Robin H.
- Copperas Cove, TX 76522 ( 23.4 mi )
- Elementary Reading Tutor
- Female
- Member since: 05/2015
- Will travel up to 10 miles
- Rates from $25 to $35 /hr
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In-Home
- Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Phonics, Elementary
Elementary Reading is one of my top subjects! I have taught reading in both the public school and as a tutor. I believe reading should be taught with both phonics and sight. Unfortunately, schools today usually only teach one or the other. Which is why, I believe, so many of our children can'y read noe days. I begin with phonics, and with time teach the student easy sight words to memorize, add more difficult ones as we move along and before you know it the student is reading like a pro. This has worked on my students for 30 some years.
3 years experience as an educator in the Copperas Cove Independent School District. 2 years experience working independently as a tutor in all core courses with grades pre-K through 6th grade. I have taught all ranges of students, including special education students with ADHD and both high functioning autism and retardation. In the public school setting the special education classes were all taught together as one. However I have tutored them on a one on one basis more effectively. Just like every other student, they need individual attention to retain what they are taught and have their own learning style that can only be found in a personal tutor that understands their behavior and learning needs. I have that experience and knowledge.
Creative teaching for a life time love of learning. I gather everything at my disposal to work with my students and teach to their particular ... read more
