Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Edmond, OK

I am currently a senior level undergraduate at the University of Central Oklahoma. Lover of all things History. Future goals is to get my PhD in History and become a professor at a university level. Committed to excellence in all aspects of life. Likes a great story. Looks for opportunities to laugh. Strictly inclusive of everyone. ... Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to higher education. I also help students realize their passions about their future.... Spend time getting to know the student personally, and getting feedback on what the student knows of the subject on the basic level.

I love teaching, but more than that, I love seeing students grow and develop into their full potential. I have many interests and hobbies, but the thing I enjoy most of all is being able to educate and inspire the next generation. I have a bachelor's degree in Christian Ministries. I have also earned my teaching certificate in Elementary Education.... Teaching should never be just about textbooks, vocabulary words, and numbers on a page. It is about taking someone on an adventure. We live in a fascinating world full of wonders just waiting to be discovered. We are surrounded by billions of creative thinkers who come up with new ideas every day. There is no way we could ever learn everything, but it is exhilarating to try.

...teaching this age group and only stopped working there in order to further my education. After I decided to go back to school, I worked a substitute teacher. I have experienced subbing in grades 1st through 5th, as well as all Middle School and High School grade levels. I also worked as a lead teacher for a private Pre-K program for 6 months. I worked there until I was hired in the public school system....

...been working and studying in the field of education since 1999, and I enjoy working with a variety of students. It is my goal that every student learns to find a voice and communicate his or her opinions in a compelling and professional way. Many students feel intimidated by writing, so I try to break language down into manageable chunks so that students can understand exactly how words and ideas work together to form a...

...where I volunteered for 18 months with people from 80 countries around the world! I finally came home to Oklahoma after 9 years. 7 years after finishing my Masters Degree, I decided it was time to pursue a doctoral degree in Bassoon Performance at the University of Oklahoma. I finished three weeks before my daughter was born. Currently, I am the only person who has earned a doctoral degree in the Bassoon. When I began...

...two students are exactly alike and that every mind deserves an equal chance to reach its fullest potential. I am also confident that no one branch of study is set apart. Instruction is most effective when it appeals to a student's particular passions and interests in order to stimulate curiosity and engagement in a course of study. A student's strengths should be celebrated, but they should also be utilized to facilitate growth in other areas.

My personal statement is help my students grow and challenge them in their educational journey to their fullest potential and to for them to become a productive member of society.... I would use an icebreaker to get to know the learner.

I grew up in a learning environment, and I view it as a lifelong process. I want to help my students achieve their academic goals while instilling passion and confidence. I am a positive thinking and hold an MBA. ... With enough perverseness and desire, anything is possible. Even when things get frustrating, have the patience to work through any issues you are having, and the world is yours!... I want to get to know the student and where they are at academically and personally. I want them to understand the importance of what we are trying to accomplish and the impact it can have on their life.

...I also love this group of learners! Going through the process of teaching them to read is a passion of mine, and seeing that look on their face when they get it, they know they are "READERS!"; it's priceless! My own daughter struggles with dyslexia, so working with her has given me lots of insight into the patience and different teaching approaches I need to use to help each individual student reach their goals. I...

I believe in the power of education.... Believe in yourself. You have the power to do great things. If you work hard and try your best, you can achieve anything you want. I can help guide you, but you have to put in the work.... Ask them questions to understand what they know, what they need help with, and what will be the best way to approach the tutoring sessions... By teaching them good study skills, test taking skills, time management, and organization. Also, by helping them to realize their potential and help them feel empowered.