About
As a Highly QUALIFIED and Passionate Tutor, I have DECADES of TEACHING EXPERIENCE, in addition to both Intervention & Enrichment Tutoring for K-12th Grades. I was honored to receive, "The Unsung Teacher Hero Award," for 2019-2020, for all of San Diego County teachers. My primary goal is for my students to LOVE LEARNING, and to INSPIRE YOUR child or YOU, to become a lifelong learner. I truly enjoy helping HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS to write creative and powerful ESSAYS for both class assignments & UNIVERSITY ADMISSION Applications. I also have high expertise in Reading, English Grammar & ESL in Grades K-12.
I LOVE KIDS, and have 33 YEARS of classroom experience working in a DIVERSE Community. My EXPERTISE is in all subject areas, but I especially enjoy English Language Arts. My students make an average of 1.5-2 years growth during the school year. Helping students THRIVE is my passion.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
My philosophy is child centered. I will assess the child to get a baseline benchmark. I then will differentiate the curriculum based on the student's needs. This allows for students to have any gaps filled in, while following the curriculum. I ask lots of questions in order to discover the correct learning style of each student, which will maximize student growth. I also strive to discover both strengths and weaknesses, so we can instill self confidence and high expectations for learning.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
*33 years in class teaching
*Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction
*Decades of Professional Development in all curricular areas, including Technology in the classroom
*ELL/ESF expertise and training- CLAD CERTIFIED
*Expert in Curriculum Design & Instructional Best Practices
*Designed and Implemented many programs for both Intervention & Enrichment
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$45-$50 per hour which includes travel expenses- I am happy to offer an initial PACKAGE of 3 Sessions for $100.
What types of students have you worked with?
My 33 years teaching experience allowed me to work with ALL types of students with every LEARNING STYLE. The bulk of my students were 2nd Language Learners.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for the BEST! You need a teacher/tutor with expertise and experience in order to gain the skills needed to reach GOALS.