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Experienced, Credentialed Reading, ESL and Pronunciation Teacher
Carol A.

46 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $65

About Carol


Bio

I am a retired teacher and have taught in a kindergarten and first grade classroom for 23 years. Before I became a teacher, my son had trouble learning how to read at school and required tutoring. He now has a Master's degree and he loves to read. I became very interested in how students learn to read at that time. I was trained in Orton Gillingham and have had extensive training in teaching reading and writing. In addition to teaching in the classroom, I tutored reading privately at the...

I am a retired teacher and have taught in a kindergarten and first grade classroom for 23 years. Before I became a teacher, my son had trouble learning how to read at school and required tutoring. He now has a Master's degree and he loves to read. I became very interested in how students learn to read at that time. I was trained in Orton Gillingham and have had extensive training in teaching reading and writing. In addition to teaching in the classroom, I tutored reading privately at the foundational level for 7 years.

I love helping students who have struggled with learning to read. All students can learn to read, sometimes they just need a little explicit, direct 1:1 instruction to learn how reading works and see that they can be successful.

If you are a professional who knows English, and needs to improve your pronunciation so you are more easily understood, I can help you. I have taught ESL to adults at the adult school, and I have volunteered to teach English to children and adults in Ecuador and Colombia and through an online platform. I also taught many English learners in my classroom.
I will assess prospective students to determine how best to help them. I will provide ongoing assessments to accelerate their learning. Please contact me and we can set up a free meeting.


Education

UC Berkeley
Anthropology
Chapman University
Graduate Coursework
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

Spanish

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Approved Subjects

ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have a California teaching credential with a specialization in teaching ESL. I recently tutored a 15 year old boy specifically in conversational English for two months while I was in Colombia.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I have a California teaching credential and 23 years classroom teaching experience, as well as 5 years experience successfully tutoring struggling readers. I have been trained in Orton Gillingham and direct, explicit teaching of reading.
Phonics
Reading
Writing

Examples of Expertise


Carol has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 3 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Knowledgeable and patient tutor, knows how to achieve goals

Carol is super patient and kind. Our son feels like he is advancing in reading with her help. His school assessments show the improvements. He looks forward to their sessions, does not hesitate to join online twice weekly. We have worked with her during 5th grade and happy to have her this year and ongoing.

Deb, 17 lessons with Carol

Knowledgable & Patient Tutor

Carol is working with my daughter to review the fundamentals of reading and help her build the skills needed for confident, efficient reading. She is incredibly patient and thoughtfully tailors the reading materials to match my daughter’s interests. Carol also provides me with helpful tools and strategies so I can support my daughter’s pronunciation practice at home. We are so grateful for her guidance and expertise!

Heather, 6 lessons with Carol

She is truly passionate about teaching and making a difference in her students' lives!

Carol has been an incredible tutor and guide in my journey to becoming an effective reader, especially as an English learner. From the beginning, she has made the process approachable and enjoyable. Her teaching style is patient and encouraging. She always ensures I understand the material before proceeding. Carol has a talent for customizing lessons to my specific needs. Beyond the basics, Carol has equipped me with invaluable strategies to continue improving independently. Thanks to her guidance, I’ve gained confidence in my reading skills and feel more empowered in my English learning journey. I highly recommend Carol to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, supportive, and inspiring tutor.

April, 19 lessons with Carol

Extremely organized and reliable, individualized tutoring from Carol, highly recommend

From the start, Carol was always highly organized and impressed me with her continual efforts to find the best methods to tutor our twin sons. She has been tutoring them for English and has done an amazing, excellent job, always listening to feedback, providing changes in a timely manner whenever necessary, making the lessons fun and accessible. She is responsive and responsible. It's a pleasure to work with her and I highly recommend you try her tutoring. I interviewed about 5-6 tutors on Wyzant and Carol was by far the best.

Renee, 5 lessons with Carol
Hourly Rate: $65
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