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Petrina R.

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Heading back into the classroom, and needing some support, so your child ends the year strong? Is your child struggling with comprehension? Are tests difficult for your child? Many students need a little extra support. Perhaps your child needs a challenge. I can give your child the support or extension they need to prepare them for the end of the year! I would love to have the opportunity to work with your family to assist in keeping your child on the right track, reinforcing specific...

Heading back into the classroom, and needing some support, so your child ends the year strong? Is your child struggling with comprehension? Are tests difficult for your child? Many students need a little extra support. Perhaps your child needs a challenge. I can give your child the support or extension they need to prepare them for the end of the year! I would love to have the opportunity to work with your family to assist in keeping your child on the right track, reinforcing specific skills, building confidence and teaching your child to be an active and attentive learner. Give your child a boost in academics and confidence during this time.
I am sure you have seen your child when he/she is learning something new and they look up at you and in an excited way say, "I've got it!" Those moments happen once for each tiny step that they take, and there isn't anything that can change that moment and their excitement when they get it. Let's keep that going and keep them excited about learning!
I am currently a first grade teacher and have taught multiple grade levels (K, 1, 2, 3, and gifted education 4-6). I currently have my CLAD certificate and have been working with second language children for all 22 years of my career. I have also worked with children with special needs with different ranges of autism and other needs. I have received a certificate in Gifted Education. I have taken over 6 specified courses within the Common Core Curriculum. I also teach strategies on mindful learning, and opportunities to work in their own creative space. Those "I've got it" moments are precious! Then when your child gets stuck or is having a difficult time understanding something, we want to help--we don't want them to struggle. So I am here to help your family make those evenings a little more peaceful and with more engaged learning. I would love to work with your family and see those happy faces when they finally say, "I've got it!"
Thank you for your time and I look forward to working with your family!

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Education

Sierra College
Liberal Studies
Sacramento State University & National University
Other
  • Licensed teacher

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  • Hourly Rate: $65
  • Rate details: $ 10.00 off 2nd session - if you schedule 2 one hour sessions a week.
  • Lesson cancellation: 6 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 5/27/2018

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Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

My passion for education has gotten me to where I am today. I first began working as an assistant in Physical Education, where I worked with children from K-6th grade. Within 4 years, I began working in a Kindergarten class as an assistant where we focused on reading centers and themed curriculum. From there, I continued my education and received my Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies, and received my Multiple Subject Clear Teaching Credential. I began working as a 3rd grade teacher in a school with great diversity. I was given the opportunity to work as a combination class teacher teaching 2nd and third grade students for several years. I am currently teaching second grade in a school that has over 51 different languages and is a full inclusion school. Over the last thirteen years, I have had many wonderful opportunities to work with "Reading Specialists," and have received a great deal of training in the area of Reading (including Reading Recovery strategies, small group instruction, reciprocal teaching, and using higher level questioning skills). My strengths as a math teacher include using manipulatives, and applying daily life applications to mathematical standards. I find that continual review of math strengthens a child's understanding of the concepts. Therefore, the children are able to relate math terms to cross curricular subjects ( for example: we use the word quarter in: time, money, fractions, music, etc.) I received my CLAD Certificate which allows me to work with second language learners on a daily basis. In the area of Gifted Education, I have received a certificate from Fresno State University and have taught many gifted education classes within a school setting. I am very familiar with IEP's and working with Autistic and Special Needs children. I truly love watching the "I got it!" moments in education where a child looks at you and says, "I got it!" There isn't anything that can make you feel more successful as a teacher; but most importantly, that the child truly und
Grammar

Grammar

I teach grammar right along with writing as it makes it a bit easier. please feel free contact me. Any question you have. Have a great day and I look forward to hearing from you.
Handwriting

Handwriting

As a teacher, handwriting is one of the most important skills you can give a young learner. I have been teaching for 17 years and have taught D'nealian handwriting and cursive along with the standard printing and cursive formats. No matter what grade I teach k,1,2,3,4 we always start the year off learning and practicing handwriting skills. This is a lifelong skill that they need.
Phonics

Phonics

Teaching in Kindergarten through third grade phonics is a huge part of learning how sounds are formed, how they are put together to make blending sounds ( in two and three letter blends) and the fundamentals of what a root word is. As the child's language and understanding of language develops they can begin to look at smaller words inside of a big word and use that strategy to read more complex word patterns and words. For example, the word organize can be a difficult word when a child first sees the word, but if a child uses the strategy of "Do I see a word I know inside of the large word?" They can usually identify two small words "or" and "an". They may also be able to identify the "ize" as a silent e at the end makes the vowel say its name. A child feels successful when they can look at a difficult word and break it down and then read it successfully. These are strategies that children can use throughout their lives whenever they come to a difficult word. Teaching children tricks when reading and sounds out words is what makes phonics fun! Phonics can be taught by making words and finding word patterns within a poem. I believe that phonics is a fundamental skill that is vital to teaching a child why certain letters are put together to make words and the success each child has when learning to read. We want every child to love reading and by teaching phonics as a skill to read difficult word patterns it is the stepping stone each child deserves to have while learning language.
Reading

