About
Hello! I am a full-time certified teacher with 5 years of teaching and professional tutoring experience. I have a Bachelor’s degree in teaching and I am a 4th grade Reading, Writing, Grammar, Spelling, and Vocabulary teacher. I have extensive experience and expertise in these subjects. I currently teach elementary school, but have classroom experience in middle school and high school too. I am willing to provide tutoring services for any grade level, age, or ability level.
-**If you are a parent and your child needs accountability, encouragement and deadlines, I can help!
-I am an energetic and positive tutor and make learning enjoyable. I know my craft very well and am flexible. I am clear and to the point.
-I enjoy helping students get ahead, providing assistance on writing and reading, giving people confidence to succeed, and helping students improve their grades and study habits.
-**I am also available for assistance in editing and proofreading essays.
-I have advanced knowledge and experience in methods that are effective. From my teaching and tutoring experience, I have specific tips and tricks to help people be successful!
I absolutely love finding ways to make things "click" and for students to HAVE FUN with the learning process. My 4th graders say that I make learning fun and enjoyable.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I will either ask the student what they are needing from me as their tutor or do an initial assessment of student needs. This completely depends on the age, ability and need of the student.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I currently teach elementary school, but have classroom experience in middle school and high school too. I am willing to provide tutoring services for any grade level, age, or ability level.
-**If you are a parent and your child needs accountability, encouragement and deadlines, I can help!
-I am an energetic and positive tutor and make learning enjoyable. I know my craft very well and am flexible. I am clear and to the point.
-I enjoy helping students get ahead, providing assistance on writing and reading, giving people confidence to succeed, and helping students improve their grades and study habits.
-**I am also available for assistance in editing and proofreading essays.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I tutor for $30/hr. If you are a recurring student, I offer a discount.
available 4-8PM, M-F and 8a-8p Sat and Sun
How did you get started teaching?
I always loved working with kids and I studied Education at Texas State University. I have my B.S. in teaching. I am also pursuing my Master's in Educational Leadership.
I love teaching and would love to help you!
What types of students have you worked with?
I am a 4th grade teacher. I have classroom experience in middle school and high school too. I am willing to provide tutoring services for any grade level, age, or ability level.
I was also a nanny for 10 years and tutored many of those children.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
-I recently was working with a student at reading and he was reading a book he really loved with me. He had one of those "lightbulb moments" and paused and said, "Mrs. O., thanks for making learning fun. I really like reading now!"
-I also had a student recently tell me that working with me on writing their college essays was really helpful and enjoyable. Working together in tutoring empowered the student to start writing very well independently and this made me really proud of him.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
-Work with a tutor who knows their craft and makes learning fun! I do both! I have taught many years and love getting to know someone's best learning styles!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are my strengths? What do I need assistance with? How do I learn best (visuals, listening, writing, speaking, etc)? Where am I now and where do I want to go with my learning?