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*Passionately dedicated to child literacy
*28 years of experience in K-6 education
*Very sensitive to various learning-styles
*Able to pre-assess and provide needs-based instruction
*Experience using digital learning tools for on-line teaching
The thing I enjoy most about teaching literacy is establishing friendships with new learners, gaining their trust, and in the end proving to them that they can be successful and meet their goals. I get a rush just from seeing the whole process unfold from beginning to end; a child moving from little or no letter recognition to becoming a proficient, independent reader. Nothing is more rewarding than this!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first thing I typically do is introduce myself and begin getting to know him/her and parent(s). Secondly I will ask parent/student to perform a interest/ needs survey. The survey would then be used to set up pre-assessment of current skills. Student performance on this skills assessment helps me establish a place and area to begin instruction.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
*I have had 28 years teaching experience in Elementary Education
* Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (Winston-Salem State University
*Master's Degree in Elementary Education (Appalachian State University
* VIPKIDS certified on-line teacher/tutor
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Prices:
$25 per hour /per subject, one-to-one learning sessions if committing to 1 to 2 sessions per week or....
$20 per hour/ per subject , one to one learning sessions if committing to 3 to 4 sessions per week )
$15 per 30min/per subject, one to one sessions if committing to 4 to 5 sessions per week
***Students may request multiple sessions per day/per subject as needed and available
How did you get started teaching?
I got started with my interest in teaching while "playing school" with childhood friends in our neighborhood clubhouse. I began my teaching career first as a part-time classroom tutor and after-school daycare assistant. Once I got my first official teaching position I never looked back!
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with a variety of learners including struggling learners from both high and low socieconomic backgrounds, as well as gifted learners needing to be challenged above their grade level.
I have worked with students requiring special needs; such as hearing/vision impaired and special behavioral needs, outlined in Individualized Educational Plans.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
A recent event that I am fond of is my youngest child recently getting a part-time job and a driver's license! Hooray, now I have more time for tutoring!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
If you want to hire a really great literacy teacher, make sure he/she provides lots of fun,engaging, student-teacher interaction. Games, visual tools, singing,and clapping are all a must!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Think through these questions before sharing your needs with a teacher:
What are my learning goals, what do I wish to achieve?
What are my interest and hobbies?
How do I learn best?
How much does my teacher/tutor care about my learning?