Jessica C.
- West Hartford, CT 06110 ( 15.3 mi )
- Expert Elementary Reading Tutor
- Female Age 46
- Member Since: 08/2013
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $25.00 to $40.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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On-line
In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Phonics, Elementary Grammar, Elementary, Basic Learning Skills
Elementary Reading is one of my top subjects! In college I was part of a program that help struggling readers learn to read. I discovered that teaching a struggling reader how to read is the most rewarding aspect of teaching Elementary Education. So many learning possibilities are unlocked.
In 2001, I received my certification in Elementary Education from CCSU. I then substitute taught for the town of West Hartford for 2 years while I got married and had my son. He had a lot of health problems so the decision was made for me to stay home with him.
When it came to Kindergarten he still had many health issues so we thought it was best to keep him home and I began to Homeschool him. Homeschooling has worked well for him and his younger sisters so I have continued even though his health is far better. He is now entering 6th grade. My oldest daughter is 9 years old and beginning 6th grade math and 5th grade Language Arts. My 3 year old daughter is learning to read and my 16 month old daughter is along for the ride. Therefore, I am very experienced with expectations and skills needed to master K-6th grade.
Through out the years at home with my kids I have been tutoring ... read more