Certified Tutors From Fontbonne University

...students from a lower test score to passing test score. Before my work as a teacher, I worked on a pilot program with bringing their program into a St. Louis City charter school. In this position, I worked with students from 5th to 8th grade who were reading and doing math at a 1st grade...

...received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. In my student teaching experience, I taught all subjects in a first grade classroom. I have been working as a substitute teacher at the elementary level since graduating. I have taught all subjects in grade areas from Kindergarten through sixth grade. While I am capable of tutoring...

...and study skills. I truly enjoy helping students improve in terms of reading comprehension. To borrow a colloquial phrase; you see the light bulb turn on. As a speech & language therapist of 30+ years; I am able to remediate reading comprehension difficulties at a deep level. Reading comprehension is language comprehension. At the end...

I believe that all students can learn and be successful. I also believe that all students should be given equal opportunities and guidance.... I believe that all students can learn and that each should be given equal opportunities to learn and grow.... In a first session with a student I would spend time on a personal level, getting to know him or her and what their interests are.

...hold high expectations of their students. I believe that each and every child has the capability of learning regardless of their background. I believe that when teaching material, draw upon the interest of students. I have seen success in all of my students. I care about all of my students and know that each student...

...books about hearing loss called Sophie's Tales and the creator/publisher/editor-in-chief of a quarterly magazine for kids with hearing loss called Hearing Our Way! As you can tell, I love reading, writing, and editing. My background is deaf education, which I studied for 6 years, first as an undergrad at Fontbonne University and then as a...

I am a certified teacher in elementary and Special Education. I have over five years of experience substitute teaching at the middle school and high school levels. I am especially strong in math (elementary math to algebra), spelling, writing, proofreading/editing, grammar, and organizational and study skills.

...I am also working on my master's in special education at Fontbonne University. One of my greatest desires is to be a positive influence to my peers and those who look up to me as a role model. Tutoring provides a greater reach in fulfilling that desire, therefore I am honored and blessed to work...

I love teaching Spanish! I have two sons in their early twenties. I am one of eight children. My mother was born and raised in Mexico, and my dad's parents were from Spain. That's how I learned how to speak Spanish. I also love teaching reading and writing!

...years. I have spent 17 years working with students that have special needs. I am fluent in American Sign Language. I do believe that every child can learn. One key to assisting students in their learning is linking new information to their background knowledge and building on what they already know. Another keys are thinking...