Jennie B.

• Overland Park, KS 66223 ( 29.9 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 02/2013
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $80 /hr
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension

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Orton-Gillingham Associate Dyslexia/Reading Specialist

With lots of energy and enthusiasm, each session provides the student with multi-sensory instruction that is specialized to your child's needs. Laura works with children K-5th Grade.
Laura Emerick Dyslexia and Reading Specialist Laura Emerick received her Bachelor's Degree in Child Development from Auburn University in 2008. As a previous 1st Grade Teacher at a school for dyslexia, Laura has extensive experience teaching and tutoring children with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. She is part of a select few in the Kansas City area who is trained in the Orton-Gillingham method – a systematic approach to teaching validated by over 70 years of time-tested practice and methodology.

Deborah K.

• Amsterdam, MO 64723 ( 7.8 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $43.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Literature, Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have taught 15 years in the Missouri public school system. I have taught fine arts, K-12, throughout my career. I have organized and taught an at-risk study hall, provided after school tutoring for 6th graders. I taught 6th grade mathmatics. and tutored reading after school. Teaching riding and horsemanship is what sparked my desire to teach. Before I became a teacher I worked with mentally challanged adults and was a job coach for individuals that had sustanined tramatic head injuries. I have 22 graduate hour in special education and have worked with special student in school and an institutional settings. I love to help student learn how to learn.
As and art teacher,a riding instructor, and a person that is interested in special students, I love to help my students learn how to think and solve problems in the style that best suits them. My style may be caus ... read more

Michael O.

• Gardner, KS 66030 ( 28 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Composition

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I have a passion for teaching students of all ages, especially 4th grade and up. My teaching style consists of involving the students as much as possible in the learning process because I am a firm believer that students do learn from one another - especially when one student becomes a mentor or reciprocal teacher for another. Discussions are very important because they allow for free expression of opinions and learning opportunities from one another.
When I had the opportunity to design and teach a Vo-Tech. School program from the ground up, I realized my love and passion for teaching and making a difference in the lives of my students. Being semi-retired with lots of time available, I am living out my passion by substitute teaching middle and high school students in my local school district. With a rich science and english background, I feel I can make a difference by helping tho ... read more

Michael O.

• Raymore, MO 63123 ( 28.5 mi )
• Reading Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Journalism, Grammar, Composition

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Directed and/or managed the total internal audit function for billion dollar companies. Responsible for the development and implementation of all audit programs that included operational, financial, and EDP audits. Also, managed the Corporate Policies and Procedures Department. I also have over 20 years of accounting experience working for all types of companies.
Trained staff of clerical and/or professional employees reporting to me. I really enjoyed seeing my people learn new things and move up the ladder to better jobs. I always tried to share my knowlege and experience with my people. I tried to always have an open door policy and listened to the needs of my people.