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Karen

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I am very fortunate to be able to tutor students. There is no better feeling than to see the "light bulb" go on during a session. After building rapport, especially with reluctant learners, I always stay positive and compliment my students on even the smallest gain in understanding. Certainly, a little light-hearted humor goes a long way! In addition, I spend a lot of time preparing customized lessons, and being sure I present material in a variety of ways, so that a student's learning style is supported. Also, I remain flexible with booking sessions, and keep communication with parents/guardians open, honest, and frequent. I also teach study skills and techniques to students to help them become lifelong learners. Ultimately, my goal is to help students feel more confident, raise self-esteem, and become more successful.

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Karen’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Oakland University - Bachelors, Elementary Education with minors in math, social studies

Graduate Degree: Oakland University - Masters, Reading and Language Arts

Hobbies

reading, gardening, boating, travel

Tutoring Subjects
Arithmetic
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
English
English Grammar and Syntax
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing
Geography
High School English
High School Geography
Homework Support
ISEE Prep
ISEE- Lower Level
ISEE- Middle Level
Math
Middle School Math
Other
Pre-Algebra
Reading
Social Studies
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Test Prep
Writing
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