Sing And Spell Tutoring
About
I'm a musician and a theatre-maker in my spare time, and I love to integrate that element into my teaching style. Silly songs abound in my sessions!
I love connecting with my students, whether it be about mutual interests or learning style or the subject matter or something entirely different! I love seeing their eyes light up and hearing the "OH!" when they finally "get it." I find it incredibly fulfilling and I strive for it.
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Jennifer M.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
It depends on what they're working on!
If a student is having issues reading, I ask them to read me a text out loud. That way I can hear if the issue is with fluency, vocabulary, phonics, comprehension, or something else altogether.
If a student is having trouble spelling, I pull a catch-all spelling list from my resources and run through it with the student. We play a version of "Hangman;" I tell them the word, and show them how many letters it is, and ask them to guess what letters are in it until we have it. This way, I get a grasp of which areas are difficult for them.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a bachelor's degree in Theatre Performance with a minor in Creative Writing. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bradley University.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$30 for 1-hour sessions
$25 for 45-minute sessions
$20 for 30-minute sessions
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
A student I've worked with for three years now, when asked to stand up and spell "square," responded with "Okay, let me do something." I figured he was going to go get his new puppy again to show him to me, so I prepared myself to say "that's all right," but before I could, he got out of his seat, did a jazz square and spelled "square" correctly, one letter on each footstep.
I was stunned. That was something I'd taught him a LONG time ago that I figured he'd long since forgotten. I asked, "Hey, did I teach you that?"
He responded with, "Yeah, before COVID!"
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What is your learning style?
How do you need me to apply that in order for you to learn at your best?