Elementary Social Studies Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Vassar, MI

Resume Damon Gibson 2034 Vanderbilt ct unit H - Mount Morris, MI 48458 damon.gibson@mail.com - 810-936-3447 I'm searching for a job that I can gain experience from while trying to get through college. Work Experience Seller Beecher High school - Mount Morris, MI October 2012 to March 2013 I sold things like candy and collected tickets to gain money for my class prom. Janitor, Secretary Hasselbring Senior Centor - Flint, MI June 2012 to August 2012 Working at Hasselbring Senior Center, I cleaned bathrooms, mopped floors, washed windows, picked up trash, and much more. Also, I answered phones and organized paper. I talked to the senior citizens, helped bring their things in, and sometimes served food. Baseball Player Beecher High School - Mount Morris, MI March 2012 to May 2012 I worke

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I have forty years of teaching experience in all grades,levels and subjects.I have taught mostly in urban areas,to all abilities of students and all age ranges.I know how to solve learning,preparation and studying problems.Never do I leave a student under served or unprepared for a subject or test.To me,to help some one achieve is a honor to do so and a pleasure to witness their success. One to one or small teaching groups.

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I adapt to the students abilities and preferences. The main issue facing all students is building confidence. Confidence creates interest in learning. Substitute Teaching from 03/15/2011 to present Chess Instructor from 12/17/2003 to 04/30/2004 Tutor for Western Michigan University 09/15/1997-04/30/2000. I have taught students ranging fro pre-school to 12th grade and also tutored at the unversity level. I feel most confident with students ranging from 3rd to 6th grade and at the college level or older. My main strengths are an ability to adapt to students with special needs and recognize that a lack of interest or focus is often the result of a lack of confidence. The best subjects for me are social studies, elementary math and writing for all ages. Both my degrees are in history with anthropology and geography being my minors in college. I have also taught chess on the elementary

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I am passionate about teaching and have the patience, care and respect for all my students. I allow them to tell me their learning style that works best for them so they can be successful in their learning. I am a retired teacher with over 38 years of teaching both children and adults with diverse backgrounds. I have a BA and Masters degree in Education with an endorsement in ESL/Bilingual Education. I was a reading coach for 8 years where I taught teachers the best practices in teaching reading. I have taught every grade level and including college level. The last 4 years I have taught international students in an intensive English language program at a college level. My passion is teaching and want my students to be successful in whatever endeavors they take on in life.

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I believe that learning is so much better and more effective when you enjoy the process. Just as I put context into every article I write, I strive to help students see where these facts came from and how this knowledge they're gaining fits into the world around us. School and learning can be hard work, but it's valuable work, and we can make it a lot of fun. I have a deep passion for learning, and it's always my goal not only to help students learn skills but to find their inner motivation too. I currently work as a substitute teacher, and I appreciate the chance I have to see the best of what teachers and paraprofessionals are using in the classroom and how they help their students. I have much experience students of all ages with their homework and projects as a nanny, babysitter, and older sister of four. I was also a certified therapeutic riding instructor, so I taught individuals w

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Intern & Student teacher - PreK4 class - McGregor Elementary School, Rochester, MI. Intern & Student teacher - 1st & 2nd grade split - McGregor Elementary School, Rochester, MI Student Teacher - PreK 4 - Community Education Resource Center, Lake Orion, MI Graduate - Master in Education - Early Childhood (PreK - 4): Curriculum & Instruction - Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ I believe in making learning fun for young children. I like to design my lessons around not only the curriculum but also the interest of every individual child. When learning is enjoyable, children will be invested in the process of learning and are more likely to assimilate what is being taught to them.

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I began tutoring privately,as well as,for my school's learning center during the early 1990's. I have continued tutoring privately on and off for the past twenty years. I was a substitute teacher in California and Michigan during the 2000's. I also had my own high school level classroom in California for two school years. I was hired on an "Emergency Credential" because I had my BS but no teaching credential. I was laid off due to budget cuts in June of 2003. I also taught "at-risk" elementary age children during the summer for the Glendora Unifed School District in Glendora, CA. I tutored privately for three years from 2005-2008 in south Los Angeles County and north Orange County, CA. I can provide recommendations from these clients if you are interested. My youngest students were in first grade with my oldest students attending college.

