Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in North Bay, CA

...I've learned much more from students than they've learned from me. The breadth of my experience has been working with students of diverse cultural backgrounds and students with varying exceptionalities. While tutoring for Orange County Public Schools, I saw the power that one-on-one tutoring had on kids. The hunger, appreciation, and growth my tutees displayed motivated me to obtain certification so that I could teach full-time. I value community, team-work, hard-work, persistence, and humor; I...

...school and needed help in time management, math, Spanish, History, and Biology. My favorite subjects to tutor are History (because I love it and I am a History major), Language Arts, and Math, but I am willing to help each student with whatever they need. Two of the students I tutored were able to get their D and F averages up to C's and B's in just a few months with my help. My tutoring...

...educators assume a large range of roles to support student success. Educators function as “knowledge brokers” by finding creative techniques to transfer knowledge to students in authentic, individualized ways. In addition, teachers often are role models, cheerleaders, and mentors. While it is important to recognize each student’s needs and strengths, it is equally vital to know them as a person with unique interests, hobbies and values. When a teacher strives to understand their students on...

...with and to overcome language and cultural barriers through patience, understanding, and a good sense of humor. While I enjoy teaching the mechanics of Englishwhether as a first language or secondmy true love is Literature. As an undergrad at UCSD I tutored small groups of fellow students in writing fiction and poetry, leading workshops and facilitating peer critique. I was also one of two undergraduate students invited to enroll in UCSD's first MFA poetry workshop....

...my expertise is working with K-6 students in math, reading, writing and standardized test taking, I've tutored students K-12 on algebra, geometry, English (including all AP courses) and history courses. I'm also qualified as a tutor for public speaking including composition and delivery. My style of teaching involves incorporating technology, games, and creative activities that help build true understanding, not just memorize facts and information. Outside of the educational realm, I'm an avid reader, a...

...and that's exactly what I do. I work with every student on their individual needs. As a teacher, I am patient and considerate. I deliver all my lessons in a calm, even tone; I do not believe in yelling at students when they are struggling. I invite all my students to ask any questions about a subject during our sessions; no question is stupid--ask any question as many times as you need to. I moved...

...and continuing education classes. I have been highly trained to teach non-native English speakers (ESL) to read, write, and speak English. Although I love teaching all subject areas, teaching native (or non-native) English speakers how to read and write is a real passion of mine. I believe that active participation (activities/movement built into learning) helps students learn faster and retain more. The use of visual aides and manipulatives (tangible objects for students to use while...

...includes working with Grades K-6 in all areas, including study skills as well as organizational skills. I believe in teaching skills that your child will be able to carry with him/her through all their years of schooling, allowing them to be as successful and independent as possible. My teaching style is relaxed and incorporates a sense of humor; tutoring can be fun and not approached as working overtime for your child. Wilson Multi-sensory reading program...

...ability to effectively communicate. I have experience tutoring at both the SAT and GRE level; as a Graduate Assistant Instructor for the past three years, I have taught undergraduate composition classes, working with students to improve their communication and essay-writing techniques. I believe that my creative approach to teaching, my patience, and my experience as both student and instructor make me an excellent tutor. When not involved in academics I also enjoy sports, spending time...

I've always known I wanted to teach. Once I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology/Neuroscience, I decided to pursue a Masters degree in Education. I love working with classrooms full of students, but I also love working with people one-on-one. I find that when the tutor has a chance to zero in on and accommodate a students' individual needs and learning style, the experience becomes more productive and enjoyable for everyone involved.