Reading

*Currently teach first grade. *Taught 2,and 3rd grade. *Have my gifted certificate *Am working towards A common core specialist certificate in Elementary Education *Have my CLAD certificate. * have taught 20 years
Spelling

Spelling

I believe children learn best by following patterns in spelling. By teaching children blends, vowel patterns, and to chunk longer words creates "learning spelling," as fun! Working with older children or advanced children, it is easy to teach them to locate the base word and move out and look for prefixes or suffixes on words. This can assist in not making the larger spelling words so tough to spell. By using these patterns in learning spelling; I am also indirectly teaching functions of grammar along with defining the word (vocabulary). I feel the more I can overlap a child's learning with words the better speller, reader and writer they will be. The world of spelling becomes less daunting, more successful and the eagerness to learn to spell words becomes exciting!
Study Skills

Study Skills

Study skills are the backbone of success in school and in life. Organization is the first key to success: from making sure you have a backpack, binders,tabbed sections to be placed in binders, paper, and a great pocket for the pencils and pens. Attitude carries you along way in the success of school: Knowing that each day is a new day filled with new learning experiences. Asking your child , "what is one thing new you learned today?" is more specific than just asking what happened in school today. The child's answer that we have all heard, "nothing." So giving a more specific question is going to show your child that you are engaged in their learning. They will more than likely give you a better idea of what they really did learn in school that day. The study area is also important because it teaches your children that they have an important place to work in the house; just like you may have your computer space at home. Designate a certain time to work on school work. If a child has a routine and they know that routine will exist each day; homework will more likely be completed and with less resistance. We often assume that children understand that there is a format in a Science book, Social Studies book, or a grammar lesson. We may often say, "OK, now read these pages and answer the questions." We assume they know to read the Bold Headings first, think about what those headings mean, and what is something you learned under that heading. Oh! and don't forget those pictures with the little tiny words under them. They are loaded with test question potential. Children need to be given creative ways to learn things (through games, tactile, and movement.) They need to find that learning is an adventure and learning is something everyone does each day no matter how old you are or what grade you are in. Your children need to learn study skills, because in life you have to be an engaged worker, so let's give children these tools now that they will be able to carry with them through all facets of life.
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Great tutor

We have been working with Petrina for about a month now. She is very patient and my daughter loves her tutoring sessions. Petrina makes each session fun while covering the material planned. I really appreciate the lesson plans and the detailed summary of each session.

Joanna, 73 lessons with Petrina
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to work with your daughter and your family. She is a hard worker and really enjoys learning. She is an active learner and loves to play games. Thank you for the comments about the lesson plan write ups. My goal is to provide you with information that we have covered and information that will show academic growth. It is also information that you can share with her teachers also. Thank you so much! It is a pleasure working with your family!

Patient and helpful teacher

Petrina was helpful, patient and kind. My son is a kinder and warmed up to her fairly quickly. He was able to understand the way she was teaching and he even said “yay” when I told him she would be coming back the following week for another lesson! We are grateful!

Marlene, 1 lesson with Petrina
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much, Marlene. Your son was excited and ready to learn. I love those moments when they know they can read! So excited for him and your family. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to work with you all.

Great tutor! Very patient and kind with children.

Petrina is a great tutor! I have waited so long to write a review about her because I knew that I have so much to say about her. My daughter qualified for the gifted program and needed academic support, she helped her to understand better the subjects, she is always very kind and patient, brings all her school materials with her and is always prepared to give the class. She is wonderful with kids, and at the end of each class gives you a report of what has been taught. She is very helpful and understanding. She is a great teacher, I highly recommend her!

Wendy, 1 lesson with Petrina
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much Wendy for allowing me the opportunity to work with your daughter. She is a wonderful little girl who strives to stay focused and do her best in each session. She is a hard worker! It is wonderful to see such a wonderful family actively seeking the best educational experiences for your children. Thank you again for the wonderful opportunity!

Excellent Tutor

Petrina is an excellent tutor. My son (1st grade) has responded very well to her, much better than I had hoped. She is patient, well-organized, thorough, and has a lot of experience. She has gone well beyond what I would have expected from her, which I greatly appreciate. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation. I only wish I had found her sooner!

Daniel, 1 lesson with Petrina
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much for the opportunity to work with your son. He is a very special little boy with a great heart and has a great love for learning. He has grown so much over this past year! So proud of him. Thank you for being active parents in your child's education!

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