About
Being successful in academics - at all grade levels - is determined by a variety of factors. There is the instruction, of course, but success lies in understanding, in the ability to do the task, and how that individual feels about the task. Honing in on HOW a child learns is key. Are they a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner? Baby steps. I find what style of learner the child is, design lessons accordingly, and help the learner find success - a little at a time. I support and enhance what is being taught in the classroom. We are a team - you, the parent(s), the teacher, and me. I hold an active master's degree in teaching, highly qualified designation, 22+ years in the classroom setting, and several years teaching at the university level where I taught teachers how to teach. Most importantly - I love my students. I celebrate their successes and find the greatest joy in sharing their journey. Join with me in helping your child learn to love learning!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I begin tutoring sessions by administering a Learning Style Survey to determine how your child learns best. While 65% of children are visual learners, and another 5% are tactile learners, I never assume that a student will find their best success in these categories. Second, we will review the curriculum concepts that your child learned this school year, identify any gaps in mastery, and then solidify those concepts in order to prepare for the next school year. This will build confidence in his or her learning abilities moving forward, which will allow your child to approach the new school year's academic rigor with confidence.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: I AM NOT LOCATED IN LENEXA - I AM IN SOUTHERN OLATHE. There is a glitch in the program that will not permit me to change my location.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
- Master's Degree in Teaching - licensure is active
- 25+ years teaching in a variety of capacities, including the classroom, tutoring, and teaching at the university level in the education department (teaching teachers how to teach).
- As a professional artist, I love to include illustrations in my teaching. From a scientific perspective, it is proven that 65% of the population are visual learners. Rather than teaching students WHAT to think, it is important to teach students HOW to think. This is accomplished through teaching visual representation, constructing mind maps, and using graphic, relational, classification, and sequential organizers.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My price is $40.00 per hour for one student. I offer small-group rates. If there is more than one child from the same school at the same grade level, the price per student is $30.00 per hour.
How did you get started teaching?
My dream had always been to teach. My third grade teacher is the one who inspired me - I wanted to help children feel the way she made me feel - like I was the most important person in the world.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with amazing students! Differentiation has always been key in my classroom, as it is crucial that each student finds pride in his/her success at their level of ability. I have taught students with special needs, gifted students who needed challenging academic rigor, and students who had little to no support at home. I embrace each child with all my heart. I love my students.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
There is nothing that compares with the exclamation of a student when she claimed with glee that, "I've never understood math before! I totally get it now!!!"
That is my ultimate goal as a teacher!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Choose a teacher who is passionate about teaching, who has professional experience in education, and who will get to know your child's interests and passions. Choose someone who is organized and will keep you updated on your child's progress. Choose a teacher who will celebrate successes with your child - even the tiniest successes are worth celebration!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
1. How do you learn best? For example, are you a visual learner (pictures), auditory learner (hearing), or kinesthetic learner (manipulatives)?
2. What interests you most in the world? For example, outer space, fairy tales, dinosaurs, video games, history, animals, etc.
3. What do you consider success in learning?
4. Why do you believe that you struggle in learning?
5. Describe your perfect teacher. What kind of personality does he/she have . . . funny, serious, makes learning fun . . . )?