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Tutoring by Phyllis S. near Miami, FL 33138 Rates from $45 to $60

Phyllis S.

Elementary Tutoring, Piano Lessons, Homework Help
  • Miami, FL 33138
  • Female
  • Member since: 09/2013
  • Will travel up to 20 miles
  • Rates from $45 to $60 /hr
  • I am a Certified Teacher
  • On-line In-Home
  • Terms: My rates differ depending on the number of hours I must teach a student and the location of the student. If a student studies on line with me, I charge $50 per hour regardless of how many hours in a week that student takes lessons.These lessons are always private one-on-one lessons. If I go to the student's home, the charge is $50 for one, two or three hours per week, $45 for four or more hours per week. If the distance I must travel to the student is more than 15 miles, I charge a $5 surcharge plus any parking, or toll charges (to and from the student). I must have at least 12 hours notice to cancel a lesson without charge. I charge half of one hour's lesson if the lesson is cancelled without 12 hours notice. Materials that I purchase for the student are not included in the cost of the lessons and must be paid for separately. Before I purchase materials, I will discuss this with students and tell them the approximate cost of the materials.

Profile Details

Experience Summary

I have been teaching many years, and I make sure I keep very much up to date with the teaching styles and ideas in use today, I have bona fide references available from students and their parents, (past and present) to show prospective students. I have worked with students for whom English is a second (or third or fourth) language). I have worked very successfully with students who have had a learning disability or physical or emotional or mental problem of some kind. I apply my teaching expertise and ideas to academics as well as music. All my students tell me that they can tell that I love teaching, by the way I work with them.

Credentials

Type
Level
Year Rcvd
Title
Issued By
Type:
Other
Level:
1985
Year Rcvd:
1985
Title:
Completed Master's degree work, except for thesis
Issued By:
Univ. of Miami

Type:
Degree
Level:
Bachelors
Year Rcvd:
1983
Title:
Bachelor's Degree (with highest honoros)
Issued By:
FIU

Type:
Degree
Level:
Associates
Year Rcvd:
1981
Title:
Associate Degree in Music & Education
Issued By:
Miami Dade College

Teaching Style

I am gentle, yet demanding. I am soft, but strict. I use humor to keep my students interested and in focus. I teach, but I also listen and watch for signals from my students in order to know if they understand or need more explanation. I develop a bond with my students regardless of the students'age which allows us, as a "team" to move together toward success. I believe that every student can learn -- some just learn faster than others, or easier than others, and it is my job, my privilege to help them learn how to do their very best.

My Hobbies

computer games, crossword puzzles, word games.

Top Subjects

Composition
Proficiency: Expert
I have a Bachelor's degree (with highest honors) from Florida International University and I did all my graduate work (with distinction) at the Univ. of Miami. One of my specialties is English in all its facets. In addition to being a very patient writing instructor, I am a professional writer (Published by Warner Brothers and Rowman and Littlefield) and teacher of writing so I know I can really help you learn how to make words dance, sing and jump off the page, if necessary.

Creative Writing
Proficiency: Expert
I have a Bachelor's degree (with highest honors)from Florida International University and I did all of my graduate work (with distinction) at the Univ. of Miami. One of my specialties is creative writing. I teach children, teenagers, and college students (and beyond) how to write interestingly, effectively and quickly. In addition to being a very patient instructor, I am a professional writer (Published by Warner Brothers and Rowman and Littlefield) and teacher of writing so I know I can really help you learn how to make words dance, sing and jump off the page, if necessary.

English
Proficiency: Expert
English in all its facets,is a specialty of mine including: grammar, language arts, reading, writing, composition, spelling, comprehension, speaking. In addition, to teaching a student how to read, write speak and understand the English language, I teach students how to lessen whatever foreign accent they may have (a foreign accent often makes it difficult to understand a person for whom English is a second language, even when the person speaks it grammatically well.)

Grammar
Proficiency: Expert, and one of my top Subjects!
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Journalism
I have written articles for newspapers and magazines which have been received very well. Writing journalistically is different from writing other kinds of material, and the student must know the difference. I teach that.

