Terri r.
- Pittsford, NY 14534 ( 30.7 mi )
- Experienced Basic Learning Skills Tutor
- Female Age 63
- Member Since: 10/2011
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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On-line
In-Home
- Also Tutors: Elementary Phonics, Elementary Reading
My comments on tutoring Basic Learning Skills : Certified in the Wilson Language Program,2001, a reading program that is designed to teach reading skills to students with Dyslexia and other language processing difficulties. I have successfully taught from this program for 10 years (including summer programs)to students from 3rd-12th grade.
I teach according to the style that best works for the child, and I take the first couple of tutoring sessions to figure out a child's strengths, weaknesses, interests, and most effective learning style. Regardless of style, however, I believe that a multisensory approach to teaching is best for a child, as it allows teachers to tap into areas of strength of which the student may not be aware. I feel that it is essential to develop a strong rapport with a student in order for positive learning to take place. I also make sure that when I teach a specific subject that I have all the knowledge and tools that are necessary to develop a child's maximum learning potential, and if I feel I need more tools and knowledge, I delve into additional resources. I work as a team player with the student, parent, and any other person who the parent wishes to involve in order to take into account the chi ... read more