Pamela M.
- The colony, TX 75056 ( 34.3 mi )
- Experienced Elementary Phonics Tutor
- Female Age 75
- Member Since: 10/2011
- Will travel up to 10 miles
- Rates from $35.00 to $45.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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On-line
In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Basic Learning Skills
Elementary Phonics is one of my top subjects! After working with kids for more than 30 years, I believe phonics is the best way learn to read. Children who can't learn phonics by five, often have cluster learning challenges and need to be taught utilizing many approaches.
I have a hands on personal approach to learning. I believe many children get"lost"in the system and need individual skills and strategies to catch up and feel good about themselves as legitimate learners and doers."I can't" means "I won't" - attitude rather than ability and a fear of failure. Once a relationship of hope and increasing ability becomes apparent, most kids begin to care and thrive again. I use Montessori philosophy as well as some manipulatives with auditory and visual strategies to support concrete learning. I believe it is important to form a team around the child, including parents, teachers, and specialists where needed. I include the family in the tutoring goals, as learning must be fun and constant in the moment, not just one or two hours a week.
I have 40 years of teaching experience in the Montessori Method of education. During this time I have taught children ... read more