Language Arts
Proficiency: Expert
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Literature
Proficiency: Expert
I love reading and I work hard to cause my students to love reading. Reading is a way for us to leave ourselves, and join another character, someplace, anyplace and live in his or her world for a time. What an escape mechanism reading is. No drugs, alcohol or tobacco needed -- just words. And I teach students to enjoy, no, to love the words that other folks have written to make us think, feel, wonder and learn.

Reading
Proficiency: Expert
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Reading Comprehension
Proficiency: Expert
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Spelling
Proficiency: Expert
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Writing
Proficiency: Expert
I have a Bachelor's degree (with highest honors) from Florida International University and I did all my graduate work (with distinction) at the Univ. of Miami. One of my specialties is English in all its facets. In addition to being a very patient writing instructor, I am a professional writer (Published by Warner Brothers and Rowman and Littlefield) and teacher of writing so I know I can really help you learn how to make words dance, sing and jump off the page, if necessary.

Homework Help
Proficiency: Expert
I am an instructor in the private sector for students through the sixth grade and I am a patient homework "helper." No, I won't do homework FOR the students, but I help my students learn HOW to do homework efficiently, reasonably quickly and understand what they are doing, so that ultimately they will no longer need a tutor. Very often a student procrastinates and by doing so, wastes a lot of time doing homework. I teach students how to GET IT DONE, understand it, and if there is a question, how to word that question to get a quick and understandable answer from the instructor. I help students prepare for tests in a timely fashion so that they do not wait until the night before an exam to start studying. I teach them how to get the best advantage out of studying for their exams, I give them time frames and amounts to learn each night in preparation for the exam. This teaches them how to study for any kind of exam in the future.

Study Skills
Proficiency: Expert
I help students prepare for tests in a timely fashion so that they do not wait until the night before an exam to start studying. I teach them how to get the best advantage out of studying for their exams, I give them time frames and amounts to learn each night in preparation for the exam. This teaches them how to study for any kind of exam in the future.

Writing Skills
Proficiency: Expert
See above comments on creative writing

Keyboard
See below comments on Piano

Musical
See below comments on Piano. I also teach sight singing, rhythm, notation and general understanding of music

Piano
Proficiency: Expert, and one of my top Subjects!
I am a professional classical pianist (I actually play piano, organ, and harpsichord professionally) who has performed publicly on many of the largest concert halls in the world (yes, I played in Carnegie Hall). I have performed on TV, radio and in person for more than 50 years. I have also been teaching piano (and more lately keyboard) to children, adults and everyone in between as well as theory, music composition, conducting and other facets of music. I am the owner of Sdoia-Satz Institute in Miami, a private music school. I teach all levels of piano (from beginner to professional) and I focus on the classical elements. I teach in person and on line to anyone who wishes to learn to play the piano or their keyboard.

Basic Learning Skills
Proficiency: Expert
I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style. I fashion each lesson to every student individually.

Elementary
Proficiency: Expert
I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Science, Reading, and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and prompt. AND I fashion each lesson to every student individually. I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style.

Elementary Grammar
Proficiency: Expert
I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Science, Reading, and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and prompt. AND I fashion each lesson to every student individually. I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style.

Elementary Math
Proficiency: Expert
I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Science, Reading, and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and prompt. AND I fashion each lesson to every student individually. I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style.

Elementary Phonics
Proficiency: Expert
I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Science, Reading, and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and prompt. AND I fashion each lesson to every student individually. I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style.

Elementary Reading
Proficiency: Expert
I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Science, Reading, and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and prompt. AND I fashion each lesson to every student individually. I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style.

Elementary Science
Proficiency: Expert
I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Science, Reading, and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and prompt. AND I fashion each lesson to every student individually. I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style.

Elementary Social Studies
Proficiency: Expert
I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Science, Reading, and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and prompt. AND I fashion each lesson to every student individually. I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style.

Elementary Study Skills
Proficiency: Expert
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Elementary Vocabulary
Proficiency: Expert
Studies I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Science, Reading, and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and prompt. AND I fashion each lesson to every student individually. I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style.