Monica W.
- Ann Arbor, MI 48105 ( 27.5 mi )
- Jazz Dancing Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 02/2008
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr
A Little Bit About Me...
The summer I was a camp counselor I knew that I wanted to make a difference in children's lives. At that point, I decided to complete my BS in Kinesiology and then pursue an MA in Education. Upon graduation, I was employed by Detroit Public Schools teaching low income, bilingual children. I have predominantly taught second grade but have also tutored and taught summer school to first and third graders. I also received certification in Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math programs.
The key to educating children is to instill in them a lifelong passion for learning. Every day I try to do that with my students. Although, they come into my class with a lot of "baggage" from home and challenges with being bilingual I build their confidence through specific praise. I also challenge them to think "out of the box". I applaud creativity and discovery. In addition, I provide a sa ... read more
