About
My passion is to help students to reach their full potential in all subjects. A subject is never difficult, all it requires is more practice :)
I'm a full time k-6 teacher. I love what I do and I want to help students realize that learning can happen outside of school as well.
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Sandra D.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Before meeting with the student, I like to discuss with the parents about what they feel their child is struggling in. Then I discuss with the child what they need help on and give them a practice test for their grade level to see what needs extra help
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've ben an elementary school teacher for 2 years; prior to that I've been a tutor for 4 years.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My current price is $22 an hour per child
What types of students have you worked with?
Being a teacher I've worked with all types of children.
-disabilities
-non english speakers (in and out of the US)
-general ed
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
My recent event was working out of the country to teach. I wanted to see the difference between cultures and students in and out of the U.S. It was a wonderful and eye opening experience
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure the teacher has a love of teaching. Their are many teachers who don't love teaching but feel like they have no other career choice. Teaching is never about the money but seeing the worth and value of shaping a child's mind
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Before a student asks a teacher about a subject that they don't understand, they should ask themselves if they used all their options first: Did they practice it on their own? Did they ask another students advice? Did they ask their parents. There are many ways to solve something before using a final option