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Karen A.

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Meeting students where they are academically ~ 15 yrs. exp.

Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Female

Member since:10/2014

I am a Certified Teacher

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$20

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Will travel up to 20 miles

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- $3 fuel surcharge over 10 miles - Cancellation without notice fee of $15 - Materials not included in rate

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About Me

Experience Summary

I have taught middle school language arts for 15 years in both public and private schools. I excel in teaching young people how to write clearly, completely, and concisely. While I can teach them grammar, punctuation, spelling, organization, and research skills. CONTENT often comes from the heart rather than the head. I have had several of my students win awards in writing completions. One struggling 8th grader worked so hard that he was accepted into an Honors English Class his freshman year in high school.

Teaching Style

I believe that grammar and punctuation are critical in written expression. I am very focused on the learning style of the student and will begin with most student making that determination and connection with the student. I also work well with students who are dyslexic, have ADD/ADHD, and who are left-handed. I attempt to build a relationship with the student so that are willing to listen, learn, and work to master their assignment and/or skill. Meeting students where they are academically and not "where they are supposed to be." Allow the student to lead the way and discover the answers and pathways to knowledge and skill.

My Hobbies

Reading and writing.

Other Comments

I offer proofreading services and editing services for written essays and documents.

Credentials

Type	Level	Year	Title	Issued By
Degree	Bachelors	1977	B.S. Elementary Education	Manchester College/University
Certification	Middle School	1996	Endorsement Language Arts 7-9	Indiana Purdue University Fort W...
Certification	Middle School	1996	Endorsement Social Studies 7-9	Indiana Purdue University Fort W...
Other	Grad. Work - need practicum to c...	2001	Endorsement Gift/Talented	Purdue University
Other	Summer	2001	Teaching and Learning Styles	Indiana Purdue University Fort W...

Subject Commentary

Composition	Proficiency: Expert
Help with organization, content, proofreading, editing. All forms of writing: research, informational, persuasive, descriptive, expository, narrative, technical, response to literature.
Creative Writing	Proficiency: Expert
Help with organization, content, proofreading, editing. Vocabulary building to keep your writing fresh and interesting.
English	Proficiency: Expert
Grammar, punctuation, syntax, vocabulary
Grammar
The most important part of your writing in order to allow your readers to understand what you have written.
Homework Help	Proficiency: Experienced
Let me help you with your language arts homework.
Spelling	Proficiency: Experienced
Learn the love of words and tricks to remembering how they are spelled.
Study Skills	Proficiency: Experienced
There are so many study "tricks" .... what is the best for your learning style?
Writing
Help with organization, content, proofreading, editing. All forms of writing: research, informational, persuasive, descriptive, expository, narrative, technical, response to literature. The most important part of your writing in order to allow your readers to understand what you have written.

All Subjects I Tutor

Basic Learning Skills
Composition
Creative Writing
Elementary Grammar
Elementary Phonics

Elementary Reading
Elementary Study Skills
Elementary Vocabulary
English
Grammar

Homework Help
Language Arts
Literature
Reading
Reading Comprehension

Spelling
Study Skills
Writing
Writing Skills