392 Tacoma 5th Grade Tutors

...Phonics is best mastered with the presentation of short vowel sounds, followed by long vowel sounds, with blends and consonant digraphs being offered upon mastery of the vowels. This method is supported by the Modern Curriculum Press Reading Series. I used this method for five years in kindergarten and all students were reading by January. In my... read more

...I have written many papers while working on my Masters in curriculum and instruction and continue to write many while working on a Masters in instructional design. I have graded many writing papers during my 16 year career Chicago Public Schools. I am a certified teacher in the state of Illinois. I taught elementary school for 16 years. I am certified... read more

...I have been a tutor in Tacoma School District since January 2011. I have tutored over 20 children in grades K-5 in literacy. I have found tutoring to be a fulfilling experience for me and the children as well. I have worked with K-5th grades and adults in learning and improving their reading skills. Last year I tutored 16 children in reading and... read more

...I also teach beginner piano to adults and children. I believe that learning can be a fun and interesting experience for students of any age and that it should relate to real-life experiences. I know what it is like to struggle in a certain subject area or try to learn a foreign language and I have taught children with special needs, so I have a... read more

...My art experience includes academic and professional training. I have over 12 years of experience with painting including oil, acrylic, and watercolor. My experience with Microsoft Outlook includes over 10 years of professional use. My familiarity with the program includes the use of mail, tasks, calendars, advanced inbox options, and non-technical... read more