787 Westerly Tutors

...I worked extremely hard to earn my B.S. degree and teaching license in Elementary Education grades 1-6. Most of my experience is with third grade students, but I have also worked in 1st, 2nd and 5th grades. Because of my own hard work and determination, I expect the same of all of my students and am there to support them every step of the way. In... read more

...I am currently a long-term substitute, and have the availability in the afternoons or early evenings for help with homework, projects, papers, SAT prep, proofreading... I spent the first half of the 2011-2012 school year as a long-term substitute 9th grade English teacher and had a blast while doing so. In class we covered poetry, short story, memoirs... read more

...Students who are not succeeding very often do not have any real skill in this area. A simple notetaking system like a two column format to pull the main ideas/details from the text, requires very careful reading and sustained attention! Students who are not yet successful need very close monitoring and a lot of practice before they will really own... read more

...I enjoy teaching enrichment programs in photography for students in grades 1-6. I have worked with many students who have ADD/ADHD, including my own children. I have advocated for services for students with this diagnosis; and I understand the challenges students face due to the many symptoms ADD/ADHD can exhibit which interfere with learning.... read more

...I have studied many phonics instructional practices. I teach second grade where phonics is a huge part of the curriculum. I have been playing the piano for about 11 years. I took lessons all through my middle school and high school years. I have played in concerts, orchestras, and provided accompaniment for many events. I just recently graduated... read more