Barbara
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10+ years of tutoring

Barbara

Bachelors, Elementary Education (K-6) Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Masters, Curriculum and Instruction Reading Grand Canyon University
  • I have always enjoyed teaching and I know this is a special calling because I am never tired of working with children.

About Me

I am an Instructional Coach, and I specialize in reading, grades 1-12. I also assist students in preparing for state assessments and college preparation for the ACT. I have been teaching 22 years and I believe that all students can learn and with support they can be successful. I teach at a school where we put special emphasis on learning through technology, and teach kids how to productively use Google Docs, iPads, and laptops to their advantage. I feel that I am also a motivator, because students tend to want to learn when we are together. I have never run from a challenge and sometimes tutoring can be, but I am willing to go the whole distance.

Hobbies & Interests

singing gospels and writing poetry

Education

Bachelors, Elementary Education (K-6) - Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Masters, Curriculum and Instruction Reading - Grand Canyon University

Q&A with Barbara

My teaching philosophy is based on constructivism. "Constructivist teaching is based on the belief that learning occurs as learners are actively involved in a process of meaning and knowledge construction rather than passively receiving information. Learners are the makers of meaning and knowledge. Constructivist teaching fosters critical thinking and creates motivated and independent learners." Based on this theory that is where my passion and love for teaching began.
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