Diondra H.

About Diondra

I am an early childhood educator. I received my undergraduate degree from Lincoln University, where I double majored in Early Childhood education and Elementary education. I recently completed my Master's program with a Masters of Education in Reading. I have passed all requirements to become a reading specialist, and I am currently awaiting for ce

rtification from the Department of Education (Delaware). I am also a certified teacher in the State of MD, I am also awaiting reciprocity for dual certification in Delaware (they have all of my requirements!). I truly love teaching. I have been teaching for about 4 years now. I have taught pre-k and first grade classes.

I have worked as a private tutor. I worked with one family for over a year, and a second family for a spring semester. I have used many testing methods to assess my students and used those assessments to design lesson plans to fit their individual needs. I use different manipulatives, and methods to teach confidence and make learning fun! I love tutoring because I am able to work with students one on one, and truly meet their needs. I feel fulfilled when I notice that my students are making progress. Id like to say that my approach is student centered! I've been told by students and parents alike, that I am very influential and have been a great tutor. I hope that I can work with you, and/or your child!

I have passed the praxis requirements to become a reading specialist, as well as completed coursework for a Master's degree in Reading education. I have tutored a student in English/Reading/Language Arts. That student was below grade level when we started and was just over grade level at the end of the year.

I utilize the Words Their Way approach to spelling. In this approach, I test the students and find out which skills give them difficulty when spelling. Since spelling is linked to phonics, I teach phonics to increase spelling skills.

My approach as a Language Arts teacher, is to target all areas of Language Arts- reading, writing, speaking, spelling, and listening. If a student strengthens all of those areas they have a better chance in succeeding in the skill they are less successful in. I have used Hooked on Phonics, Basal Readers, Dolche and Fry words lists, as well as other materials.

I believe that I make learning fun. Students that I tutor learn through music, manipulatives, hands-on-activities, technology, and games. I work hard to help students create their own goals and meet and unlock their own potential! I am an early childhood educator. I received my undergraduate degree from Lincoln University, where I double majored in Early Childhood education and Elementary education. I recently completed my Master's program with a Masters of Education in Reading. I have passed all requirements to become a reading specialist, and I am currently awaiting for… Read more

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