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Fun Facts
I work hard as a teacher and to unwind from the pressures and stress of teaching, I do karaoke singing with my husband and friends. I am also fond of going to parties, traveling and cooking. Aside from this, I am a voracious reader of novels, magazines and current events. I am also crazy about binge watching popular t.v. series and documentaries.
About Me
I am currently a teacher in the elementary level. This school year, I teach first grade in a public school in Daly City. I have been teaching in the primary grades for twenty years . I am a mother of one college student and a wife to a nurse assistant. I live in the Bay Area, a few miles about from the beautiful city of San Francisco. I am an active member and former president of Toastmasters International , a volunteer in civic and religious organizations and a participant in community events.
Experience
I have been tutoring throughout my entire career. I am often recommended by former clients to tutor children with reading and math difficulties. I have tutored students in public and private schools from pre-school to sixth grade. All through my tutoring years, I have been successful in advancing the reading levels and math skills of my students. Aside from tutoring children, I have taught English as second and foreign language to adults of different nationalities. I have taught here in th
Approach
Because of my many years of experience as a classroom teacher in the primary grades, I have become very knowledgeable of the learning abilities, learning styles , learning needs and conceptual skills of students. Therefore, my tutoring approach is largely based on my rich exposure to the pedagogical aspects of education. I prepare my lessons according to the learning styles of my students and constantly revise them to cater to their interests and aptitude. Aside from this , I tailor my tea
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I have a degree in Psychology and Education. I have several units in literature, grammar, and writing. I have tutored students in their English and Grammar subjects and have successfully helped them raise their grades.
Homework Coach Tutoring
As a tutor for more than 15 years, I am exposed to the different types of homework assigned to students from pre-school to 6th grade. With my background as a classroom teacher, I can very well coach various types and levels of homework.
Math Tutoring
As a classroom teacher, I am updated with the latest trend in math. I am a trained math teacher of the Common Core Standards. I am also knowledgeable of the other approaches in math like Singapore math, mental math, etc.
Reading Comprehension Tutoring
As a classroom teacher, I don't only know how to enhance the reading comprehension of students but I also know how to ask and write test item questions about comprehension. I teach my students the reading strategies and consequently the comprehension part of reading.
Science Tutoring
As a classroom teacher, I am trained to teach Science in different approaches like the problem based approach, unit/concept approach , research and experimental approach..
Social Studies Tutoring
I have taken several units in Humanities in college and graduate school. I have also attended conferences in the latest trend in social studies.
Study Skills Tutoring
My undergraduate and graduate degrees in Psychology and Education have equipped me in helping students enhance their study skills. My years of experience as a classroom teacher has also exposed me on how students learn best.
Writing Tutoring
I have a degree in Psychology and Education. As a teacher, I have undergone training in Writer's Workshop given by Vicky Spandl , the founder of Six Traits of Writing and Lucy Calkins, the proponent of Writer's Workshop.
ESL/ESOL Tutoring
I have taught many students whose first and primary language is not English. I have certificates in teaching English to ELs from the state of Arizona and California.
TOEFL Tutoring
I have taught English to students whose first and primary language is not English. I have taught English to Japanese, Taiwanese and Korean students
ESL Tutoring
I have certificates in teaching English as a Second Language from the state of Arizona and California. I have undergone intensive training in teaching EL and ELD students for several years.
Religion Tutoring
I have taken up 12 units of theology in college. I am knowledgeable of the doctrines of Christianity.
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