David S.
- Saint Louis, MO 63146 ( 38.5 mi )
- Expert Elementary Grammar Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 10/2012
- Will travel up to 30 miles
- Rates from $20.00 to $50.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Phonics, Elementary Reading, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills
My comments on tutoring Elementary Grammar : I usually don't teach this as a separate subject, but teach this vital skill with general writing, English, and language arts subjects. I do use some drill and proofreading activities to improve grammar skills, as well as oral speaking and creative writing.
I am a retired elementary school teacher and taught for over 15 years in the St. Louis area public/private schools. I taught mainly in grades K-5, but do have Kindergarten and Preschool experience as well. I also have taught in the St. Louis Community College system as a substitute professor and also an instructor in the reading/writing lab. I tutored college students and began tutoring on my own while employed here.
I am also a certified national trainer/educational consultant that trains teachers on how to effectively manage their classrooms to eliminate low level behavior issues. I give these full day in service training sessions in the schools upon request. I also present at educational conferences and break out sessions on this topic.
I have been tutoring for almost 10 years now, mainly elementary school and middle school students, but recently have been teaching adults al ... read more