304 Olympia 1st Grade Tutors

...I have taught ESL/ESOL to high school students and adults. I have taught elementary and middle school, and could help children with English for school. I have taught all levels, from beginners to advanced. I have also worked with students from a wide range of education backgrounds. I can help students with listening, speaking, reading and writing... read more

...In learning study skills, we improve our reading skills in content areas, and organize the material into manageable chunks so that we can remember and apply concepts. Tools like graphic organizers, note taking formats, and schematic diagramming are used to develop conceptual hierarchies, vocabulary, key concepts, important details, cause and effect... read more

...Many of these study skills are applicable across all subject areas. In the younger grades, reading instruction is focused on sounding out words, building vocabulary, and developing fluency and expression. Comprehension is enhanced through pictures. As readers become more efficient in these skills, there is more focus on comprehension and literacy... read more

...I have also had to create my own curriculum. I have taught K-1 for 5 years. I have taught 2nd grade summer school for two years. I have worked on phonemic awareness and phonics with K-1st grade for 5 years. I also have a book on phonics for teachers that I have been using to brush up on my own phonics. I struggled with study skills at a young age... read more

...I am a published playwright, professional actor, director, recording artist and singer/songwriter with international touring experience. I lived in England for six years, touring and recording with my late guitar-legend husband and studying human relations. I have a Masters in Teaching from The Evergreen State College and am certified in English... read more