Victoria H.

• Petaluma, CA 94954 ( 16.6 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female Age 36
• Member since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $10 to $40 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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The beginning of everything, I've got three younger sisters and there has always been a fair amount of helping out where they're concerned. I've babysat since I was twelve and for the past few years I've worked as a nanny. It's not exactly what you would expect for a tutor but I've been offering homework help in those areas for many years.

Sarah D.

• Sebastopol, CA 95472 ( 9.7 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $60.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Elementary Math, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading

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An experienced tutor who knows how to make learning fun!

My teaching style is playful. Students respond best when tutoring doesn't seem like work. As much as possible I turn lessons into games, taking what would be boring and making it fun.
I have over four years of experience as a reading tutor, two years as a behavioral assistant tutoring an autistic child in language, math, and reading, and am currently tutoring students in basic math and reading. I have volunteered in many hours in several first grade classrooms, and am currently in school to get a teaching credential.

Christina G.

• Cotati, CA 94931 ( 10.9 mi )
• Experienced Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female Age 31
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $20.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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My comments on tutoring Elementary Phonics : I am in the process of becoming an elementary school teacher, therefore I am familiar with the lesson plans within K-5th grade.

I am a Sophomore attending Sonoma State to receive my Teaching Credential and Bachelors in Liberal Arts within four years. I have over seven years experience teaching within a classroom, and teaching students one on one. I really love to teach and I not only can teach mostly everything in an elementary school, and some subjects in middle school and high school, but I also have a lot of experience in extracurriculars. I have thirteen years of experience in a private art class, studying sketching, acrylic painting, oil painting, also a little sculpting. During high school I had two years of solo vocal classes and three years of choir. My sophomore through senior year I studied under my choir director who has many credentials including a two masters and one doctorate all in various vocal and musical theory studies.
I would say my teaching style is really focused on the student and wh ... read more

Sheila Noonan T.

• San Francisco, CA 94118 ( 34.9 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2014
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar

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I love my students, and am dedicated to their success.

I am student oriented, especially for tutoring. I emphasize building student's confidence and mastery of organizational skills, and test prep.
I have been a tutor for over ten years, specializing in Spanish/French. Also, History, ESL, English,Writing,Language Arts etc. Prior to that, I translated Spanish/French for United Airlines International at SFO for their daily Mexico City and Paris flights, from 1992-1996. I delight in helping my students master vocabulary and conversational skills with ease. My job is to promote their self-confidence.

Marc P.

• Camp Meeker, CA 95419 ( 11.2 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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My approach to teaching is to provide what is needed, and sometimes that is not limited to the explicit task at hand. As an English teacher/tutor, I have often found that, rather than merely showing students how to recognize a complete sentence and use correct punctuation and grammar, the more important thing is to prove to them that they can think, and that they are intelligent. To this end, I use gentle Socratic questioning to stimulate students, loosen them up, get them interested, and increase their comfort. Often, what comes out of a student's mouth is surprisingly wonderful, and I quickly say, "That's great! Write that down!"
I was a community college English teacher for 12 years at Vista Community College in Berkeley, CA (now Berkeley City College). I taught in a special program tailored to working adults who had returned to school in order to earn their Associate of Arts de ... read more

Bruce M.

• Forestville, CA 95436 ( 14.4 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $65.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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Gestalt and all other educational styles. I believe all students can meet their potential and can be successful.I love working with children. A good teacher can make a difference. I am there for the student and I will not let them down.
I have worked at every stage of education, primary and secondary. I hold a master's degree in secondary education. I have taught high school and junior college. I have ran a continuation high school and was the teacher in charge at both the primary and high school. I have tutored in English, History, and math.

Marjorie S.

• Santa Rosa, CA 95403 ( 16.1 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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As an Adult Education teacher I taught learners from High School age through 70 year-olds. I taught office occupations; ESL; and GED, ABS, HS diploma and citizenship. I developed knowledge and skills in many content areas and in the management of students. I have taught post-graduate classes in computer applications for different content areas, reading and writing for elementary students, discipline, character education, and working with ELLs.
I am patient, have a good sense of humor, and strive to help students achieve to their ability. I have great faith in children's ability to develop proficiency in any content as long as they have adequate support. One size does not fit all in education and I use differentiation and different teaching modalities, with a lot of realia and manipulatives, to meet the students' learning styles and preferences, and the content area. I rely on ... read more

Benjamin J.

• Napa, CA 94558 ( 24 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $50.00 /hr

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I have a diverse field of experience. I received a dual B.A. in Linguistics and Anthropology in 2006. This allows me to understand language tutoring at a deeper level than most tutors. This foundation has been augmented by 5 years of teaching experience in ESOL, History, Academic Writing, and Professional interview training which I have conducted all over the world. In 2009, I received my MA in applied linguistics. This degree worked as a capstone to perfect my teaching style in regards to ESL.
I try to foster independent learners. If the pupil is perpetually dependent on the teacher, then nothing is gained- money and efforts are wasted. My techniques push students to acquire the skills and tools they need on their own. Everyone can aspire to this level of sucess if they try. I look forward to making a difference in your life, with your help.

