Experience Summary
• Taught students in classroom in second grade public school for nine years by planning, implementing and carrying out lesson plans in reading, writing, science, social studies, mathematics and health.
• Taught students in classroom in third grade public school for one year by planning, implementing and carrying out lesson plans in reading, writing, and handwriting while also preparing students readily for the TAKS test.
• Tutored students during and after school in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Worked for after school program, PASAR, tutoring students of all elementary-age students, 2 years
• Worked with many students that had special needs including with ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, various forms of autism, auditory-processing disabilities, non-English speaking students, hearing and visually impaired students, oppositional defiant disorder, and several other special needs children.
Teaching Style
My teaching style is one that always tries to relate to the child and to have fun. Does the child enjoy video games, dinosaurs, soccer, dance, or a particular cartoon character? When I discover what it is the child enjoys, I bring that element into the subject we are learning about. If the child likes soccer and struggles in reading, I research about famous soccer players and find books on them. Perhaps, at the end of a teaching session, we go outside and kick the soccer ball for 5 minutes as a source of inspiration to get work completed. Bringing in other ways of learning through play and games is also something I enjoy. Playing simple math games or reading games is a easy way to teach a child, without them realizing they are learning.
My Hobbies
My hobbies include reading, jogging, spending time with my family and gardening.
Other Comments
I am eager and ready to work as a tutor and enjoy working with children.