Carolyn B.
- Bedford, VA 24523 ( 9.5 mi )
- Elementary Phonics Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 12/2010
- Will travel up to 10 miles
- Rates from $39.00 to $44.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
- Also Tutors: Elementary Math, Basic Learning Skills
More About This Tutor...
After earning my BS in education, I taught in the public school system in Memphis, TN, teaching first grade for 4 years at an inner-city school. That experience taught me patience, perseverance, compassion, and the importance of having good organizational skills. After earning my masters degree, I taught 5th grade and kindergarten for 6 years in Steamboat, CO; I taught for 15 years in Austin, TX, to limited English speakers, and I became a certified ESL teacher. In the summers, I tutored students aged 6 to 11 years who needed remedial help in math, reading, and grammar skills.
I have successfully tutored students of all ages, K-8th grades, in all subjects. I have a nurturing personality that promotes self-esteem and confidence in all my students. However, I also set high standards and goals for each child. I'm firm in focusing them on what needs to be accomplished. I am also p ... read more