About
I take the skills students already have and then build upon that skill set. Each session is geared towards that student and their specific needs. I'm dedicated to every student succeeding and becoming life-long learners! Together we will break down any difficulties and figure out how to conquer the subject matter. I help students use the skills they have, amp them up, and make learning meaningful and relevant to them.
I have worked in education for 20 years, with kids from all grade levels, and I dedicate my time to what is important for each individual student. I make learning fun and interactive while helping them build their knowledge and confidence in learning. All students are different and each one learns in their own way. I enjoy figuring out how to make their thrist for knowledge grow along with their skills.
I have certifications for all subjects grades 1-8, Special Education Pre-K through adult and I am a reading specialist. I throughly enjoy what I do and dedicate myself and time to my students.
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Tosha K.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
With each new student I do activities to get to know their likes and dislikes and also to build a relationship with them. I always do an assessment to gather information and see where the student is currently performing. I use reputable and nationally recognized assessments like the QRI or IRI and use the data to drive my learning plan. From then on, I use our sessions and the student's progress to build and continue the learning process for that student.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My degrees are in Special Education, Regular Education grades 1-8 and Reading. I have worked on regular campuses and for the last 5 years of my public school career, I worked on a behavior training campus. I was the lead teacher/department head for our campus and helped build academic curriculum for challenging students.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Each lesson is 37.00 for 1 hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching private pre-school and I taught while earning my degree. After graduation, I started teaching in the public sector. I then started private tutoring, in 2006, and have continued until currently.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with regular education students, learning disabled, ADHD, behavioral, emotionally disturbed, non-verbal and autistic students.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I recently started tutoring a young man that was 2 grade levels behind in reading. This was due to a rare visual impairment that was recently diagnosed. After working with him for three months, he not only was reading above grade level, but he decided he wanted to go back to public school! His self-confidence, along with his reading skill set, improved immensely and he is now thriving and either outperforming or encouraging his peers.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Give it 100%, be willing to make mistakes and do not hesitate to let the teacher know that you don't understand or need the subject taught another way. Also, if after 4 weeks there are not any gains or progress, evaluate is that teacher is the right fit.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do you do if you do not understand something?
Do you read the directions for assignments and become confused?
When you read something that is new and unfamiliar do you find yourself having to reread sentences over and over again?
What do you think you need the most help with?
These are questions for students in the 3rd grade and up. Parents would answer for younger students.