Top Phonics Tutors serving Olathe
Miyako: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
I have been tutoring in various subjects for nearly 15 years now. I can tutor various subjects with my strengths being in Reading, Languages, Literature, History and Science. I am best with math through 12th grade. I have experience helping students pass their GED and I can help with all of the sections including math, science, and reading. I am fairly proficient in Spanish, though I read and comprehend it better than I speak it.
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Todd: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...remember. I even tutored my peers in high school! I have professionally taught all elementary subjects in both public and elementary school. My favorite subjects are math, science, language arts and theater. I am a full time father, an occasional actor and improvisational performer as well a basketball coach. I have multiple college degrees but the most satisfaction I receive comes from working with kids. Combining enthusiastic energy with positive reinforcement and a touch of...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Ishana: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...Biology with a Biochemistry emphasis and minoring in Music, on the pre-med track. I am passionate about healthy living, mentally and physically. I love to tutor students in a variety of subjects, but I specifically enjoy and have experience in tutoring on ACT/SAT, college applications, and AP classes. I think that every human has the potential to learn and succeed in their field of interest with perseverance and right attention from a mentor.
Education & Certification
Washington University in StLouis - Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
Linda: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...with the right light, we can each continue on that journey throughout or lives. No one person understands or internalizes each lesson in exactly the same way, although many of the basic principles are the bases for this understanding and future growth. It is here where we are charged to help others understand in a manner that best accommodates their learning, and then empower them with the tools (and desire) to seek out those answers...
Education & Certification
University of Northern Iowa - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Baker University - Masters, Education
Emily: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...Orleans, with a BA in History, as well as a magna cum laude graduate with a Master's degree in Education from the University of Kansas. I am licensed in general and special education, as well as ESL. I also lived as an exchange student in Germany, and enjoyed the process of learning another language. I have 7 years of teaching experience in special education, elementary education, and early childhood education, and am looking forward to...
Education & Certification
University of New Orleans - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Kansas - Masters in Education, Early Childhood Special Education
Zach: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...I also have a Master's Degree in Business Education. I enjoy helping people achieve success in whatever they aim to do. I love exploring the creativity of world building in a story as much as I love helping someone get over their nervousness when speaking in public. I pride myself in being able to identify and implement strategies to achieve goals. It's never a matter of if a person CAN do something or not but...
Education & Certification
Emporia State University - Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Emporia State University - Masters in Education, Business Teacher Education
Danica: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...masters, I found that my passion lied more in language and communication which led me to pursue a masters in speech-language pathology. I will be graduating with a Masters of Arts in December. During my extensive time as a student, I have worked as a teaching assistant which lends itself well to tutoring. I love helping other students grasp the knowledge they need to continue on with their careers. I have also worked with younger...
Education & Certification
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
The University of Texas at Tyler - Master of Science, Psychology
University of Kansas - Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Education & Certification
UMKC - Bachelor in Business Administration, Entrepreneurial Studies
UMKC - Master of Arts, Arts, General
Sharon: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...levels. I home-schooled my 3 children for 4 years before enrolling them in a Christian School, where I taught High School Spanish for 9 years. I have a BRE (Bachelor of Religious Education); ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International); and have been a chaplain of Boy Scouts of America for 4 years. I love the Spanish language and feel that anyone who can achieve the art of learning it has opened a whole new horizon...
Education & Certification
Prairie Bible College - Unknown, Education
Dezarae: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...to become an elementary principal or college professor teaching pre-service teachers. My present plans are to obtain a second masters degree in Special Education due to the high need in our district. My passion is to invest in strategic reading strategies, in classrooms, as well as assisting teachers in implementing best teaching practices in the classrooms. This is to ensure that they are effective, challenging and developmentally appropriate, for students to gain necessary reading skills...
Education & Certification
Kansas State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University - PHD, Educational Leadership
Stephanie: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...to teach a variety of grade levels including 6th, 4th, and 2nd. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about math and reading. There is nothing more fulfilling than helping a young person recognize their potential and giving them tools to help them succeed. I believe a solid, well-rounded education is undeniably one of the most important things in life. In my spare time I enjoy playing with my twin daughters,...
Education & Certification
Washburn University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher
Qays: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...end of each semester with my students. Prior to college, I have had tutoring experience with students from K-12 years in many different subjects including Reading and Comprehension, Mathematics (Algebra to Calculus 3), Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science), and History. Leading sessions in these subjects with students helped them improve their proficiency in all areas and build on their learning skills. Having this knowledge, I also provide tutoring services for the ACT. As a...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 32
Sadie: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...I recently graduated from UMKC where I studied by Bachelor's Degree in French! I am fluent in French and can also speak basic Arabic. I worked as a tutor for the last two years to help ESL students to learn English, or write college-level academic papers. I also have experience tutoring various math subjects, and I enjoy this just as much as tutoring English related subjects. I enjoy working with students of any age and...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelors, Language and Literature - French
Daniele: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...I get really excited about learning/re-discovering things and subsequently about teaching those things to my students. I believe that education is the best way to expand not only your mind, but to improve your situation and quality of life. When I'm not teaching, I love to read, make jewelry, travel, watch Doctor Who and play with my cat, Oedipus. I am also just starting to train for 5Ks, but I am not the biggest fan...
