Karen S.

• Corpus Christi, TX 78410 ( 19.1 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Earth Science

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Read More About Karen S...

I have 20 years of successful teaching and tutoring experience. My experience is primarily with 2nd through 5th grade over the years. I have a background in Special Education and English as a Second Language as well at Gifted and Talented. My range of expereience is valuable for reaching all levels and needs of students. I have a great record of experience and evaluations which exceed expecatations as well.
With my years of experience I have an ability to help students, meet their needs, and connect with them. I promote positive learning experiences and help build self-esteem in my students so they can take risks to rise to their potential. I set the expecatations high and students do rise to meet those expectations feeling successful and confident in themselves. I have teaching strategies that lead to success. I am confident I can help students knowing that what many of them need ... read more

Melissa D.

• Corpus Christi, TX 78414 ( 36.3 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Earth Science

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A Little Bit About Me...

Upon graduting from college, I became an after-school tutor, grades 4-6, focusing on all levels of homework and emphasis on students who had particular needs. I entered the teaching field in 2005 as a high school English teacher in grades 9 and 12. I learned extensive outlets and skills in regards to test preparation, research, grammar, and real-world applications. My second and third year teaching was in an academy setting focusing on law. I taught grades 9, 10 and 12. There I was able to learn legal gargin, community involvement with our students and their education, and law papers. Over the last few years I have tutored in research writing, TAKS preparation, math of all levels, writing and other subjects.
Having been a teacher, I understand all teachers teach differently, much like a student learns in a variety of ways. My approach is to bridge the gap that lies between t ... read more