834 Westwood Elementary Education Tutors

...Each student has a unique set of skills that will contribute to his/her academic success. Therefore, it is important to foster the development of study skills as early as possible since they relate so closely to student success. Some students find some tasks more challenging than others. One of my students was told by her teachers that she could... read more

...I use games and puzzles to teach spelling. I have taught Pre-K through 6th grade math. I know a variety of different ways to teach math concepts that may reach your child. I hope to make math fun for your child! I have taught every subject from the grade levels of pre-K to fifth grade and have tutored extensively in 6th grade. My degree is in elementary... read more

...Therefore, childhood peers will reject the a child with Asperger's with comments such as, “He’s strange,” or “He just doesn’t fit in.” For the Asperger's child, the result is confusion and the question, “Why do people lie? Why don’t they say what they mean?” It is impossible for an Asperger's child to recognize or conform to social norms such as... read more

...from U Penn in international relations. I have experience tutoring reading and phonics, ESL, and LSAT prep. Though I tutor students of all ages, I patiently and kindly help all of my students in the same way. I find that repetition isn't always the answer - I try to explain concepts from different angles or with examples that the student can understand... read more

...Also, another useful idea is using mnemonic techniques. Each student acquires knowledge differently, and it's important to have a tutor that is sensitive to each student's needs. Dianne With a BS in Education from The University of Houston in 1965, and a major in English, I can assist ESL/ESOL students in achieving a greater proficiency in reading,... read more