Effie W.
- Fayetteville, NC 28311 ( 29.7 mi )
- Elementary Reading Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 12/2012
- Will travel up to 5 miles
- Rates from $25.00 to $30.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Phonics, Elementary Grammar, Basic Learning Skills
My comments on tutoring Elementary Reading : I have taught reading in the elementary and middle schools. Students need to comprehend or understand what they read. I teach strategies to assist the learner in understanding information read. Involved in learning to read is developing vocabulary, also identifying main idea/details and other skills essential to becoming a proficient reader.
I am very patient because learning is a process. I use hands-on activities as well as paper- pencil. I use pre and post test to determine the student's academic strengths and weaknesses.
I taught in the public school system for twenty-four and a half years. During that time I held various positions. I have taught self-contained behavior students and learning disabled resource classes. As a teacher, I provided individualized instruction in the areas of reading, writing, and math to students identified as exceptional. I also conducted and participated in parent meetings. I also performed duties such as, writing Individualized Education Plans, serving in the capacity of liaison between student and regular teacher, and serving on the school-based committee to determine the educational needs of students. As an Assessment Consultant, my duties were to facilitate the goals, objectiv ... read more
