206 Olympia Handwriting Tutors

...I set clear, but reasonable and agreed on limits for off task and inappropriate behavior. When my client is non cooperative, I assert mild pressure to cooperate, but am careful not to escalate frustration. I reinforce good work with a moderate amount of praise. I have taught social studies to K-8th grade students, and would feel confident tutoring... read more

...I enjoy making that experience a meaningful and pleasant process that contributes to developing each individuals personal interests. I have a Master's degree in special education has given me a firm foundation in teaching phonics. We begin with letter identification, sound-letter identification, and basic sight words. Then, on to discriminate consonants,... read more

...In the upper grades, vocabulary and text analysis is more complex. Whatever the age of the student, developing a life-long love of the written word is the goal. My knowledge of how students learn, what they need to know, and what motivates them, is a great resource for struggling students looking for a part-time tutor. My area of expertise is helping... read more

...I am also skilled in various other subjects, and a regular substitute on the high school and elementary levels in several school districts. I have worked doing ESL with students from Okinawa, Japanese speakers, and enjoyed it very much. I also learned a lot. Because I speak Spanish enough to help with vocabulary and syntax, I will be a useful tutor... read more

...Through that experience, I developed a strong appreciation for the study of environmental science in the schools. This is an excellent way to help students become conscientious citizens, aware of the world around them, and how the way they live so closely affects that world. Great stuff for field trips, too! Human beings learn in a number of ways... read more