Education & Certification
Missouri State University - Bachelor in Arts, German and Latin
University of Missouri Kansas City - Master of Arts, TESOL
State Certified Teacher
Amanda: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...from William Jewell College in 2012 with a B.A. in English Language and Literature. I also hold a minor degree in Spanish. While in university, I studied abroad in Oxford, England as part of my school's honors program and caught the travel bug. After working for a software company for a few years, I moved to South Korea to teach ESL. There, I taught a range of ages and skill levels, from kindergarten phonics to...
Education & Certification
William Jewell College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Denise: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...children are unique and need a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. I have my Bachelor's in Education from Washburn University in Topeka and a Masters in Leadership from Baker University in Overland Park, KS. I tutor students in reading, language arts, writing, and grammar. These subjects are my favorite and my area of expertise. When I was teaching in the classroom I taught elementary grades 3-6 (all subject...
Education & Certification
Washburn University - Bachelor of Science, Education
Baker University - Masters in Education, Organizational Leadership
Elise: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...from Tuacahn High School for The Arts, and I have been working on my degrees since. I've received two awards throughout my schooling for being an Advanced Math Student - Once in 8th grade and another in Sophomore Year. I always excelled in math subjects and my students feel the difference! I truly love math and I like to think of it as a puzzle to solve. I also believe that there are no unintelligent...
Education & Certification
Utah Tech University - Associate in Arts, Mathematics
Andrew: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...large family, so tutoring my siblings became part of the school day. I am a photographer because I enjoy finding the detail even in the subjects that cause us pain and seeing the beauty in the frustration that leads to success. I am a world traveler that enjoys learning about different cultures and seeing how different people think and enjoy life. I work in cancer clinical research, growing up with a medical condition, I desire...
Education & Certification
Johnson County Community College - Associate in Science, Health Information Technology
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Michael: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...been an educator throughout my adult life--as a trainer, coach, teacher, and tutor. Over the past 20 years, all of my work as an educator, both as a classroom teacher and as a tutor, has been with non-native speakers of English from a wide variety of countries and languages. I have lived and worked in seven countries, and I have traveled to many others. In doing so, I have enjoyed, most of all, the wonderful...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Education, Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
University of Central Missouri - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Danielle: Olathe Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Olathe, KS
...Childhood Education Certificate, so I am licensed to teach students Birth-6th grade. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Educational School and Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Mental Health Practices in Schools at the University of Missouri. I am in my second year of teaching Kindergarten. Prior to teaching Kindergarten, I participated in a year long internship where I student taught in third grade. In addition to this, I preservice taught in grades 1-5,...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
University of Missouri-Columbia - Masters in Education, Counseling Psychology
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All children need to understand phonics before they can understand reading at an elementary school level. One-on-one tutoring in Olathe, KS, can afford your child the ability to fine-tune their phonics skills by asking questions and getting immediate feedback.
Phonics is the skill of putting together isolated sounds of letters (phonemes) and groups of letters into word sounds that are essential to reading effectively. Phonetics is about how speech sounds, while phonics is about applying those sounds to the written words that represent those sounds. Some children understand syllables and valuables but struggle with sound to word matching, or hearing and making rhymes. Those are key reading and writing skills. Most young children struggle with some elements of phonics. All children need to understand how various phonemes translate to written words, and how the written words are supposed to sound when spoken. A child who falls behind in acquiring this skill will definitely struggle with reading and writing.
Call us today to find phonics tutors in Olathe to try to help your child do well with this important subject. Your child's tutor will be an expert in teaching all aspects of phonics and solving any related learning challenges. The tutor can work with you and your child to identify learning needs and goals. Whether your child needs a complete course in phonics, from simple vowels and simple consonants, to constructing written sentences from spoken words or just coaching on specific aspects of word sounds and their written counterparts, expert tutoring is a great way to address those needs. The tutor will then create lessons, coach your child through those lessons, and assess their progress. This systematic approach is a great way to build a solid foundation in reading and writing skills.
An expert phonics tutor in Olathe, KS, can work at a time that is most convenient for you and your child. A patient and accommodating tutor will agree on a schedule that works for you and your child. The tutor can meet your child at your home or in another physical location. Tutors also conduct face-to-face tutoring sessions over the Internet using an online learning platform. With those three meeting options available it should be easy to set up sessions that work for your child and the rest of the family.
Try to help your child understand phonics now, with a little expert help. A personal phonics tutor in Olathe might make a world of difference in your child's grades and confidence.
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