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Elaine S. for tutoring lessons in San Diego CA WyzAnt Tutoring Tutor Tutor United States

Elaine S.

Reading, Writing Excellence, Learn English, AP Tutoring, Art, Piano,

San Diego, CA (92101)

Travel Radius 15 miles
Hourly Fee $35.00
Discount $29.75 - $33.25 Save up to 15% (i)
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I hold a Masters in Education and a BA in English Literature with over 25 years experience teaching, tutoring, and motivating wonderful students.

My students tell me I am a kind, patient, and creative teacher. The parents of my students tell me that they can't believe the great results they see on the report card grades.

I will help you learn how to think build your confidence and improve your skills.

Please contact me to get started; I look forward to working with you!

Thank you,
Elaine

Elaine's Subjects

Math:
  • ACT Math
Science:
  • ACT Science
Music:
  • composition (music),
  • ear training,
  • music theory,
  • piano,
  • voice (music)
Art:
English:
  • ACT English,
  • ACT Reading,
  • Bible studies,
  • English,
  • ESL/ESOL,
  • grammar,
  • literature,
  • proofreading,
  • public speaking,
  • reading,
  • SAT reading,
  • SAT writing,
  • vocabulary,
  • writing
Test Preparation:
  • ACT English,
  • ACT Math,
  • ACT Reading,
  • ACT Science,
  • career development,
  • CBEST,
  • college counseling,
  • GED,
  • SAT reading,
  • SAT writing
Computer:
  • Adobe Photoshop,
  • desktop publishing,
  • general computer,
  • Microsoft Excel,
  • Microsoft Outlook,
  • Microsoft PowerPoint,
  • Microsoft Publisher,
  • Microsoft Windows,
  • Microsoft Word,
  • video production
Language:
Special Needs:
Elementary Education:
Business:
  • career development,
  • Microsoft Excel,
  • Microsoft PowerPoint,
  • Microsoft Word,
  • public speaking
Corporate Training:
  • career development,
  • college counseling,
  • ESL/ESOL,
  • general computer,
  • grammar,
  • Microsoft Excel,
  • Microsoft Word,
  • proofreading,
  • public speaking
Homeschool:

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a Masters in Education with over 30 years of experience teaching preschool and K-12 in both public and private schools. I taught and developed curriculum for K-6 at a private academy and am certified in -Beka curriculum and have taken over 2 years of early development training at the college level. I have my CBEST certification, as well and I am a substitute teacher at a private Episcopal school. I also have tutored K-12 and taught reading and writing at the elementary level.
I am... Read More

Phonics

I have taught reading and writing to beginning readers and to those students who wish to improve their skills at more advanced instructional levels.

I have used several approaches, including the Lindamood-Bell method and the Lippincott SQ3R instructional materials.

I am thoroughly familiar with the application of phonics instruction and the importance of phonics instruction to help beginning readers understand how letters are linked to sounds (phonemes) to form letter-sounds... Read More

Piano

I have taught piano for over 25 years. I have a Master's degree in Education and a certification in Piano Pedagogy from Hofstra University. I use both method and classical approaches, as well as chord theory to provide a solid foundation for my students.
I taught music for K-12 in a private school and designed an original curriculum which incorporates music history, ear-training and a focus on classics from the well-known masters to contemporary jazz greats.
I have an experienced, patient... Read More

Special Needs

I have a masters in education and specialized certification in developmental disabilities with my thesis in assistive learning resources and technology for the disabled.

I also earned my certification in dyslexic needs and have worked with dysphasia in a tutoring environment.

I am particularly skilled with differently abled students who are pursuing college degrees, having worked with students who are attending college and need help tailoring their learning and studying skills... Read More

ESL/ESOL

I have taught English to students whose first language is Japanese, Spanish, and French. For 25 years I have enjoyed working with ESL/ESOL students with great success. I have tutored individually and worked with corporations. Additionally, I have stewarded world-wide training conferences for administrators and engineers visiting from around the world.
I have the patience, understanding, and that is required to teach and I look for that “magic connection” that occurs when comprehension takes... Read More

Drawing

As a teacher in the field of art history, theory, and as a professional artist, I have taught and educated children and adults on the principles and elements of art, particularly the basics related to drawing.
I currently teach art privately and focus on the elements of balance, shape, form, perspective and layering techniques.
I am comfortable with several drawing media including but not limited to graphite, charcoal, pastel and craypas. I enjoy portraiture and abstract drawing using... Read More

College Counseling

I hold a Masters degree in Education with an emphasis in curriculum and technology. My skills and abilities in the areas of managing and stewarding students toward college are strong and well-developed throughout my 25 years in both private and public school teaching.
I also have successful professional experience with tutoring and training students in test-preparation, decision-making, and coaching in pursuit of a college degree.

ADD/ADHD

I have tutored students who have been challenged with ADD/ADHD in reading, writing and math. My graduate thesis (MA, Ed.) was devoted to studying the application of certain technologies and innovative teaching approaches that can assist ADD/ADHD students in reading. Recently I have worked at a professional tutoring company in Del Mar with ADD/ADHD students in a goals-focused/low stimulation environment. Here I used behavioral modification techniques and positive academic interventions within the... Read More

Art Theory

My extensive background in layout and composition in both fine art and computer graphics is substantial. I have taught both adults and children in the classroom, small group, and one on one. I am fluent in watercolor, drawing fundamentals and professional colored pencil media.
I have a portfolio of my work and can show several pieces if required. One of my most popular works in pencil is a study of an English Bulldog named Louie, which is on sepia paper in Prismaticcolor.
I have completed... Read More

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