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Helping K–6 Students Build Reading & Math Foundations
Funanya C.

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I am a credentialed elementary teacher with 6 years of full-time classroom experience working primarily with 1st and 2nd grade students. My expertise includes reading instruction, phonics, reading intervention, and early literacy development, as well as math instruction using CGI (Cognitively Guided Instruction) strategies. Throughout my teaching career, I have supported students with a wide range of learning needs, including those who need additional reinforcement in foundational skills and...

I am a credentialed elementary teacher with 6 years of full-time classroom experience working primarily with 1st and 2nd grade students. My expertise includes reading instruction, phonics, reading intervention, and early literacy development, as well as math instruction using CGI (Cognitively Guided Instruction) strategies. Throughout my teaching career, I have supported students with a wide range of learning needs, including those who need additional reinforcement in foundational skills and those who benefit from structured, step-by-step instruction.

In my classroom, I focus on building student confidence through clear explanations, modeling, and guided practice. I believe students learn best when they feel supported, encouraged, and successful in small steps. I regularly work with students who need help closing learning gaps, improving reading fluency, and strengthening comprehension skills.

I also provide targeted support in math and homework assistance, helping students understand not just the “how” but the “why” behind problem-solving strategies. My approach is patient, structured, and personalized to each learner’s needs, with an emphasis on helping students build independence and long-term academic confidence.

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Education

Cal State Dominguez Hills
liberal studies
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I am an experienced elementary educator with 6 years of full-time teaching experience in 1st and 2nd grade classrooms. My expertise includes reading instruction, foundational math using CGI strategies, classroom engagement, and supporting student growth through data-driven instruction and targeted interventions for students with IEPs. In addition to core academics, I have served as a VAPA Magnet teacher for 3 years and have helped coordinate school performances, talent shows, and community events that promote creativity and student confidence. I am passionate about creating engaging, supportive learning environments where students build strong academic foundations and develop a love for learning.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I am an elementary teacher with six years of experience teaching math in 1st and 2nd grade. I help students understand math in a clear, step-by-step way so it feels less confusing and more manageable. I have worked closely with students who struggle and need extra support or confidence. My goal is to help children feel successful and proud of their progress.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I am a credentialed elementary educator with 6 years of full-time classroom experience supporting students in developing strong writing foundations, including essay structure, paragraph development, and opinion, narrative, and informational writing. I specialize in guiding students through the writing process from brainstorming to final drafts, with a focus on clarity, organization, and evidence-based thinking. My instruction emphasizes age-appropriate strategies that help K–6 students build confidence in expressing their ideas in writing. I also provide targeted support with grammar, sentence structure, and improving overall writing fluency through individualized feedback and scaffolding.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

I am a credentialed elementary educator with 6 years of classroom experience helping students develop creative fiction writing skills, including storytelling, character development, and plot structure. I guide students through the writing process from generating ideas to revising and publishing their work, with a focus on creativity and clear narrative organization. My instruction supports K–6 learners in building strong foundational skills such as dialogue writing, descriptive language, and sequencing events. I tailor lessons to each student’s level to help them grow confidence and enjoyment in creative writing.
Grammar

Grammar

I help elementary students understand grammar in a way that actually makes sense. With six years of teaching experience, I support children with punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure. I have worked with students who need extra practice and clear explanations. My lessons connect grammar skills to real writing so students can use them right away.
Phonics

Phonics

I help early readers build strong phonics skills through clear and supportive instruction. With six years of classroom and intervention experience, I work with students on letter sounds, blending, and decoding words. I specialize in helping children who feel stuck or frustrated with reading. Lessons are structured, encouraging, and designed to help skills finally “click.”
Reading

Reading

I have six years of experience helping young students learn to read with confidence. I support children with decoding, fluency, and comprehension using patient, encouraging instruction. I have worked extensively with students who need extra practice or intervention. I focus on making reading feel positive, achievable, and enjoyable.
Writing

Writing

I have six years of experience helping young students learn how to write with confidence. I support children with sentence writing, organizing ideas, and storytelling in a simple, guided way. I have worked with students who struggle to get their ideas on paper. My approach helps writing feel less overwhelming and more achievable.
English
Literature
Prealgebra
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