These days, there is so much pressure on children to excel in school. In particular, public school systems across Ohio have struggled with teaching children how to be successful readers. While diverse literacy curriculums and programs are abundant, children still continue to struggle. Why is this? I believe it’s because educational success in any field, especially reading, takes more than academic knowledge. It’s also about learning to be confident, believing in yourself, and being taught with love and purpose.

We can all agree that reading is an essential skill, but let’s face it. Kids don’t care about the future. They live in the now! So, how do we help our children see that learning to read is important? 

We must foster a TRUE LOVE of reading by connecting with children’s interests and showing them just how fun and meaningful it can be to their own lives. 

I believe my teaching method is successful because I create a space in which children can leave behind the grades and intimidating structure of the classroom and dive into the magical world of reading. The more children practice reading, the better they get and the more motivated they will be to keep going.

SO, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started!



MY TUTORING PHILOSOPHY

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    Tutoring is for Everyone!

    I believe that no matter the age, everyone is a lifelong learner, which means that it is never too late to learn something new! Tutoring is not just for students who are behind on their learning goals. It’s also for students who are on track and may need more of a challenge, people who are interested in learning something different than what the usual curriculum provides, or anyone looking to expand their educational horizons. The great part about 1-on-1 tutoring is that I am able to tailor my lessons to the specific learning needs of my students, so they can reach their learning goal, whatever it may be, as quickly as possible.

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    Encouraging True Connection

    My goal is to foster long-term, meaningful connections to my students and the community. How do I do this exactly? Well, I find listening to be a great start! I care about your learning journeys and struggles, and strive to learn a little bit about you personally to help factor in your own experiences with our learning goals moving forward. I am also a huge fan of fostering some good, old-fashioned connections through in-person tutoring. However, since I do understand that virtual learning is the best option for some, I offer that as a learning option as well!


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    A No Frills Strategy

    As a child (and also an adult in college) I found that fancy terminology often was a barrier to grasping the main point of a lesson. While it may be required for teachers to introduce such topics as Latin roots, R-controlled vowels, or diphthongs, sometimes the terms themselves can be a little scary or off-putting. I focus on breaking these concepts down into normal language by simply encouraging comprehension and fluency IN CONTEXT.  What does this mean? I believe students need to see what they are learning in everyday, practical, real-world settings. No fancy language, theories, or frills! 

Subjects Taught

  • Does your child need some extra reading practice? Look no further! In each thirty-minute class, your child will:

    • Practice and review sight words

    • Have one-on-one reading practice in which they will read a book aloud

    • Participate in a storytime in which they get to choose a book to be read to them

    • Have tons of reading fun!

    If requested, a reading assessment will be conducted during the very first class. However, if your child has an IEP that you would like to share with me, that is fine as well. 

    If your child is in need of homework help, you are welcome to bring reading homework along to the lesson! Your child may bring their own books, and I also have my own materials.

    Classes are conducted virtually via Google Meet or in-person at the Tuscarawas County Public Library.

    Pricing:

    • 30-minute session: $13.00

    • 45-minute session: $19.00

    • 60-minute session: $25.00

    *Payment is accepted via PayPal, CashApp, or check.

  • I teach all levels of Spanish language and grammar. My current offerings include:

    Spanish I

    This is for the beginners! Get started by learning basic vocabulary and verb tenses, such as the present and preterite tense. Learn to introduce yourself, shop for groceries, order in a restaurant and more. Additionally, learn important facts about the Spanish-speaking world!

    Spanish II

    If you have some experience with Spanish, but need a refresher and would like to continue on your language learning journey, Spanish II is for you! Learn more advanced verb tenses, expand your vocabulary, and perfect the skills you already have!

    Spanish III

    If you’re an advanced speaker, this class will challenge you to further improve your knowledge of Spanish. In this class, we will work out any kinks, and learn the most challenging verb tenses, as well as more advanced vocabulary.

    Grammar and Conversation 

    If you’re looking to really work on grammar, improve your reading in Spanish, and get practice with conversation, this class is for you!

    Classes are conducted virtually via Google Meet or in-person at the Tuscarawas County Public Library:

    Pricing:

    • 30-minute session: $13.00

    • 45-minute session: $19.00

    • 60-minute session: $25.00

    *Payment is accepted via PayPal, CashApp, or check.

Let’s Learn Together!

Please fill out the form below if you would like to arrange tutoring sessions for your child. I will be in contact with you shortly to gather more details about availability, frequency of lessons, and anything else that you would like me to know!