Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Stockton, CA

...I had the pleasure of teaching in classrooms for students with special needs, as well as basic education settings. Throughout my teaching career, I've worked with students of all ages, in a wide variety of subjects. Regardless of the age or content, my greatest joy comes when I I see the incredible expression on a student's face that tells me, "Now I understand. I can do this!" When I'm not busy teaching, I enjoy photography,...

I am currently serving as the Assistant Principal for STEM Middle Academy in Springfield, MA. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals.... I would try to relate the concept being taught to something familiar or tangible to get them excited/engaged.... I would use both formative and summative assessments to determine if students are learning the material.... I would highlight and narrate the positive growth they make and continue to encourage them...

...belief that the reason for this was a lack of understanding my personal learning style. My Philosophy is that adaptability is the key to teaching anyone a new concept. I've been in Real Estate for over 15 years and am also pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. I am highly proficient in the following areas: 1. English / English Literature 2. Real Estate / Property Management 3. Law Enforcement 4. Legal Research Additionally, I am...

...and I love helping students succeed. I taught middle school for two years. In addition, I have 4 years of tutoring experience in elementary and middle school math and reading. When working with students, I like to incorporate a variety of teaching methods because each student has an individual learning style. I incorporate games and activities as part of the tutoring session. I believe when learning is fun, the student retains more information. Outside of...

...Partners in Milpitas, Villa El Salvador in Peru, and finally my university's Center for Academic Success, where I tutored at the collegiate level. Each experience was completely unique and shaped me into the tutor and person that I am today. Reading Partners taught me how to adapt a given curriculum to an individual student's goals and needs. Villa El Salvador taught me how to connect with students from a completely different linguistic and cultural background....

...so much from my students including more effective ways to teach a topic, thinking outside of the box, among so much more. And I am continually amazed at their resilience, acceptance for others, and desire to learn. While teaching, I love to try new and inventive ways of teaching an idea. My goal is to get the student involved in their learning and eventually to direct their own learning with the hopes of each one...

...school all the way through college. I tutor in English, Art, Phonics, Reading, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Writing, essay editing, some test prep, and, of course, Psychology. I feel that my strengths lie in the areas of Psychology, Writing, Reading, and Essay Editing. I am passionate about enabling and empowering students within the realm of education (hence my current course of study) and can see this translating into every tutoring session. I want to make...

...by my passion for education, and nothing thrills me more than seeing the spark of understanding in my students. Put simply, I do not stop until I've found a way to explain the material in a way that truly makes sense for my students. There's always another way to apporach a topic, and I'm happy to try until we've found what works. I credit this for why I am fortunate enough to be a top-rated...

...and knowledge comes through reading and writing. Literacy is the path to liberty, independence, and fulfillment and I want to help students succeed in their reading and writing to empower them to freedom. One of my favorite historical books is The Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglas. In his autobiography, Douglas, a former slave, describes how his masters kept him enslaved by making it illegal for slaves to learn to read and write. However,...

I like literature and performing arts most in life. I tend to incorporate both into classes to blend into textbook work. If you're looking for a more creative approach to language, that's what I provide. I have plenty of books and media that I've used myself to further my own studies.... I believe in going with the flow of nature. One must walk before they can run and crawl before they can walk.... I like to...