Teaching Style
I work best in one on one or small groups. I am capable with larger groups as well. My favorite approach is the Charlotte Mason approach. I have worked with a wide variety of Educational Philosophies/Methods and will draw from them when needed.
My Hobbies
Travel, studing Foriegn Languages and cultures, helping others, Singing and Writing music, Writing,Physical fitness, cooking, home arts, Religious Studies, camping and others
Other Comments
I highly value people yes Education is my work but there is no place in my convictions for shelving or devaluing students. Whatever the challenges I will treat the student with dignity and be committed to their success. I in turn expect to be treated politely with dignity .Such standards should be but are no longer the normal American Cultural standard
| ACT |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have tutored other students in ACT preparation and they did well on their exam. |
| American History |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I will assist students with all aspects of American History.I value using living books and period documents . |
| Basic Learning Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
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| If your child has gaps in certain learning skills contact me ,Iwill adress the gaps your child presently has will not remain. |
| Composition |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I will assist students with breaking Composition down into specific steps,where by students gain increased proficiency and confidence.
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| Creative Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I will assist students in their pursuit of writing poetry, plays, short stories or other projects |
| Elementary Grammar |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| If your child is struggling with Elementary Grammar contact me. I will guide them out of confusion and into clear understanding and success. |
| Elementary Math |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I will enable your child to grasp any 1-8 math they are struggling with I have done so for other students. In the past I had my own math challenges and understand the frustration I have overcome them and very much enjoy helping others have breakthrough and success . |
| Elementary Phonics |
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| I have successfuly taught many students needed Phonics Skills. |
| Elementary Reading |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I will teach /increase your childs'reading skills , introduce them to wonderful literature, and do my part in sparking a lifetime love affair with books/ literature. |
| Elementary Science |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I will assist your child in gaining an understanding of any 1st -8th science material they may be struggling with . I will also light the spark of scientific wonder if it is not lit yet and fan it into a larger flame if it is. |
| Elementary Social Studies |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I am well able to teach any Elementary subject. |
| Elementary Study Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I will outline and demonstrate for student proper study skills and techniques.I will assist them in becoming confident in using these techniques so they will acheive success and their confidence will increase significantly . |
| Elementary Vocabulary |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Assist students with proper spelling, pronunciation,definitions ,use and language origin. |
| English |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I will assist student in gaining proficiency in English |
| Geography |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I will assist students with all levels of geography |
| Geometry |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I will assist students with basic Geometry. Understand that I am a patient person. |
| Government |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| A proper understanding of how our government is supposed to function is important. A citizen can not participate as fully or in an informed manner if they do not underestand their government |
| Grammar |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I will assist students with learning parts of speach,diagraming sentances, correcting run on sentances or sentance fragments,proper use of tense and all other aspects of grammar |
| Journalism |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I will assist students in writing high quality news paper, magazine or emagazine articles. |
| Language Arts |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I will enable students to achieve proficiency in 1-8 L.A. |
| Literature |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I will assist students in grasping and wrestling with the themes in literature.I will also enable them to understand the important ingrediants in specific types of literature.I also believe students should be introduced to the joy, fun,and imagination of literature. |
| Math |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I will assist students with 1st -8th grade math. I understand Math struggles from many different angles including home experiences.I am patient. |
| Poetry |
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| Assist students in writing, interpeting or visuallizing poetry. Broaden students understanding of various generas of poetry and the main poets who wrote in different places or times of history. Enable students to more fully appreciate and enjoy poetry freeing their inner poet |
| Political Science |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| In this present world with all the rapid changes in international relationships and the personal impact on each of our lives international political decisions may have it is critical that all students have at least a healthy understanding of political science if yours is struggling contact me I want to help. |
| PSAT |
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| It would be a joy assisting your student with successful PSAT preparation .Contact me. |
| Reading |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Reading assesment and intervention .Utilizing phonics and other tools to raise reading skills at least one grade level |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have completed a Reading Intervention Practicum. I am well trained. |
| SAT - Verbal |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Proper preparation for the SAT Verbal is vital.I have helped others I will also assist you, a high score on the Verbal Section is an attainable goal. |
| Shakespeare |
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| Shakespeare can be tutored on an elemental level for students in the lower grades/or if a student is totally confused. Shakespearean themes on a more advanced level for students in the upper grades with a solid basic understanding. |
| Social Studies |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| It is vital to establish a strong foundation in Social StudiesThe study of history, civics, Geograpy, on an 1st- 8th grade level enables Students to graple with complex issues and ideas in Highschool and beyond. |
| Special Education |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have a soft spot for Special needs students be they Gifted LD. Educable Mentally Handicapped/Challenged Physically challenged or other. No I am not an expert but a person commited to helping people reach their full potential and experience their full dignity I will go the extra mile for these students . I have some special needs that hit very close to home. |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Basic skills can be taught if one approach is not working there are others that can be utilized. Students can become successful spellers .We should get started |
| Testing Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Some students know the information but can't pull it forth for an exam.Some students freeze with fear. Some students truely do not know how to study for an exam . If any of these apply to your student contact me . Your student can succeed. |
| Testing Strategies |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| If your son/daughter are clueless when it comes to how to prepare for or take a test successfuly contact me. Do not let hopelessness set in .Unless a human being has extreme brain truama they can learn. Even then more ability is there than ever thought in the past.Never give up |
| World History |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| One of my favorite subjects What ever your struggle we can together work through and gain understanding |