Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Pawtucket, RI

...an educator, it is my mission to make sure that every child achieves his/her goals. I am originally from Orlando, FL but relocated to Massachusetts a little over a year ago. I went to the University of Central Florida where I obtained my Bachelors in Elementary Education. I have six years experience in education and five years experience as a tutor. I love spending time outdoors with my family and watching sporting events.

...writing center tutor I helped students of various skill levels promote clarity and eliminate ambiguity in their writing. Additionally, I have helped students develop close reading strategies across the humanities, particularly in the area of U.S. History, one of my personal favorite subjects. My approach to tutoring tends to revolve around questions; I often begin sessions simply by having the student describe what it is they wish to gain from the time we have and...

...consider myself an actor, director, and educator. I'm currently a theatre advisor at a high school in Boston. I have been tutoring since I was in high school myself, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where I'm from. I believe that all students deserve a chance to succeed, and strive to personalize my teaching style to best suit my students' needs. I tutor in: Theatre, Acting, Audition prep (Theatre), English Literature, Spanish Literature, Conversational Spanish, and...

...YMCA, and as an editor at many school papers, so I have lots of training in language and in offering essay support. While I enjoy tutoring in all subjects, I especially love English (and any type of writing), Social Studies, History, and Spanish. I'm also dyslexic, so I had to overcome a little more difficulty than many of my peers to learn how to read and write, but now those are two of my favorite...

...students as they prepare for the exams. Besides nurturing interests in many academic areas over the years, I have also sharpened strong communication skills by frequently discussing materials with my instructors and fellow students. To check if I've mastered a particular concept, I often try to imagine how I would explain it to others. I believe strong oral communication, along with an enthusiasm for the material, is crucial to a satisfying learning experience, and I...

...but I believe that a well-rounded education is incredibly important and that any subject can be made applicable to any interest. A fair combination of hard work and fun is my standard for life and for teaching. I like to help students use their strengths to help balance and improve weaknesses. As a previously anxious test-taker myself, I know firsthand how challenging standardized testing can be, but I can share valuable strategies to help a...

...Seeing students gain confidence in their own learning puts a smile on my face every time. I started tutoring for students who were in the hospital and could not be present in their classrooms. It was such a special job and I have since been tutoring every weekday since! I typically work with elementary students who struggle with their literacy, but have worked with elementary math and other subjects such as science and social studies.

...through the writing process, I bring patience, encouragement, and structure to each session. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in English and Elementary Education and my Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Framingham State University. I am a licensed educator in both Elementary Education grade 1-6 and English as a Second Language. My academic background gives me a strong foundation in both subject matter and educational techniques. I tutor a range of subjects, specializing in Early...

...Next I'm looking ahead to an extended hiking trip along the Continental Divide Trail in Colorado this summer. Backpacking and canoeing are my preferred modes of travel. I'm available to tutor anything English related- grammar, vocabulary, reading, essay writing, essay editing, college essay writing and editing, and the GRE verbal and analytic writing sections. My availability is flexible and includes evenings and weekends. I'm passionate about English, and I hope to share my enthusiasm with...

I have been working with students of all ages for several years. I take a personal approach with each student, learning their strengths, weaknesses, and ways of learning. I am a creative instructor and use visuals, verbal cues, and games to assist students in their learning. I am a passionate instructor and child care professional striving to assist as many students as possible.

...once they understand how it works. I use different methodologies to determine how best to teach each student - are you a visual learner? Let's draw pictures! Auditory? Let's talk! Kinetic? Let's use some manipulatives! Let's make math FUN! I also teach music and can help with AP Music Theory, and am a published author and have experience as an editor for a small book publisher, so I can help with writing and with reading...let's work...

...for 19 years and love it. I especially love teaching reading - using up to date research techniques following the science of reading. I do enjoy making math fun and hands on as well. I am a mom to a 13 year old girl and 7 year old boy, so I have more than a few management and engagement techniques up my sleeve. I am looking forward to working with you and your child!

...Throughout my life, I have fueled my passion for helping students succeed through a variety of careers, including serving as an AmeriCorps member for City Year, supervising elementary tutors and mentors, and am currently working as a high school guidance counselor. I have a BA degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University and a MA degree in School Counseling from Northern Kentucky University. I hope that as your tutor, I can show you ways...

...the future. This means a lot of my coursework has centered around child development, how they learn and grow. My education and experience spill over into my volunteer work, where I tutor and mentor children ages K-12. My main subject is ELA/ ESL, because that is what most of the kids I work with have difficulty understanding. However, I also tutor U.S. History because I love it! I can still name all 50 states in...

...what they were excited to write about - I found that often students were intimidated by writing, but when I asked questions and listened, they quickly realized they had something they wanted to say and gained confidence in their writing. I gained more tutoring experience after college working for ScorePlus Academics for over a year and a half. I worked with all ages, but particularly high school students studying for college admissions tests. I taught...

...over five years I have been helping adults to lear English as a second language. As an adult I too learned to speak a foreign language and I understand the commitment and motivation it takes to succeed. I enjoy helping others meet their personal goals and it gives me great children to watch children become competent in their schooling. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, reading and homeschooling my elementary aged son.

...education and spaces that I wish I had access to as a young person. My professional career thus far has helped me to establish my own values and philosophy for helping children. Both in my work, and everyday, I strive to make the world a safer place for children, and honor their needs. While I have listed many subjects as potential areas of focus, I am most passionate about tutoring in Writing, Reading, Developmental Biology,...

...of my students. In addition to my integration of technology into the curriculum in my sessions, I offer a variety of approaches to the disciplines. Although coverage of material is crucial, it is more important to teach students skills than things; also, students learn skills best through an interactive teaching style that demands their participation and challenges their abilities. Certainly, all students need grounding in their disciplines, and direct instruction has its place but I...

...techniques of which to best learn different types of material for both myself and the students I have worked with in the past. I enjoy helping people learn and reach their full potential and it is my aim to foster student learning on an individual basis. Understanding that each person learns in a different way at a different rate has allowed me to fully engage in both one on one as well as small group...

...what i can do to enhance their knowledge. In the end of each lesson, I believe it is important to relate each concept to the bigger picture and out of classroom experience. I allow children to understand that we are not just learning because we are in a classroom, but it helps us positively in the world we live in. Knowledge can only enhance ourselves and those around us to be the best we can...