Karen A.
- Fort Wayne, IN 46805 ( 35 mi )
- Elementary Vocabulary Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 10/2014
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Tutoring Rate: $20.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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On-line
In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Phonics, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, Basic Learning Skills
Meeting students where they are academically ~ 15 yrs. exp.
I have taught middle school language arts for 15 years in both public and private schools. I excel in teaching young people how to write clearly, completely, and concisely. While I can teach them grammar, punctuation, spelling, organization, and research skills. CONTENT often comes from the heart rather than the head. I have had several of my students win awards in writing completions. One struggling 8th grader worked so hard that he was accepted into an Honors English Class his freshman year in high school.
I believe that grammar and punctuation are critical in written expression. I am very focused on the learning style of the student and will begin with most student making that determination and connection with the student. I also work well with students who are dyslexic, have ADD/ADHD, and who are left-handed. I attempt to build a relationship with the student so that are w ... read more
