...I'm also trained in Lindamood Bell Phoneme Sequencing and have experience with Report Form, Story Form, and Framing Your Thoughts. I began my career working with children as a childcare provider. Over the years I have worked as a Religious Education Instructor, a Camp Counselor, a Tutor, an AVID Tutor, a nanny, and a teacher. (read more)
...I make learning fun, engaging and meaningful so students can both review and learn new concepts. I have a passion for teaching students how to decode, improve reading fluency and answer comprehension questions. I have loads of experience in preparing students for this test and learn the best test taking strategies. (read more)
...I have helped many applicants with medical school (personal statements, AMCAS activities, secondary essays, interview prep) and college (Common App essay, supplemental essays, interview prep) admissions, and am proud to say my students have succeeded in achieving admission to desired graduate and... (read more)
...I currently use a mixture of Abeka's Handbook for Reading as well as some of my own tactics, which are firmly rooted in phonics-based learning. Starting with understanding and mastering letter sounds, we move to short vowel sounds followed by consonants. Afterward, we blend these together (which fosters so much accomplishment!) and then move on to long vowel sounds. (read more)
...Often in a classroom with many students, as a teacher it's difficult to explore science topics in a way that allows each student to feel they grasp the material. As a tutor, I would look forward to working with students in a more focused way that allows them to guide their learning with their own interest and thought process. I have experience as a player and coach in the sport of baseball. (read more)