Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Milwaukee, WI

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...received my bachelor's degree in creative writing from Full Sail University. There I wrote flash fiction, short stories, TV scripts, game scripts, and transmedia campaigns. The subjects I tutor are English and composition. I love to write, and I love to pass that love on to students. As I said earlier, learning should be exciting and that is what I try to do when I tutor. I am laid back and will use several methods...

I have been in education for the better part of 20 years and enjoy helping students develop their potential as well as become life long learners. One of my strengths is helping students connect with their material in a practical and meaningful way. I have worked with students of diverse backgrounds and needs and I am very comfortable working with any students.... I believe in addressing a student's needs in a way that is both practical...

...sciences and disorders and speech pathology, I have a great knowledge base of English, grammar, vocabulary and phonics. I also am very passionate about math. As a child, I struggled in math class, but after receiving tutoring, math became my favorite subject! I use a multi-sensory approach to tutoring by including visuals, drawings and manipulatives in my lessons in order to help my students gain a deeper, more concrete understanding of the subject. In my...

...years. I have also been a tutor over the summer, both for individual students working on various language arts skills and for adults learning English. I am passionate about teaching reading and writing because they encourage students to develop essential skills, understand the world from others' perspectives, and have a voice of their own. While I enjoy whole group teaching, I find that I especially excel at small group and individual teaching, which is why...

...my niche in special education. My family has a history of ADHD which helped me understand how to teach each student according to their learning style and academic strengths. I firmly and passionately believe that each child learns in their own way and that they also need to be challenged. Building relationships with my students creates trust and increases their confidence. Daily laughter is priority! My heart is full when my students reach an academic...

...in a Trauma-Informed program. I'm very patient and have experience using various strategies to teach and make accommodations for a variety of learning styles. Each student has unique abilities and skills that I will respectfully make accommodations for; to meet their learning needs. I enjoy creating individualized lesson plans, with specific objectives, that help students develop their academic and reading skills. Each student will have an opportunity to, utilize their areas of strength and interest,...

...Preparation program with Western Governors University. My tutoring focus is Elementary Reading, Phonics, and Elementary Math. Although my first love is language arts, I truly enjoy teaching math because I empathize with students who find it frustrating, and understand how to approach today's strategies and skills to help students find success. It is my belief that all students are capable of learning and all students learn differently. Tutoring gives me the opportunity to craft tasks...

Hello All! My name is Latisha. I am currently a K5 teacher in Milwaukee,WI. Teaching brings me joy, happiness, and it is my passion! I became a Varsity Tutor because I believe it is my job to help any scholar by giving them that extra push to help them succeed! ... It is always important for me to get to know the scholar. Whatever I am teaching, I want to make sure that I am specifically...

...groups. My favorite areas to teach are: READING (K-8) including but not limited to vocabulary, word recognition and comprehension and WRITING (K-8) including but not limited to spelling, beginning writing and writing assignments. These are my favorite subjects because I believe there is a lot of overlap in reading and writing and that success in these areas creates a strong foundation for what lies ahead in and out of school. Strengthening these skills also builds...

...curriculum to help students learn to read. 1. *Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI)* by Fountas and Pinnel - This is a research-based and highly effective curriculum that includes a well-designed balance of phonics, word work, comprehension, fluency, and writing instruction in a motivating and digestible manner during each lesson. I have seen students make great gains using this program. * 2.* *Phonemic Awareness* by Heggerty - This highly effective curriculum helps students struggling with phonics to...

I love learning and helping others learn. I have enjoyed three years of teaching elementary and high school and look forward to many more enjoyable experiences teaching and learning. Looking forward to meeting you!

...session plan for intervention in the classroom. As a former elementary school teacher, I am qualified to instruct in various academic areas. I am capable of behavior management in the classroom. I am knowledgeable about different reading strategies and the implementation of those strategies to differentiate bases on students' needs. When I am not engaged in managing or coaching young adults, I spend my time biking, solving puzzles (sudoku). Spending quality time with my family...

...me to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam where I taught ELL for one year. While there, I enjoyed traveling, trying new food, and trying to speak the language! This is also where I began my tutoring career. I tutored students from grades kindergarten through 6th grade. As an ELL tutor, I used the Language Experience Approach for many of my lessons. I took students on field trips, built things with them, and made food together....

...for nine years. Over those nine years, I have taught reading, math, science and social studies. I have also learned to adapt lessons for students that have learning disabilities or may learn in a less conventional manner. My greatest goal as a teacher and tutor, is to foster a love of learning within my students and empower them to seek out and demand a fulfilling and well rounded education for themselves. I look forward to...

...child in developing their own potential, confidence, and learning styles. I believe that all children have something special that they can bring to the classroom community. I am committed to creating a safe, equitable, and welcoming environment that supports students growth. I am committed to encouraging my students to express themselves and embrace the differences of others. I will incorporate hands-on learning, social-emotional learning, cooperative learning, and individual work that engages and activate students' learning....

Hello! My name is Rc and I am an experienced English tutor who loves to help people improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities. I am a Creative Writer and believe that understanding story is one of the ways we can understand the world. I am flexible so reach out to me and we can set up a meeting! Talk to you soon!

...in Elementary Education with an English Language emphasis, and a Masters in Non-profit Management and Leadership, with an emphasis on Education. Additionally, I've received coursework for exceptional education (special ed.) and have worked extensively with students with special needs. I've tutored students for a total of 8 years. My favorite subjects to tutor are Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. My ideal students fall between grades 1 through 6. Outside of the academia, I enjoy hobbies such...

...development, advanced reading fluency/comprehension, and elevated vocabulary studies. I am especially knowledgeable about English writing skills, which make me an exceptional writing tutor. I am a multilingual person with a deep Spanish fluency background. Spanish is my second favorite subject to teach in addition to Psychology...Forensics. I have taught world language: Spanish at an International Baccalaureate Primary Programme Program school for five years. I enjoy negotiating meaning with my students. I listen well to your...

...general elementary subjects and Family and Consumer Education. I also have worked at private schools in the elementary school area with coursework emphasizing reading and math. I tutored reading for struggling readers as an added duty at one of these schools. I also did reading assessment testing on a part-time basis. I worked for the Boys and Girls Club part-time in an after school enrichment program that emphasized improving reading and math skills. In tutoring...