Award-Winning Tutors in Philadelphia, PA for Students with Reading Intervention

...am passionate about reading and writing instruction. A little about my professional and educational experiences: * Elementary school educator for over 20 years * Past recognitions have included: 2016 Teacher of the Year ( Twin Hills Elementary School), 2015 Mulroney Scholar (University of Pennsylvania), and a 2015 NJEA Hipp Foundation Grant recipient. J *Enrolled in...

I believe that as a teacher, it is my goal to adapt to each student's unique learning style. I create comprehensive and engaging lessons for my students. I focus on creating a strong rapport with my students because I believe students learn more and easier when they like their teacher.

...or stumble and be accountable for mistakes and imperfections. 5. Learning is relationship-based. Students learn best from adults they love and trust. Teachers should care enough to get to know their students' interests, families, histories, and personalities. Students should also be able to trust that their teachers see the best in them, are honest with...

...The results will go beyond grades or test scores. When you allow yourself to learn how you learn best, you can build the strategies and tools to support how you learn, regardless of subject or setting. I am passionate about what I do but it starts with you. If you are ready for this, then...

...a Bachelors Degree in English from Rutgers University and a Masters Degree in Reading from Rowan University. I have over 20 years teaching experience. I have taught children from kindergarten up to 8th grade. In addition to my degrees I have an ESL certification, an Elementary certification, and a Reading Specialist Certification. I am fluent...

...direct their reading programs. During that time I worked with children from kindergarten to grade 6, implemented teacher workshops to improve reading skills, and introduced school-wide projects to make literacy fun and exciting for students. The joy of life-long learning is a desire for my self and my students to help all achieve personal goals...

I have been a special education teacher for 18 years. I love teaching children how to read and write. I am going to the newest workshops in that field this summer. I am familiar with a lot of different programs, teaching strategies and activities. I am looking forward to working with your child.

...to blossom into engaged learners who become solid readers and writers able to create, understand, and discuss articles, essays, and stories. Every student I have ever worked with has strengths and abilities. Our first session starts identifying these assets. During each subsequent session, we work together to build a bridge between strengths and skills needed...

...Canterbury Tales also happens to be the motto of my alma mater, Illinois State University. I earned my Bachelor's in English and taught for a few years before returning for a Master's in Education. Although I taught students at the secondary level for a long time, I wasn't always a teacher. I was also a...

...and math skills. I know how to change my teaching to meet the needs of different learners. I have experience tutoring various grades both online and in-person. Your child's session with me will be time well spent. I will make learning fun so your child wants to attend the next session. I am dependable, hard-working,...

...trainings, too. I have also served as a Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and coached youth sports (tennis, water polo, and swimming) throughout my life. My specialty areas are in English as a Second Language (ESL), reading, and writing (GRE/SAT/in general). Please feel free to reach out with questions.

...of students' needs. I use assessment to drive my instruction. I use differentiated instruction to focus on the skills students need the most assistance with. I explain the goals of the lessons using an I Can... statement. I provide students with helpful Reading, Writing, and Math strategies that they can use independently. I use books,...

...Although I truly enjoy teaching all of these subject areas, I am most passionate about reading. Because it is most critical to the future success of my students, I have engaged in extensive literacy research and received training in a number of multi-sensory and specialized reading program (such as Wilson, Lindamood-Bell, Preventing Academic Failure, SRA...

...obtained my Masters in Reading degree from Wilmington University in December of 2019. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Rowan University in December of 2016. I am currently certified to teach grades K-6, and students with disabilities. I recently received my Reading Specialist certification. My favorite areas to tutor are reading, phonics...

...as details or drawing conclusions, writing and basic math. My students enjoy the instruction because of the success that they are able to achieve. I keep in close communication with parents so that can see what their child is achieving and allow me to address any of their concerns. Students work with me and also...

...temperament. In my interaction with these young, works in progress, it has always been important to approach every student differently, and not treat every child with the same methods of learning. Some children work better visuallysome, audibly. It is my responsibility, as an educator, to decipher the means to which a child learns--and learns best....

...2016-17 I volunteered with the Oberlin Tutoring Practicum, helping struggling kindergarteners develop basic literacy and appropriate classroom behavior. While working in New York City as a theatrical technician, I also worked as the Lighting Director at a high-school drama program, where I mentored students in technical theater and guided them through the lighting design process....

My teaching practice is focused on recognizing the unique brilliance of every learner by empowering individual learning styles toward successful achievement.

...New Jersey. I have 6+ years teaching, and have had the opportunity to work with students from all over the world. I've lived in Spanish-speaking countries for a number of years and graduated with a degree in Spanish literature, so I'll be able to help you get where you want to go in your language...

...to twenty-one.I have taught English, Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, Spanish, Corrective Reading, reading intervention programs, English as a Second beginning to advanced levels.I have also prepared my students to take the state standardized tests.I believe that education is necessary for students to have a better quality of life.I enjoy helping students to overcome...