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Dr. Segal taught us that traditional teaching methods are outmoded. Therefore I came to my own conclusion that as a teacher I would allow my students to confront me on their terms and make the learning experience as relaxed as possible. Students won't learn anything if A) the environment is unsuited to them and B) if you jump down their throat over every little thing. The important question to ask them is "why?" or "what do you think?" In regards to myself teaching is an avenue that I am considering and thus a bit of real tutoring would give me a taste of how I should go about teaching in the future. To be honest I have no experience in teaching outside of the college setting. The two years marked denotes my two years in upper division English classes at SVSU where student critiquing was the norm. Beyond helping my friends with their papers I took several classes on teaching and as

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I completed my Master's Degree in Reading Education and am state certified as a Reading Specialist K-12. Because of my extensive training in this area I can extend upon classroom teaching and work collaboratively to use research based methods to improve instruction. I have studied various forms of assessment, as well as, collected data that can help improve current and future English Language Arts programs. I am currently a tutor with Saginaw Valley State University's Reading Clinic where I assess students, create individualized lesson plans and tutor students of varying abilities and ages twice a week. I have been working within this program for the last two years. I have given professional development and taught graduate courses in Reading Instruction with SVSU as well. I have also in the past worked for Sylvan Learning Center where I tutored students in Reading, English, Writ

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Teaching mainly K-8 on a consistent schedule, I have learned that some students need one-on-one teaching. Being the third teacher in Head Start, I had time to work with individual students. All children were very well prepared for kindergarten. The older children, including High School and Middle School, I would walk around the room and aide them when they were confused. I also had them read the text orally taking turns and we would do the work sheet to prepare for quiz, test or new chapter. I am very patient with those who are truly in need of assistance. I have tutored in the past in phonics for those having difficulty reading and pronouncing letters. I recently have spent the last six months in the Head Start Program as a center teacher. We prepare them for kindergarten. I have taught all grade levels. I currently have a BA with a concentration in K-8 education. Due to online cla

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I began my educational career at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. It was here that I learned to challenge myself and to help others. I was led to the field of education after many years of volunteering in schools, at church and as a mentor. I have earned a BA in Sociology and an MA in Elementary Education. I am also working on a second masters in K-12 Literacy Instruction. I have worked as a classroom partner in an Korean ESL classroom; a 3rd-5th grade tutor in a Spanish speaking ESL classroom, a 2nd-5th grade Behavior Specialist, an Instructional Interventionist for 1st-5th grade, a 3rd grade a Kindergarten teacher and am currently a 2nd grade classroom teacher. I believe in meeting my students where they are. I always have a plan and agenda of what to teach but I allow my students to guide how I teach and how much of a particular subject to teach at one time. I believe in both

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I have always enjoyed teaching as well as learning from other individuals. I have the drive and determination to accomplish things and help others succeed. I have advanced computer skills and I am generally an honest and respectable person.I have experience in teaching and instructing others on more than one subject as well. As mentioned above I enjoy helping others and areas that are beneficial for them. I enjoy the satisfaction that is received from helping others as well. I have taught many class mates, children and family members in any requested area. I have volunteered at my church for at least three years with a variety of many different subjects.

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I have seven years teaching experience in various grades. These experiences have been in either a public or parochial school setting. While working in these schools I have worked as director of a whole school Christmas program, MEAP coach instructor, after-school teacher, and have gone through a thirty-five hour training to learn and implement conscious discipline. My duties have also involved scheduling and planning activities and lessons for multi-cultural and diverse classrooms, attending informational workshops, and managing the daily activities of kindergarten through fifth graders. Many experiences and resources have also been acquired from working at Teen Parent Services as a parent educator/family literacy worker. I enjoy working with all ages of people. I find it more beneficial and rewarding for the student and myself to work one on one in a tutoring situation. Focusing on

$ 52.50

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I love teaching and working with all children. I believe all children can learn, but each in different ways. I am available to help your child find academic success. I am patient, easy going, and considerate. My goal is to provide the best education possible. I am a firm believer in teaching through discovery and in providing a constructivist approach to learning. I believe all children can meet their potential if they are given the appropriate surroundings and learning experiences. A few good educators can make a world of difference in a child's education. I strive to make a difference in all of my students' lives. As an undergraduate student, I was very much driven to achieve a high level of excellence in education. I have earned a bachelor degree, in Applied Science, which has enabled me to gain an understanding in many areas of math and science. In addition, I have learned ex

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