320 Olympia 2nd Grade Tutors

...Knowing how important it is that students feel comfortable when learning new and difficult material, I maintain a relaxed teaching environment, but also have high expectations. I have more than 20 years of experience as an educator, having worked students ranging in age from 18 months to 82 years. I have been a public school teacher teaching 3rd... read more

...Whether we are learning shapes, patterns, sight words, phonics, or reading stories, writing stories or learning new concepts in math, we all want to be good at what we do. I enjoy finding new ways to learn things because I believe everyone is unique in the way they learn. We learn best when we are learning about things that are especially interesting... read more

...My teaching style is to assess where students are, set goals with them (and parents), and then plan how we will get there. I'm firm, encouraging, and always positive. I believe all students have potential. All students can learn; it's up to the educator to find how to plan and guide students in meeting his or her potential. My students learn concrete... read more

...I also have many strategies for quick note taking so you understand a passage better. I have taught Scott Foresman Science curriculum. 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... read more

...My compositions are sung by many people in the world of folk and children's music. I hold teacher certification in the state of Washington and am an active guest teacher in elementary schools and high schools in three local districts. I have held continuing certification in Washington State since 1992, earning my Masters in Teaching and Teacher... read more