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Effective Reading Basics Teacher
Don E.

1,743 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $35
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About Don


Bio

As a teacher with 24 years of teaching in the public school system, I have worked with students of all levels. I have worked with class sizes of 20 students, small groups, and individual students. Instruction was designed to meet the needs of all students whether English Speakers or speakers of other languages.

Tutoring is an excellent way of helping students resolve problems they may have in certain areas to help them grow to their maximum potential.

Since Common Core was...

As a teacher with 24 years of teaching in the public school system, I have worked with students of all levels. I have worked with class sizes of 20 students, small groups, and individual students. Instruction was designed to meet the needs of all students whether English Speakers or speakers of other languages.

Tutoring is an excellent way of helping students resolve problems they may have in certain areas to help them grow to their maximum potential.

Since Common Core was implemented, I have taught daily using the Common Core Curriculum. While Common Core has its strengths, it also has its weaknesses. I have the ability to use the strengths of the program to help the student along and compensate for its shortcomings.

I have a K-6 Teaching Credential in the state of California.

Although I have used Common Core extensively, I have also been trained in a multisensory method that was developed by speech pathologists. This program provides an excellent basis for any phonics program.

I look forward to working with you to build the necessary skills to grow into an excellent reader, speaker, and writer of the English Language!


Education

PLNU - Point Loma Nazarene University
Psychology
PLNU - Point Loma Nazarene University
Other
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

Spanish

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $35
  • Rate details: The first lesson is FREE if you are receiving your sessions online.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 3/6/2024

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a K-6 Teaching Credential in the state of California. I have 2 ESL Certificates and have completed training for Orton-Gillingham (a multisensory approach for teaching reading). I have used the teaching curriculum for grades K-3.
Handwriting

Handwriting

Orton-Gillingham Trained
Phonics

Phonics

Orrin-Gillingham Certificate and 24 years of teaching individually, small group and whole group phonics lessons.
Reading

Reading

Orton-Gillingham Trained
Vocabulary
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Ratings and Reviews


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Understanding and Knowleadgeable

When we met with Don during our first meeting, he immediately knew what my son needed help with. He has been working with him twice a week and our son has grown leaps and bounds in reading and writing. He received a positive note home this week and a positive email from his teacher. I am so proud of his progress and seeing his confidence grow has been priceless! We are so grateful for Don's patience and knowledge in helping our son thrive!

Rebecca, 68 lessons with Don

Precise and Thoughtful Reading Tutor with Excellent Communication Skills for Elementary Level Students

We are only a couple lessons in with Mr. D, but I have already appreciated his teaching style with my 2nd grader. He is detailed and precise helping my son to focus on the reading task at hand. I appreciated his initial assessment and how he jumped into addressing the gap areas in the second session. I originally was planning on doing once a week tutoring, but was impressed by his teaching technique that I changed it to twice a week in order to accelerate my son's reading capabilities.

Sanette, 10 lessons with Don

Excellent tutor

Don has been great with my girls—he quickly identified the areas they need help with and is focusing on improving their English skills. He manages to keep them engaged, even though they usually have a short attention span. So far, things are going really well!

Juliane, 10 lessons with Don

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

My son has been working with Don for a little bit now and I have already seen so much growth in my son in his reading and blending of words. It has had a great impact on his confidence as well. My son has said on several occasions that that he’s the best tutor ever!

Nicole, 45 lessons with Don

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

My son has been working with Don for a little bit now and I have already seen so much in my son in his reading and blending of words. It has had a great impact on his confidence as well. My son has said on several occasions that that he’s the best tutor ever!

Nicole, 45 lessons with Don

Experience is matter

Don is an experienced English reading tutor knowledgeable, patient, and engaging. He tailors lessons to individual needs and makes learning enjoyable. I've seen great progress and couldn't be happier.

Ahmet, 63 lessons with Don

Experience is matter

Don is an experienced English reading tutor knowledgeable, patient, and engaging. He tailors lessons to individual needs and makes learning enjoyable. I've seen great progress and couldn't be happier.

Ahmet, 63 lessons with Don

Fun and patient teacher with 4 year old boy

Mr. Don is a fun and patient teacher with 4 year old boy. He focused on teaching my kid how to blend a word. Thank you for your help....Once again, Mr. Don is a fun and patient teacher with 4 year old boy. He focused on teaching my kid how to blend a word. Thank you for your help.

Jade, 13 lessons with Don

Experience is matter

Don is an experienced English reading tutor knowledgeable, patient, and engaging. He tailors lessons to individual needs and makes learning enjoyable. I've seen great progress and couldn't be happier.

Ahmet, 63 lessons with Don

Patient tutor and understanding.

Don is a very good teacher. He is helping my kid to improve his English skills and we do notice some improvement and My kid is having great time with D. Would recommend Mr.D as English tutor.

Sridhar, 52 lessons with Don
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