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Tutoring in Writing, Reading Comprehension, History, PSAT, SAT
Lois R.

4.9 (373 ratings)

1,305 hours tutoring

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Excellent teacher/tutor for students who need to raise their grades in writing, grammar, reading comprehension, and any of the social studies subjects.

Also able to help students learn positive study skills in middle school, high school and college.

My background includes a number of years in classroom teaching as well as tutoring.

My belief is that all students have a learning style and I teach to that style.

I am also available to be a teacher-coach for children who are being...

Excellent teacher/tutor for students who need to raise their grades in writing, grammar, reading comprehension, and any of the social studies subjects.

Also able to help students learn positive study skills in middle school, high school and college.

My background includes a number of years in classroom teaching as well as tutoring.

My belief is that all students have a learning style and I teach to that style.

I am also available to be a teacher-coach for children who are being homeschooled. I am able to tutor in person within a 5 mile radius of my home.
Obtained certificates in Holocaust history, World War II history.

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Education

Northeastern Univerity
History
Temple University
Masters
GILDER LIERMAN INSTITUTE.....Cert in U.S. Foreign Policy
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Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: For driving to students in the cities of Jupiter, Palm Beach Garden or North Palm Beach, I charge $10 more for in person tutoring,
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 12/1/2022

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

American History

American History

Bachelor and Master's degrees in History and Education A number of Years teaching history in private schools Former Historian with the National Park Service at Independence Hall
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

Taught 4th and 5th grade Social Studies Tutored 30 + students in the technique of writing
English

English

I am able to improve a student's understanding of basic English grammar usage which will lead to better scores on composition, all writing assignments, and would help them maintain and retain excellent FCAT scores.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I am able to teach English to those whose primary language is not English. I am presently tutoring a child in English reading comprehension whose primary language is not English. As a teacher, I have taught government to a student whose home was in Vietnam and who did not have a competent understanding of English. However, through my assistance in helping her understand the English terms and facts in the course on American Government, she passed the course with an A.
European History

European History

Teacher of World History with emphasis on period from 1900 to present. Taught the Russian Revolution, The Cultural Revolution in China, a received certificate to teach Holocaust studies.
Geography

Geography

Social Sciences teacher in area private school for a number of years Master's Degree in Education Bachelor"s Degree in History
Grammar

Grammar

I have taught English grammar and tutored same for more than 10 years. I have written a monthly column for a local organization for 15 years. I have a Master's Degree in Education and post graduate credit from University of Colorado. More recent is my participation in a course at Oxford University.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I am a teacher/tutor in Reading Comprehension, ESL, and social studies. I have taught for more than 9 years and have given both lectures and projects to students. Prior to living in Florida, I worked for a number of health not-for profits in giving talks to volunteers about the agency in the attempt to recruit volunteers. I was also employed for a number of years as a Historian with the National Park Service and was charged to create my own tours and give these tour/talks to both adults and children. I did take Public Speaking in college, and I had courses on Public Speaking with the National Park Service. I have also given talks on various subjects to managers of not-for-profits. As a high school students I entered a Public Speaking Contest for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I was the President of the League of Women Voters in Montgomery County, Penna., and as such had given many speeches. I would certainly want to help others in their public speaking needs.
Reading

Reading

I am able to tutor elementary school age children in both their acquisition of new words and their meanings as well as in their reading comprehension ability.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I have tutored the PSAT and the SAT Reading Sections to a number of students in the 11 years I have been a WyzAnt tutor. I worked with students who successfully reached higher scores with my assistance. As an English grammar and writing tutor, as well as a Reading Comprehension tutor, I use these skills in tutoring the SAT
Social Studies

