English: Reading, Writing, Literature (K-12) / All Subjects (K-4)

My name is Vicky. I have worked with children and adults in a variety of settings, currently tutoring in a school for K-8. My area of concentration is English - I love literature, stories, writing, words used well - so excitement about reading tends to exude from me quite naturally!

Because I was born and raised in another country (Brazil) and had the wonderful opportunity to learn two languages simultaneously, I was constantly surrounded by friends wanting to learn English. Consequently, I developed an ability to come at the learning process from a variety of perspectives.

I think reading aloud to any age is crucial in developing reading and listening skills, and that the exploration of various styles can be instructive in honing one's skills for any subject matter. My older son (now 24) had an IEP in high school after being diagnosed with ADHD, and my younger brother had several serious learning issues that persist even today. These experiences have heightened my sensitivity for and knowledge of multiple intelligences, and the richness of various learning styles.
All of these things have instilled a great deal of patience and excitement in me for the learning process, and I look forward to working with students!

Vicky's Subjects

English:	ACT English, ACT Reading, English, ESL/ESOL, grammar, proofreading, reading, SAT reading, SAT writing, TOEFL, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	ACT English, ACT Reading, GED, PSAT, SAT reading, SAT writing, SOL, TOEFL
Language:	ESL/ESOL, Portuguese, TOEFL
Special Needs:	ADD/ADHD, phonics
Elementary Education:	grammar, phonics, reading, spelling, study skills, vocabulary
Sports/Recreation:	cooking, fitness, sewing
Corporate Training:	ESL/ESOL, grammar, Portuguese, proofreading
Homeschool:	English, ESL/ESOL, reading, SAT reading, study skills, writing

Writing

I feel that growing up bilingual has considerably enriched my ability to communicate through writing. I received a strong background in grammar, and read incessantly in both languages. I have kept journals since I was a child, and pay close attention to how writers express themselves.
As a tutor, recognizing that vocabulary and themes differ from age to age, of course, I emphasize the "tools" of the trade (grammar, vocabulary, spelling, sentence structure, etc.) so that the students can achieve... Read More

Portuguese

I was born and raised in Brazil, went through the Brazilian public school system through all but one year of high school (which I completed in the USA), and have taught Portuguese to several students over the past few years. I continue to be fluent in the language.

English

My undergraduate degree is in English, but my training began early on with my parents. My mother was an English teacher with a passion for writing, literature and grammar. My father brought his own exacting communicative skills to his work, and appreciated nothing more than a speaker (formal or informal) who could express him or herself eloquently.

My own love of literature, of good writing, of words, and good grammar have been nurtured over the years as I have pursued my own interests... Read More

ESL/ESOL

My English background and fluency in both Portuguese and English, along with work with students learning English as a second language, have helped me to hone skills needed for tutoring successfully in this area.

Fitness

I worked for 5+ years with the Zacharias-Ganey Health Institute in Richmond, VA. I taught in the weight management program (weights, cardio, nutrition), and also taught water and land aerobics and spinning classes. I eventually moved solely into water fitness, both deep and shallow water.
For 3 years, I worked as an in-house fitness trainer for elderly clients for a company called "Fit-In-Your-Body". I designed an exercise plan based on the client's health issues and fitness level, and met... Read More

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Education

Iowa State University Presbyterian School of Christian Ed (Master's)

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