Pamela M.
- The colony, TX 75056 ( 7 mi )
- Experienced Elementary Phonics Tutor
- Female Age 75
- Member Since: 10/2011
- Will travel up to 10 miles
- Rates from $35.00 to $45.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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On-line
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In-Group
- Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Basic Learning Skills
Elementary Phonics is one of my top subjects! After working with kids for more than 30 years, I believe phonics is the best way learn to read. Children who can't learn phonics by five, often have cluster learning challenges and need to be taught utilizing many approaches.
I have 40 years of teaching experience in the Montessori Method of education. During this time I have taught children (18 months - 12 years) in life skills and learning across the curriculum. I also founded a successful school (bfarm.org),experienced numerous interim Head of School positions, as well as lectured to staff and mentored parents in child development. I enjoy helping children to reach their individual potential in all realms of their development: intellectually, socially, and academically.
I have a hands on personal approach to learning. I believe many children get"lost"in the system and need individual skills and strategies to catch up and feel good about themselves as legitimate learners and doers."I can't" means "I won't" - attitude rather than ability and a fear of failure. Once a relationship of hope and increasing ability becomes apparent, most kids begin to care ... read more