544 Firdale Reading Tutors

...Phonics plays a key role as it helps students map sounds onto spellings, enabling them to decode words. The decoding of words aids in the development of word recognition, which increases reading fluency. reading fluency improves reading comprehension as students no longer struggle with decoding words, and can concentrate on making meaning from the... read more

...I also tutored one Junior High student and a graduate school student trying to improve her English. Therefore, my teaching experience comes primarily from teaching English to Taiwanese students whose native language was Mandarin Chinese or Taiwanese. Because of that, I understand some Mandarin and can speak a little of it, as well. I also understand... read more

...I believe that all languages are acquired through actively engaging in authentic and meaningful activities such as lively conversation combined with review and mastery of the fundamentals such as grammar, reading and writing. As a tutor I think it's crucial to determine your needs, goals, desires and expectations for learning English. In essence,... read more

...I believe in customizing my tutoring to what the student needs, which may include a math refresher to fill in some gaps that may exist. I have completed coursework for an English major at the University of Washington and PhD coursework in English at Rutgers University. I can tutor reading, literature, grammar, and writing. I have significant experience... read more

...I will build on your strengths as a bridge to improving your weaknesses, all in a safe environment based on trust and personal integrity. I have taught English for 14 years in both the public and private school systems. As part of the English curriculum, I taught study skills -- reading comprehension, skimming, summarizing, analyzing, note taking,... read more