Patient and Experienced in Reading, Phonics and Elementary Math Tutor

Kimberly S.

Hello!
My name is Kim, I just graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a BS in Child and Adolescent Development and Special Education; in addition, I have an AA in Liberal Studies - Elementary Education, and an A.S. in Behavioral Sciences, and A.S. in Child Development. I strive to bring my knowledge to help children understand a concept or skill, and I will go out of my way to ensure that the student understands the concepts before continuing.

I have over two years of experience in tutoring elementary-age children in math, and over three years tutoring in reading, phonics/phonemic awareness, and grammar. My philosophy is to use hands-on learning, as most children learn by seeing and doing, and to support the whole child's social-emotional development.

Reading has always been a passion of mine. You can often find me - in my free-time - reading a book for hours at a time or doing crafts. I have also taken a tutoring reading-specific course; and tutored several children in reading. I believe that a good foundation for reading begins with phonological awareness and phonics.

I believe that a good foundation for phonics is first building the phonological awareness, as this is the foundation for a good understanding of phonics and reading.

In addition, I have experience working with children with special needs; including deaf, hard of hearing, and children with ADHD, and enjoy every minute I spend with these amazing individuals that I have the privilege of helping them.

I love the benefit of working with the students I work with, and will go out of my way to help them.