Maria M.
- Farmville, VA 23901 ( 21.8 mi )
- Reading Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 01/2010
- Will travel up to 30 miles
- Rates from $39.00 to $47.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Composition
More About This Tutor...
As children learn in different ways and at different paces, many have difficulty adapting to the standardized teaching of institutional education. I believe that children learn best from a personal approach that meets their needs and draws on their strengths. I begin the teaching process by building rapport, encouraging ideas, and instilling confidence. I then determine a starting point by measuring the child’s aptitude. Following initial sessions, I develop an individualized plan that ensures appropriate and effective teaching methods. My style is flexible, patient, and engaging. The child is not a passive listener but an active part of the process, and he or she will feel more confident and independent with each session.
As a counselor, mentor, and student, I have gained valuable insights into teaching and motivating others. I have earned a BA in Human Development, and I am curre ... read more