Experience Summary
I have numerous years of experience in teaching and tutoring from elementary levels to adult. I have developed and taught ACT/SAT/ General Knowledge workshops for two local institutions. I understand that reading difficulties at any level affect educational success in all other areas. I have experience in planning, organizing and delivering Supplemental Instruction which uses excellent tutoring strategies for all types of learners. Math, study skills, and testing strategies are also areas of my expertise. Math with hands-on activities is my strength.
Teaching Style
Communication is the basis of all that I have learned. I believe that a tutoring experience needs to be different than the classroom lessons. To do it differently, using each student's learning style by building on their strengths and bridging their classroom instruction is my philosophy. Building on successes, in any area, gives a child confidence. I use a holistic approach keeping the whole student in focus, not just one subject area. For fun with math, I have many toys to help bring the concepts alive.
My Hobbies
I am learning ballroom dancing and just loving it. Remembering steps and routines often require the same challenges as my students in remembering the States and Capitols:) Listening skills and visual observations are also key!
Other Comments
My adult daughter just successfully finished her new career education. Her study skills and strategies were learned at home many years ago. My grand-daughter is just completing 8th grade. Her educational successes I have played an active part. We study math equations and she writes 5, 6, 7, 8 paragraph essays.