing me to work in Santiago, Chile where I taught first and second grade for almost 40 years. I am fluent in Spanish and have taught English as as second language.
I have enjoyed very much working with children and I know that every student has his own learning style and my teaching must be adapted to them. I am patient, even with children who do not speak fluent English and I seek to encourage them to seek success. I believe a phonics approach to reading can help children learn to read quickly and confidently. I ... read more