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Dorothy F.

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Hazelwood, MO 63042

Female

Member since:09/2013

Rates from $35 to $45

I can perfom tutoring:

  • In-home

Will travel up to 20 miles

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$3.00 fuel surcharge over 10 miles; cancellation without notice fee of $15.00

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Experience Summary

I have worked with children and teens all my life. I was a camp counselor at a YMCA camp for 6 summers in my teens and early 20s. I taught 5th grade my first year (class of 36 students!) and then taught 3rd grade for a year, 2nd grade for three years, and 4th grade for three years--all in public schools. Then I taught English at the middle school level for four years in a private school. After that I subbed and tutored for a year until I was hired to teach in a K-8 building at the 8th grade level. I taught there for nearly 20 years before I retired, teaching science, pre-algebra, and communication arts (English, reading, vocabulary, writing, grammar, and spelling.) While in that position, I was the sponsor of the science fair, building-wide, for nearly ten years. Since retirement, I have subbed, tutored, have written and published a book, and am writing a daily blog.

Credentials

Type Level Year Title Issued By
Degree Bachelors 1977 Elementary Education University of Missour-Columbia
Degree Masters 2001 Counseling Lael College and Graduate School

Subject Commentary

Basic Learning Skills Proficiency: Experienced
I integrate basic learning skills into the core curriculum.
Creative Writing This is one of my top subjects! Proficiency: Experienced
I am a writer and have published a book. I taught writing every year of my thirty-two year career.
Elementary Proficiency: Experienced
I have worked both as a classroom teacher (8 years) and as an after school tutor for children grades 2-5.
Elementary Math This is one of my top subjects! Proficiency: Experienced
I enjoy math and am able to help students not only learn the basics but to enjoy it as well.
Elementary Reading Proficiency: Experienced
Reading was a key component to my curriculum each year. I love to read and have been able to help learners gain more proficiency with their reading skills.
Elementary Science Proficiency: Experienced
I taught science during my eight years of elementary education; I taught science on a daily basis to two different classes every year of the nearly 20 years I taught eighth grade.
Elementary Study Skills Proficiency: Experienced
Study skills should be incorporated into the core curriculums. I teach study skills to students as they focus on each particular subject.
Elementary Vocabulary Proficiency: Experienced
Learning new words and how to develop the ability to gain vocabulary is essential to learning. I teach students how to do this.
Math Proficiency: Experienced
I am extremely experienced teaching elementary through pre-algebra mathematics.
Pre-Algebra Proficiency: Experienced
I taught pre-algebra at the 8th grade level for nearly 20 years.
Spelling Proficiency: Experienced
Spelling was part of my curriculum throughout my career. I have ideas that should help poor spellers gain proficiency.
Writing Proficiency: Experienced
I taught writing throughout my career. I write daily on my blog and have published a book.

All Subjects I Tutor

  • Basic Learning Skills
  • Creative Writing
  • Elementary
  • Elementary Grammar
  • Elementary Math
  • Elementary Phonics
  • Elementary Reading
  • Elementary Science
  • Elementary Social Studies
  • Elementary Study Skills
  • Elementary Vocabulary
  • Math
  • Pre-Algebra
  • Spelling
  • Writing