Find Parks, AR Basic Learning Skills Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Chelsea F.

• Greenwood, AR 72936 ( 28.3 mi )
• Experienced Basic Learning Skills Tutor

• Female Age 40
• Member since: 11/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35 to $40 /hr
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Phonics, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar

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Patient Tutor Here to Help!

Since graduating from my undergraduate program in 2007, I have had a passion for teaching and learning. My first teaching experience was working in Camden, New Jersey. I served as an intern art teacher for at-risk first through third graders in an after school/summer school program. Shortly thereafter I started my Master's program, where I integrated my passion for teaching into my capstone project. I was given the opportunity to teach at-risk fifth through eighth graders basic life and business skills, which included everything from how to calculate simple interest to how to apply for college. Around the same time, my goddaughter, now eleven, was diagnosed with learning disabilities. I began tutoring her in spelling and reading, and it became a great way for us to spend time together, have fun, and learn. She has been doing well this year, receiving all B's and one B-. For the past two ... read more

Teresa S.

• Greenwood, AR 72936 ( 30.6 mi )
• Basic Learning Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Elementary Math, Elementary Phonics

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A Little Bit About Me...

I enjoy teaching and working with children of all ages. I feel any person regardless of age can learn. Each learns to their own preferred learning style. First, an analysis of student skills must be taken to ensure foundational skills are sufficient. Next, students need an explanation of new material; I prefer a hands-on approach. This needs to be given in such a way that builds on previous knowledge with minimal confusion. Lastly, I feel students need practice with instant feedback, repetition and continuous review of weak skills.
I have a BS is Mathematics, which has given me the knowledge and confidence to teach various levels of Mathematics. I have participated in research programs which have given me a thorough understanding of how to prepare research papers. During the last decade I have taught and tutored in mathematics, reading, and study skills with a high level of ... read more