Melissa K.
- Lynchburg, VA 24502 ( 40.1 mi )
- Elementary Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 05/2009
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $37.00 to $53.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics
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Even though I am not currently teaching as my profession, I am still passionate about education and would love to continue to teach/tutor in small groups or one-on-one. I am child focused and believe it is fundamental to begin with the end in mind by determining where the child is at and where he/she needs to go and develop both assessments and lessons accordingly. I am patient with students and enjoy leading them to discovery. I see myself as a "facilitator" of learning and love watching the light-bulbs come on as they grow and take ownership of their own learning. I follow the standard lesson plan: attention getter(hook), teacher model, guided practice, independent practice.
I always wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl. After earning both undergraduate and graduate degree in education, I taught first grade in both public and Christian schools for 5 years. I att ... read more