Social Studies

I hold a degree in social studies from Northeastern University and I have taught this subject for more than 8 years. I have received post graduate credits in America history from the University of Colorado through a summer program sponsored by the Council on Economics. I have taught world history, ancient cultures, world leaders, geography, American history, Chinese history and Russian history. I have taken and passed the Florida social studies teacher test.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I have been a director for an Easter Seals center in Bucks County, which served special needs students. I have taught special needs students while working at the Batt School in Juno Beach, Florida. I have experience working with children who are on the autism spectrum, as well as students who have auditory problems. Lois R.
Study Skills

Study Skills

As a Social Studies Teacher, I am able to guide students to more effective study skills that provide retention ability needed to not only participate in classroom discussion, but allow for better understanding of material when tested. I am able to provide guidance in acquiring better study skills in the social studies and in reading. Because some students are not shown how to study history, for example, as a cause and effect, or a "5 point check" (who, where, when, how and why), they fail to see the significance of their studies, and ultimately are caught in a web of poor performance on tests and classroom work. Because I have worked with so many students to show them how to study WITH skill, I am able to help students in the social studies and in reading and literature work toward better study skills.
World History

World History

BACHELORs in History Master's in Education Taught World and American History Former Historian with the National Park Service
Writing

Writing

It is my belief that students who have problems in writing down their thoughts have not been taught the very simple rule of listing the who, how, when, where, and what of what they want to express on paper. I take my students through this rule until their writing, becomes not only easy, but fun.
Government & Politics
Proofreading
PSAT
TOEFL

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Reviews

Top-Notch Tutor

Lois has been tutoring my son for about six weeks and is doing an awesome job. She is very punctual and very relaxed but instructional with my son. She has tailored her teaching to his needs. He loves being taught by Miss Lois in a non-threatening and fun manner. Two thumbs up from your family in Palm Beach Gardens!!!

Ann, 12 lessons with Lois
Tutor responded:

Thank you Ann for your generous feedback. I love tutoring your son because he is so very excited to learn and is always such a kind and sweet child.

Excellent teacher!

Ms. Lois is an amazing tutor who helped my daughter improve her ELA skills and test taking strategies. We love her and she tutors my daughter weekly.

Parisima, 13 lessons with Lois

Informative!

I love her detail, Ms. Lois. She helped me score a high grade. Thank you for your help and time with my history paper. Cant wait for the next session. History

Gloria, 3 lessons with Lois

Experienced

Even though we have only had one full lesson, loos has been able to create a connection with my students. She was able to pull them into a discussion and get their interest. Looking for to more this summer.

De, 61 lessons with Lois

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Lois goes into great detail and is very passionate about what she teaches! As a trained professional, Lois is very methodical. My both daughter love her and learning so much! If you are ever unsure of anything she will go over it with you till you understand and she finds different ways to present material. I would highly recommend her.

Lora, 103 lessons with Lois

Prompt, Prepared and Polite!

Lois showed up on time, prepared with a lesson plan! She took the time to get to know my son and he really enjoyed the lesson. I would recommend her to friends.

Mindy, 1 lesson with Lois

Wonderful

Lois is professional but very easy to talk to. She is currently working with my 6yr old son on reading. He loves her and he is getting the help he needs in a very fun but challenging way.

Mary, 6 lessons with Lois
Tutor responded:

Thank you, Mary, for your feedback. I look forward to tutoring lessons with your sweet son.

She is wonderful!!!!

My son's academics have improved 100% since Lois began tutoring him...she is patient and makes learning fun. She is prompt and reliable.

John, 141 lessons with Lois

She is incredible tutor

She gave me strategies in the reading comprehension & listening section in toefl, she is really incredible tutor. She has a lot of experience on her field, she prepares before the tutoring session.

Nancy, 2 lessons with Lois
Tutor responded:

Thanks, Nancy, you are fun to work with and I look forward to hearing that you started Graduate School

Very Patient

I Love Lois! She is very patient, funny, professional and really care about my Progress. She is easy to work with and she has flexible schedule. I have more confidence since I work with Lois.

Jules, 26 lessons with Lois
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