Parker Tutoring Services
About
My Name is Erica P. and I am currently a 7th grade Language Arts Teacher in Onslow County. I have experience teaching all grade levels and am certified in both elementary and middle grades education. I began my teaching career as a special education collaborator, then worked as a tutor and as assistant director of education at a Sylvan Learning Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Once I relocated back to the east coast, I worked at a private school teaching science and reading to 5th-8th graders. I finished my master's degree during this time and took a job teaching and counseling at a clinical day program and residential treatment facility. After the program closed, I moved to Charlotte and worked for 3 years in CMS, 1 year in Union County and have now been in Onslow County for 5 years.
I enjoy making connections with students and learning from them. Kids are so unpredictable and can teach me just as much as I teach them.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to speak with parents to identify their area of concern, then I like to sit with the student for a full session to get a feel for their academic concerns and abilities. Once I feel I have an understanding of what the parents and student want and where they are currently performing, I set up a plan to get them to the agreed upon goal.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a BA in elementary education and in middle level Language Arts. I also have an MA in mental health counseling and in school counseling.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I typically charge $40 per hour. Payment is due at the end of each session or I will take payments on a weekly or monthly basis once I have a relationship with the family.
How did you get started teaching?
I began working in a preschool while I was still in high school. I was a nanny throughout college, and my first teaching job was as a special education collaborator. I also worked as an ELA teacher in a clinical day program working with students from kindergarten through 10th grade. I finally settled into teaching 7th and 8th grade ELA.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with all types of students including, but not limited to, ESL, EC, AIG, and BD.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
An event that I am particularly fond of is when I hear from former students who go into education or English in college. I love to hear from them and how I somehow, sometimes, had a small part in helping them make that decision. Another student contacted me at the end of this school year to tell me that my 8th ELA class inspired her to be an avid reader and to major in education!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Some important advice is to make sure the tutor is knowledgeable in the content area in which you are requesting help, make sure you both agree on a goal, and make sure you mesh together.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Students should ask themselves what they are seeking to achieve through tutoring and is it attainable through one on one tutoring.