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Barbara

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I am a recently retired teacher with 28 years of experience in elementary education. I have taught various kinds of students and all subjects.I extensively used technology as I implemented the Common Core standards and developed critical thinking skills in my students.I believe my strength is my wide range of experience with many different kinds and styles of learners.I have worked with English language learners,assisted mainstreaming special education students and taught gifted students in a visual and performing arts program.It is key to find out where a student is starting from and then work towards an agreed upon academic goal. I am the mother of two sons,ages 24 and 13,so I know about students from a parent's perspective. I am enthusiastic about assisting students reach their academic goals as well as become avid lifetime learners,by encouraging them to be curious about life and the amazing world we live in. I do this myself by being a reader,beginning painter and birdwatcher.For me teaching has always been a calling,so I look forward to creating an individualized,challenging,yet fun,learning plan for students.

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Barbara’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: San Jose State University - Bachelors, Natural Sciences

State Certified Teacher

Hobbies

painting,birdwatching,hiking,avid reader,knitting

Tutoring Subjects

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

6th Grade

Art

College English

Comparative Literature

Drawing

Earth Science

Ecology

Elementary Math

Elementary School

Elementary School Math

Elementary School Reading

English

English Grammar and Syntax

ESL/ELL

Essay Editing

High School English

Homework Support

Life Sciences

Literature

Math

Other

Painting

Reading

Science

Study Skills

Study Skills and Organization

Summer

Writing

Q & A

What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?

Currently I am using manipulatives for math, and a Chromebook to access websites. I also like to use a whiteboard for students to readily work on problems with a variety of markers, plus colored pencils and crayons for other assignments. I have high interest books at their level and incentives to reward their progress. If needed I generate practice pages from carefully chosen websites to provide additional reinforcement.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

In the first session I like spend a little bit of time getting to know each, sharing some of our interests or hobbies. Depending on the age of the student I might have them do a short writing sample about themselves. Then I want to know what they are having difficulty with and explore what is blocking their progress. I will ask or infer what they hope to accomplish out of our sessions. I also try and find out what kind of learning style they have by observing them as we work together. From the information that I get, I begin to implement strategies and devise plans to make them successful in reaching their academic goals.

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