Mark A.

• Kentfield, CA 94904 ( 24.6 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $61.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary

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I believe that education should be tailored to the needs, abilities, and learning styles of each student. I believe in consistent positive reinforcement and praise, and in tracking and measuring skills so that students have evidence of their progress. I hope to help students discover the intrinsic rewards of learning, but respect the joy and relief students feel when their goal is passing a difficult subject for promotion.
As a lifelong learner, I'm always motivated by students who have a curiosity for improving their own skills. I have a BA in liberal arts from Vassar College and a MS in Education from Queens College, which I earned through the full-time work/part-time study New York City Teaching Fellowship. I am fluent in Spanish, conversant in Japanese and French, and am always excited about learning more languages. As a special education teacher, I've worked with large classro ... read more

Donna R.

• Agwin, CA 94508 ( 29.6 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills

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Since I have worked students with a wide variety of learning issues; I feel that I am well prepared to assess and deliver educational materials and instruction to any student. I understand that each student has his learning style and prefers specific modalities such as: games & puzzles, logical sequential, the arts, naturalistic, etc. Although those would not be the only modalities I would use to educate my students, I feel that I must acknowledge this and respond with a portion of the lessons directed at personal interest. Also, the student's learning environment is important. My students are the recipients of a positive climate where tangible rewards/awards are delivered along with praise, emotional support and encouragement.
I have been in the field of education for approximately 14 years of which the last 8 years have been special education. I have worked with students of ... read more

Jacquetta A.

• richmond, CA 94804 ( 32.4 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math

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Introducing a broad range of subjects and developing students' numeracy and literacy skills. Organizing learning resources and the classroom environment at elementary school to facilitate a positive learning experience. Identifying children's individual and collective learning needs and planning, preparing and delivering instruction that caters for the full ability range within the class. Employing a variety of teaching methods designed to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning. Gaining the confidence and trust of children, parents and fellow professionals. Assessing, recording and communicating student progress
Maintained a positive learning environment for groups of kids aged 4 – 12yrs. Facilitated group tasks to completion through active supervision of activities Teach weekly enrichment classes and supervise play groups and other activities. A ... read more

Kathy R.

• Richmond, CA 94804 ( 32.7 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $52.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Math

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My Teaching Style is to build a relationship with the student and their family. That is based on trust, confidence and a great deal of praise. Everyones performance is driven by the encouragement that they get on a daily basis. So a very important part of my teaching style is to include the whole family. As well as to encourage them to praise my student daily. Also they must provide activities that challenge their mind and build there confidence. This allows everyone to be a part of their success. For example: If they are working on reading skills. They must allow the child to read to them nightly.
I love to tutor because it gives me an opportunity to help students build their skills and to teach them that they have the ability to learn anything,they want to learn and are willing to put their mind, determination and dedication into. I strongly believe that most if not all students ... read more

Karen R.

• El Sobrante, CA 94803 ( 33.1 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Math

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My doctoral dissertation examined college-level remedial reading and writing students in an effort to determine if adding online instruction to traditional instruction would improve student performance. My dissertation explored five hypotheses, and I found statistical significance in all five; thereby supporting the notion that adding online instruction to traditional instruction can improve student learning. While I was a doctoral student, I was also a Merit Scholar. In addition to my teaching, I have also tutored elementary, high school, and college students in reading, writing, and the understanding of Literature. I have also worked a great deal with ESL students.
My love of teaching is stimulated most when working with students who require the most assistance. Through my study in Educational Psychology, I have learned that all students have their own learning styles; I am able ... read more

Elijah M.

• Albany, CA 94706 ( 35.3 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary

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I have spent most of my formative and adult years learning, and then helping others to learn from the knowledge I have gained. My first job at age 15 was working in a computer assistance program which helped children and adults with severe disabilities become proficient with computer technology. Later I was promoted to both train new hires and outreach students, as well as manage and train fellow employees in the technology used in the workplace. In University I helped tutor lower division students in the Physics curriculum through the University tutoring program. During my education to gain a BS in Physics I have built a solid foundation in Math, and Sciences, and helping others grasp those concepts as well.
I am a fan of teaching people who are eager and willing to learn. If a person actually wants to learn, then the trick is merely to be patient, build up a persons confidenc ... read more

Malcolm R.

• San Francisco, CA 94122 ( 35.4 mi )
• Elementary Phonics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary

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I think one of my greatest strengths as a tutor is my patience with students. I am very attentive to the frustrations that students sometimes undergo and I continue to work with students until they understand the concepts of the lesson, often trying different approaches until I find one that works for that student. I believe strongly in the idea that all students have the ability to learn, and that it is necessary to make learning interactive and relevant. I feel that it is important to encourage students, but I also pride myself on not offering empty praise, but rather pushing students to be able to explain how they came to an answer or conclusion. I believe students learn best in a supportive and comfortable environment, which is aided by my easy-going and friendly manner.
My first tutoring experience actually began when I was a high school senior and tutored ESL students at Sout ... read more