
Katherine: Elk Grove Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...disabilities at an ABA agency in the Washington, DC area for the past few years. My job includes creating measurable milestones to help learners achieve their goals, and determining what teaching methods will be most effective for each individual client. I believe that active student responding, personalized programs, and a focus on measurable goals are all important components of a successful learning experience. I hope to bring these same strategies to the students at Varsity...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Human Development and Psychological Services
Florida Institute of Technology - Current Grad Student, Professional Behavior Analysis

Frances: Elk Grove Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
I'm an experienced teacher and tutor with a Bachelors in English from the University of Alabama and a Masters in Literature and the Humanities from St. Edward's University, looking to help my students share in my love of learning!... The answer is out there. I really do think that, no matter what the problem is, a solution can be found if we all work hard enough!... Discuss what subjects or concepts the student is struggling with,...
Education & Certification
The University of Alabama - Bachelors, English
St Edwards University - Masters, Humanities

Joshua: Elk Grove Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make the work that much more meaningful. In my spare...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy

Michelle: Elk Grove Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...My intent, when tutoring, is to responsively connect with students, so that they can engage in understanding their subject and acquire learning tools to attack new material confidently. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, Math, and Social Studies. Studying U.S. and World History is a personal passion; delving into STEM topics, such as 3D printing, microbiology, and chemistry, is a self-educating goal. I believe education is inspiring the desire to engage in learning, then,...
Education & Certification
Oregon State University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Lauren: Elk Grove Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...in these areas that I have had the most success--as well as the most fun-- teaching both academic students as well as those preparing for entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT. I love being able to impact my students' lives in a meaningful way through enriching their educational experience. In my spare time, I am a crafts enthusiast, usually working on multiple sewing and other projects at once, reading fantasy and science fiction...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Social Policy/Gender Studies

Anna: Elk Grove Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis

Anthony: Elk Grove Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...a 3.95 GPA. This fall, I will start my doctorate in audiology at CU Boulder. Audiology is the science and healthcare of hearing, balance, and related issues. I am excited to get started in a field that brings together hard science and interpersonal communication in a way that benefits others. Even before I started working as a professional teacher, I was helping others meet their academic goals. I tutored beginning trombonists, and I was involved...
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelors, Communication Disorders
CU Boulder - Current Grad Student, Doctorate of Audiology

Grace: Elk Grove Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
I'm a senior at the New York University Stern School of Business majoring in Finance and Economics and minoring in Comparative Literature. I have tutored throughout high school and college, focusing on the areas of SAT preparation and essay editing.
Education & Certification
New York University - Current Undergrad, Finance and Economics, Minor in Comparative Literature

Kayla: Elk Grove Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...English Language and Linguistics. Additionally, I earned certificates in both European Studies and TESOL. I studied abroad in Madrid, where I had the opportunity to tutor privately and work as a TA in the English Applied Linguistics Department at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. While there, I discovered a passion for teaching. After graduation, I took a job at Antalya International University, where I worked as an English Instructor for two years. I tutor a...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelor in Arts, English Language & Linguistics, Spanish Literature (Minors in TESOL and European Studies)

Jessica: Elk Grove Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...elementary students of diverse backgrounds, learning styles and academic levels. I love creating unique activities for my students that align with their personalities and interests in order to motivate them. I believe in the power of data to drive student growth, focusing on benchmark assessments in order to set and track goals along the way, so that students are invested in what we are accomplishing together. I do my best to make learning fun, interactive...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Political Science, Urban Studies
New York University - Current Grad Student, Master of Public Administration
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