Rebecca Nebert Tutoring

*** Updated Spring 2024 : ATTENTION - Please read! - I apologize I haven't been able to accept requests due to serious life circumstances since 2020 (including injury recovery), but I am accepting now! If you sent any requests to me during this time then please try me again. Thank you so much and I'm sorry for any inconvenience. I'm really looking forward to teaching again and would love to gain some experience in remote teaching! ***

I went to college for Fine Art and Art Education (BFA with P-12 Visual Arts Certificate), then went on to teach art and other subjects over the span of 12 years so far in numerous various positions such as in Montessori schools, outreach and after-school programs, at an educational farm, summer camps, nature/outdoor school, and in public schools. I worked 2008-2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio then moved to (North County) San Diego, CA and worked there 2013-2020; I now live and work in Portland, OR!

I love the variety of all my past jobs, and enjoy gaining experience in many areas. In addition to being a professional artist, I decided to pursue a career in education because quite frankly, I believe that being a teacher is one of the most crucial jobs in humanity. We are collectively helping to give the next generation the tools and resources they will need to survive in the future. Each generation goes on to shape the entire world. That aside, I knew from a young age that I wanted to teach, and personally I find it extremely rewarding, challenging, and fun. To be able to assist in and witness the learning process is honestly pretty amazing. I enjoy the connections made with other teachers and with students. It may sound cliche, but I want to make a difference in the lives of growing minds, just like some of my teachers did for me. I believe in striving to be a lifelong learner, both student and teacher. I believe that the most important element of the student-teacher relationship is mutual trust and respect. The student must trust that the teacher is going to provide them with the education they need, and show respect by being ready and willing to learn so that the educational process can be as smooth as possible. The teacher must trust that the student is going to follow directions and rules to the same end, as well as respect the students by treating them all as equals without bias and taking time to listen to their point of view. Agreements made in the beginning of student-teacher interactions can set the tone and expectations necessary to make this happen.

I strive to ensure academic success for all students by, ideally, checking in individually with them regularly to monitor progress. In general, I like to provide many visuals and teach to cater to various learning styles, as well as do my best to re-frame any information that does not seem to be understood. I find it's best to have an overall structure and routine, but provide some variation or "surprises" within the schedule. Breaking up the lessons with different activities can help students stay focused and interested. Using incentives and reward systems can be effective motivators, especially for students who seem to have resistant or reluctant attitudes.

I am dedicated to accommodating special needs; in fact, in my most recent job substituting with San Marcos Unified School District for 3 school years, I was teaching most of that time in Special Education classes, and specifically, at least one entire school year just in the SEAS (Social Emotional and Academic Support) program at one of the elementary schools in that district.