Tutoring for Elementary Age Students K-6

Amy S.

Hi! My name is Amy Schor. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Physical Education and Classroom Teaching and a Masters degree in Elementary Education and Curriculum. I was a teacher for 13 years working with elementary age students K-6. I was also on the teaching board of curriculum for 3 years. I retired from teaching to become a tutor. I did so because I wanted to be able to work 1 on 1 with students because teachers don't get enough time in the classroom to do so with students that need this. This is where you are able to see strengths and weaknesses of each student and be able to figure out means to assist them. I’ve been tutoring for about 7 years now.
I use the common core curriculum, so as to follow the classroom formats. In math I show students a variety of approaches to come up with the same answers, due to struggling with the way the students are learning the concept in school. Learning different ways to come up with the same answer helps students to understand the concepts easier. When it comes to reading, I use several unique strategies to help in this complicated and large subject matter of English. I specialize in phonics, sight words, syllables, combination sounds, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, comprehension, writing skills, and much more. Even though the curriculum no longer includes cursive, I also specialize in teaching this for 3rd-5th grade, by request.
I’m a very kind and concerned teacher that believes in having time to work with students one in one. I’m very patient, positive, and nurturing. I become concerned and compassionate when students are struggling with concepts of learning various subject matter. I believe in face-to-face learning, not online tutoring, to be able to watch the physical nature of each student, for knowledge and understanding of the subjects.
I have found tutoring to be a wonderful, fulfilling, and enjoyable experience! I meet you one day soon.