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Loves teaching! More than a decade of experience.
Mary Carol R.

4.9 (50 ratings)

118 hours tutoring

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About Mary Carol

Bio

I love teaching, and have worked with students from kindergarten through the first year of college. Can help with language-based courses (such as English, geography, psychology) up through the college level, but my expertise in math tops out at 6th grade.

I am both patient and creative.

I love teaching, and have worked with students from kindergarten through the first year of college. Can help with language-based courses (such as English, geography, psychology) up through the college level, but my expertise in math tops out at 6th grade.

I am both patient and creative.

Education

Antioch College
Education
New College of Califonia, SF
Masters
UNC Greeley
Graduate Coursework
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $30
  • Travel policy: Within 30 miles of Fort Collins, CO 80526
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 9/1/2012

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ADHD

ADHD

For students with ADHD or ADD, it is very important that the teacher is well-organized, since ADHD sometimes makes it difficult for students to organize their own thoughts and materials. Breaking subject material down into discrete, easy-to-manage "chunks" also helps students with ADHD. Finally, allowing extra time to complete projects or writing assignments is very helpful. I have worked with many students who have ADHD and generally find that they are also highly creative and interesting people.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

I have used the Orton-Gillingham method in tutoring students as well as using the materials from Reading A-Z. The Orton-Gillingham method is probably the best-known way to systematically help students with dyslexia. Reading A to Z is a series of short booklets which teach students to link letters with sounds (I.e. phonics). In addition I just completed a class at CSU giving additional strategies in helping students with dyslexia.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a K-6 teaching credential from the State of Colorado, extra training in teaching reading and in working with ELL (English language learning students), and several years experience teaching in public schools. Thus, if your child needs help with homework or strengthening a specific area (such as reading), I can help. I have passed WyzAnt's subject-area tests in elementary math, reading, writing and history. However, what cannot be tested on the computer is the ability to help a child feel confident in their own abilities. I have been told I am very calm and patient with children.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

If students attempt to simply memorize the "rules" of math, they quickly get overwhelmed. Although math does require repeated practice, first students should understand the math concept they are learning. This can be explained in words, or by playing math-related games, or by looking for applications in the real world. I struggled with math in elementary school, but I was lucky -- my dad was a math teacher and tutored me. From that experience, I learned how to "get through" to other kids who might find math difficult.
English

English

I am a published poet, and currently taking a course from the Iowa Writer's Workshop in writing fiction. I have a graduate degree in literature (poetics, to be specific) and additional training in teaching both reading and writing.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I studied ESL instruction at UNC Greeley for two years, and have worked as an ESL (also called ELD) teacher in public schools for more than five years. In addition, I have tutored adult students in conversational English.
Government & Politics

Government & Politics

Most students don't believe this; they find government a dry and dull topic. But many of my students have become engaged because we start FIRST with some sort of current concern or event (such as their local community's stand on fracking, or if their town has a citizen's Police Review Committee) and then we work backwards to the kind of legislation that created these committees. I've always felt that if every day people felt more empowered, more informed about our government, then more people would vote.
Grammar

Grammar

In addition to being authorized to teach English and writing, I have an Endorsement in teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (which used to be called ESL) and over a decade of teaching in that field.
Literature

Literature

I have a Masters degree in Poetics (which is very similar to a Masters of Literature degree). In addition, I have taught students from first through eighth grade in a wide variety of subjects. The one I enjoy the most is teaching literature. I have helped students move from not understanding a complex novel AT ALL to understanding and enjoying it.
Proofreading

Proofreading

For many years I worked at the University of California, Berkeley where I edited two newsletters (among other tasks). I took a class in proofreading through UC Extension and am aware that proofreading for CONTENT and for grammar and/or small typos are two very different things. Really one should proofread a document more than one time.
Reading

Reading

Reading well is the key to success in many other courses, such as history, geography, and even math. When students are having difficulty with reading, it might be because they cannot decode enough words or read quickly enough to keep track of the meaning of the words. If we want to improve comprehension, we use one set of strategies; for ease of reading (fluency) we do something different. I have many different ways to motivate your student and help improve reading skills.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I did quite well on the SAT Reading test myself and since then have helped many secondary students with reading comprehension.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I did very well on the English SAT myself when I took it, and have continued to have a love of both literature and writing. I also have a Masters in Poetics (which is similar to a Masters in English) and am a published writer.
Social Studies

Social Studies

Social studies is generally considered to be a mix of history and geography. For students who do not "get" social studies, I try to find a way into the subject by emphasizing an aspect they enjoy, such as historical biographies, historical fiction, or land forms and national park. I am a credentialed teacher with more than 5 years of experience working with both elementary and middle school students. I also like to give students assignments that help them experience social studies in a personal way. For example, I might ask the student to pick one older family member or relative to interview and type up their notes, creating a personalized oral history for that family member.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I have helped many students improve their reading and writing skills; both subject areas which require an extensive vocabulary. I also did quite well on the English portion of the GREs myself, and have experience working with young adults.
World History

World History

I do love history, and have learned that students can also learn to love it if it is taught in an engaging way. And, of course, I had to pass the Wyzant test to qualify for this.
Writing

Writing

I am a published writer myself and have helped many students improve their writing ... and some have even learned to love writing! I have a Masters in Poetics, as well as an ESL Endorsement ... when working with ESL students, I had to help them all learn to write.
ACT English
ACT Reading
American History
European History
Geography
Phonics
Spelling
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Ratings and Reviews

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Patient and insightful with special needs teen

My 15 year old son has a writing learning disability and attention problems. Mary Carol did an excellent job of helping him figure out what he wanted to communicate and how he could best express his ideas. She showed great insight into his thinking processes and was able to draw him out. She was also very patient with his problems in sustained attention and his need to occasionally take breaks, walk around, and "fidget". My son truly enjoyed her company and also feels good that he is making progress on his assignments.

Carol, 11 lessons with Mary Carol
Tutor responded:

Carol's son is a very bright and creative young man and a pleasure to work with.

Thanks, Mary

Mary teach me speaking, writing and she helped me to know the roots for words! Like how to know the words that have German roots and the words that came from French roots, so I appreciate what Mary did to improve my English language! Thank you, Mary!

Ahmad, 5 lessons with Mary Carol

knowledgable and patient teacher

Mary and I watched a popuplar TV talk show and she explained vocubary to me. And then we talked about idioms and aphorims. She is patience and knowledgable.

Jason, 27 lessons with Mary Carol

Skilled tutor

Mary Carol is very skilled and knowledgeable at engaging my son in learning and helping him grow his academic skills despite his dyslexia. Her approach is very creative, taking into consideration my son's every changing interests. I highly recommend Mary Carol for traditional as well as outside the box learners.

Amber, 9 lessons with Mary Carol

We don't meet such teachers anymore!!!

One thing that stuck with me about Mary Carol was she was understating. Right away she got down to the level of my kid. Without making hin feel like someone who needed help... she treated him as a co-learner. Would love to bring her back for some more sessions.

Zubaida, 2 lessons with Mary Carol
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