1,485 Philadelphia 1st Grade Tutors

...I use many different type exercises to increase phonemic awareness and practice phoneme segmentation. Practice in these areas increases a child's reading ability. It also helps then to decode unfamiliar words so that they are able to become proficient and successful readers. I previously tutored a child who was in ESL. He had just moved here about... read more

...I have also been a business strategy consultant during my graduate studies, where I was the chief proofreader, presenter and travel coordinator for my group, meaning I can put together disparate pieces of a project effectively. Now, I am a customer service manager, where I hold weekly classes to teach companies and individuals how to use my company's... read more

...I've accommodated a wide variety of students including ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, and dyslexia. I am passionate about reaching every learner and committed to making sure each child succeeds. I look forward to hearing from you! I hold a B.S. in Elementary Education from Cairn University. I am PA certified to teach... read more

...By my second semester assisting the course, I felt prepared and confident in my methods having prepared students and watched them improve their grades and self-confidence the previous semester. After this achievement I was honored to be asked to assist the intermediate general chemistry course for the students I had my first semester assisting.... read more

...It says, Do Not Enter!" Words literally surround us. Reading might entail getting some information, receiving enjoyment, or saving one's life. Do you see my point? I have been successful in helping both children and adults acquire or improve reading skills. Examples of specific areas that I emphasize are decoding strategies, comprehension, reading... read more