581 Westbury Elementary (K-6th) Tutors

...We would go once a week and spend time both one-on-one with students and then in small groups. I mostly worked with students in reading and math. By the way, I went on to become National Honor Society President and I was ranked 8th in my graduating class. My mom had trouble getting me to do my homework all through school; I had tutors off and on... read more

...It is critical for children to learn the sound associated with the letter so they will be able to blend and decode words. Letter names will not help them read, write or spell. I am trained in working with dyslexic students by Region 4 and also Orton Gillingham techniques through HISD.... read more

...I love teaching and I love tutoring. My goal is to make sure you know and understand the information. I will use any style or any resource available to me to make sure you are confident in your ability to pass and ace the class, test, exam, etc. I am certified through HISD as an Early Childhood through 4th grade teacher. I have taught in Hawaii,... read more

...I prefer to help students along by prompting them to find the answers for themselves, if those answers are available from their own materials, but sometimes a concept needs a better explanation than the books provide and the best help comes from asking those that understand those concepts well enough to explain them to others. Ultimately, I hope... read more

..." Then over time she was given a complex set of instructions that she properly followed. Eventually, she believed enough in herself to properly follow elaborate instructions on her own. The same approach works well for study skills. First, pinpoint the challenge. Second, ask the student to establish a unique method or approach (usually through questioning)... read more