Pam C.
- Montgomery, AL 36111 ( 17.5 mi )
- Expert Basic Learning Skills Tutor
- Female Age 73
- Member Since: 10/2011
- Will travel up to 10 miles
- Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
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On-line
In-Home
- Also Tutors: Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Phonics, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar
My comments on tutoring Basic Learning Skills : I would be able to help with homework for children in Kindergarten, first or second grades.
I am a retired classroom teacher with over 35 years of experience. I have taught in all grades in elementary school as well as college classes online and on campus. My area of expertise is reading. During most of my years of teaching, I worked in a "self-contained" classroom setting so I was responsible for teaching all subject areas in the grade level. I love all children but find I really connect with the younger learners.
I enjoy children, especially young children and I believe that everyone can learn. I know that one-on-one hands-on teaching is the best and that is the approach that I take when tutoring. Some skills must be memorized but cognitive recall is important. I believe in using whichever learning style works best for the child. For most children, hands-on is the best. I do have patience when working with a child but expect him/her to do his/her best and be serious ... read more