Elementary K-5 Tutoring
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As a tutor, I give curriculum materials that support the child's needs, but also help them to advance in school by aligning to the school's challenging material or supporting the level of struggle that some grade levels carry in Common Core subjects. I tutor to support students in the long-term growth, not for short-term learning .
I work to help students see progress in all their hard work practiced & expressed over time. In my sessions, learning is structured through consistency and focus on needed areas/ subjects over time, since growth develops from skills reviewed and mastered in each student's pace.
I also give positive encouragement for greater potential, as positive outlook helps students display confidence, and sparks motivation.
For materials, I love to help students see school as engaging by using materials that help them develop interest in school subjects. My materials consist of both worksheet based, and hands-on tools that help them to interact, builds on their needed skills, but engages them in a helpful way for self-discipline and personal growth.
For general education students, they find learning easier when it is familiar, consistent, and keeps them interested. Most of my students speak English fluently, and benefit greater when they are on task, focused, and willing.
For special needs & neurodivergent students, I am Orton-Gillingham trained for Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia for K-12 students, the standard for instruction with students who may have challenging learning abilities.
I am also able to instruct adults in reading/ spelling for those who have needs with Dyslexia. I usually use Orton-Gillingham (the gold standard) for adults to meet your struggles and fill gaps that have not previously been met yet.
Feel free to message me for any inquiries or to schedule a consultation to discuss how I can best meet your child's needs or your adult needs.
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What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Usually I prefer to give curriculum materials supplied by me.
I talk to the parent during first meeting to discuss on what academic areas are needed for academic support & how to maintain skills for school.
The student simply needs basic school supply materials: pencils, erasers, crayons, scissors, glue sticks.
Also, a quiet, non distracting area is a great place for the student to work at during sessions.
Afterwards, when both student & parent are ready, we will schedule sessions to begin.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Masters Degree in Education.
Currently been a tutor working in Grades TK-12 for 20 years.
Trained in Orton- Gillingham instruction & Lindamood-Bell applications.
Trained in Google Education software for Teachers.
Trained in Common Core curriculum: Eureka Math, IMSE Orton-Gillingham, HMH, UFLI, GoMath, McGraw-Hill, Pearson, Fountas& Pinnell
Bachelors in Child Development.
Trained in Early Childhood Facilitation Skills.
Trained in observing, evaluation, & feedback for Speech, Language, & Articulation
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
How did you get started teaching?
Past Experiences:
20 years previous experience in Public & Private School Classroom as a Full-time teacher. Trained in Level I Orton-Gillingham Reading Instruction.Experience as Response to Intervention Support Instructor (RTI) Teaching.
Experience as Fulltime Tutor in Afterschool Learning Centers/ One-on-One and Small group Based Setting.
Experience in Preschool & TK Settings.
Experience as an intervention specialist.
Experience as Camp Counselor.
What types of students have you worked with?
Elementary Grades TK, K-5.
Middle School ELA subjects Grades 6-8.
ELL/ ELD students
Special Needs: SLD/ Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, ADHD, Mild Autism
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I am fond of seeing growth in my students and recently one of my long time past students had been accepted to Cal Poly Technical Private High School. He aspires to be attending Cal Tech as a college student after high school.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for a tutor that you need for success, but also what can challenge you to go beyond your limits, to excel in school comfortably, especially when working w/ Common Core subjects.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are the needs & expectations we will need to be successful for school? Will we benefit in intervention for school instruction? What are challenges we will face? How long will progress take to see long term growth that will stay?