419 Gresham Grammar Tutors

...As students master sounds, I teach prefix, suffix, and root words using analogies. Reading comprehension activities like story boards, charades, and fill in the blanks make reading fun. For older students, I review phonemes. I focus the study on fluency of multi-syllabic words, prefix, suffix, and root word meaning and comprehension. Students write... read more

...These young students' challenges ranged from having trouble expressing their thoughts on paper, understanding social studies and the implications of history, having trouble concentrating on studying in books, and challenges with grammar and vocabulary. Two of my students in particular were bored with school because they were very gifted academically... read more

...In reading my students and I explore different themes and find those that make the most sense to help a child grow into an independent reader who reads for the enjoyment of it. As reading and writing are nearly interchangeable during beginning reading I include writing in teaching beginning readers to read. In math students explore ways to make... read more

I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, a post-doctoral Master's Degree in Psychopharmacology and a C.Phil. (Ph.D. Candidate) in American and European History. My extensive academic background has required me to take advanced classes in psychology, physiology and other life sciences, health, mathematics, history and social studies. My tutoring methods... read more

...Punctuation: Quotes, Abbreviations, etc. 4. Standards of Spelling & Penmanship B. Using the Literature 1. School Books 2. Newspapers & Magazines 3. Novels & Short Stories 4. Reference Materials C. Using the Mass Media 1. Folklore 2. Dramatic Performances 3. Using the Radio Effectively 4. Using TV, Movies, Films, & Internet Unit III. Learning How... read more