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Brenda W.

Success with stress free learning!

Success with stress free learning!

$65/hour

4.7 (144 ratings)

  • 481 hours tutoring

About Brenda

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I assist parents who invest in their children's future by assuring their academic success today. I have worked as a tutor for 17 years. I am able to tutor all elementary level subjects. I also tutor Algebra, Geometry, English [Language Arts], Writing and Study Skills. I have worked ten years with special needs students and I am knowledgeable of diverse teaching methods and use this knowledge to differentiate my instruction to meet each student's individual need.

My philosophy is to...

I assist parents who invest in their children's future by assuring their academic success today. I have worked as a tutor for 17 years. I am able to tutor all elementary level subjects. I also tutor Algebra, Geometry, English [Language Arts], Writing and Study Skills. I have worked ten years with special needs students and I am knowledgeable of diverse teaching methods and use this knowledge to differentiate my instruction to meet each student's individual need.

My philosophy is to facilitate student learning by using a progressive questioning method where the student communicates effectively what he is learning and then building from there; each time questioning for comprehension. This enhances not only comprehension but also communication and critical thinking skills. I look forward to serving your tutoring needs!

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Education

Wesleyan College
Early Childhood Educ

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $65
  • Rate details: I require a 2 hr cancellation notice. If cancellation is less than 2 hrs you will be charged 50% of your hourly rate. Group rate will be the hourly rate plus $15.00 for each additional student.
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 1/8/2014

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Corporate Training

Spanish,

Spanish

I have studied three years of Spanish in High School and four semesters in college. I also engage in basic conversational Spanish with students and parents of Hispanic decent.
ESL/ESOL, Grammar, Proofreading

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a certified teacher in the state of Georgia. I have worked for six years with students in the K-6 arena in both regular and special education.I am experienced in all elementary subjects including study skills.
Elementary Math,

Elementary Math

I have over 15 years in teaching math. I am currently teaching 3rd and 5th grade math on line. (Singapore Math)
Phonics,

Phonics

I am trained in the Balanced Literacy model. I also have taught phonics to students for 10 years. I have also used the Words My Way program.
Reading,

Reading

I am a certified Elementary teacher. I am trained in the Balanced Literacy model for teaching reading. I have taught reading for 10 years prior to my Elementary teaching experience.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I am a certified teacher and I have been teaching study skills for over 6 years to students. I also home-schooled my own children prior to working in the public school system for 13 years through the high school level. In addition, my college training included specific methods and procedures relating to study skills for all subjects.
Elementary Science, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary

English

Reading,

Reading

I am a certified Elementary teacher. I am trained in the Balanced Literacy model for teaching reading. I have taught reading for 10 years prior to my Elementary teaching experience.
English, ESL/ESOL, Grammar, Proofreading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

My concentration is in math and Algebra. I have over 15 years experience.
Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a certified teacher in the state of Georgia. I have worked for six years with students in the K-6 arena in both regular and special education.I am experienced in all elementary subjects including study skills.
Reading,

Reading

I am a certified Elementary teacher. I am trained in the Balanced Literacy model for teaching reading. I have taught reading for 10 years prior to my Elementary teaching experience.
Spanish,

Spanish

I have studied three years of Spanish in High School and four semesters in college. I also engage in basic conversational Spanish with students and parents of Hispanic decent.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I am a certified teacher and I have been teaching study skills for over 6 years to students. I also home-schooled my own children prior to working in the public school system for 13 years through the high school level. In addition, my college training included specific methods and procedures relating to study skills for all subjects.
English, ESL/ESOL, Geometry, Prealgebra, Spelling, Writing

Language

Spanish,

Spanish

I have studied three years of Spanish in High School and four semesters in college. I also engage in basic conversational Spanish with students and parents of Hispanic decent.
ESL/ESOL

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

My concentration is in math and Algebra. I have over 15 years experience.
Geometry, Prealgebra

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

My concentration is in math and Algebra. I have over 15 years experience.
Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a certified teacher in the state of Georgia. I have worked for six years with students in the K-6 arena in both regular and special education.I am experienced in all elementary subjects including study skills.
Reading,

Reading

I am a certified Elementary teacher. I am trained in the Balanced Literacy model for teaching reading. I have taught reading for 10 years prior to my Elementary teaching experience.
Spanish,

Spanish

I have studied three years of Spanish in High School and four semesters in college. I also engage in basic conversational Spanish with students and parents of Hispanic decent.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I am a certified teacher and I have been teaching study skills for over 6 years to students. I also home-schooled my own children prior to working in the public school system for 13 years through the high school level. In addition, my college training included specific methods and procedures relating to study skills for all subjects.
English, ESL/ESOL, Geometry, Prealgebra, Writing

Other

Study Skills,

Study Skills

I am a certified teacher and I have been teaching study skills for over 6 years to students. I also home-schooled my own children prior to working in the public school system for 13 years through the high school level. In addition, my college training included specific methods and procedures relating to study skills for all subjects.
ESL/ESOL

Science

Anatomy

Special Needs

ADHD,

ADHD

I currently am working in the Bibb county school system. I work with special needs Moderately Intellectually Developed [MOID] students. I have worked with MOID students for five years. My students include several on the Autistic spectrum as well as Downs Syndrome and ADD/ADHD students. I have various teaching strategies and I am also aware that instruction is effective when it is individualized to the student.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I have worked as a Special Education assistant for 3 years. I have worked in a MOID [Moderately Intellectually Disabled] classroom where I assisted in the daily learning activities for autistic and down syndrome students. I am patient and knowledgeable of strategies and non-verbal communication methods for facilitating student learning and development.
Phonics,

Phonics

I am trained in the Balanced Literacy model. I also have taught phonics to students for 10 years. I have also used the Words My Way program.
Special Needs,

Special Needs

I have worked as a Special Education assistant for 3 years. I have worked in a MOID [Moderately Intellectually Disabled] classroom where I assisted in the daily learning activities for autistic and down syndrome students. I am patient and knowledgeable of strategies and non-verbal communication methods for facilitating student learning and development.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I am a certified teacher and I have been teaching study skills for over 6 years to students. I also home-schooled my own children prior to working in the public school system for 13 years through the high school level. In addition, my college training included specific methods and procedures relating to study skills for all subjects.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

My concentration is in math and Algebra. I have over 15 years experience.
Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a certified teacher in the state of Georgia. I have worked for six years with students in the K-6 arena in both regular and special education.I am experienced in all elementary subjects including study skills.
GED,

GED

I have assisted several students to study for the GED test and all have passed the test.
Reading,

Reading

I am a certified Elementary teacher. I am trained in the Balanced Literacy model for teaching reading. I have taught reading for 10 years prior to my Elementary teaching experience.
Spanish,

Spanish

I have studied three years of Spanish in High School and four semesters in college. I also engage in basic conversational Spanish with students and parents of Hispanic decent.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I am a certified teacher and I have been teaching study skills for over 6 years to students. I also home-schooled my own children prior to working in the public school system for 13 years through the high school level. In addition, my college training included specific methods and procedures relating to study skills for all subjects.
ESL/ESOL, Geometry, Writing

Test Preparation

GED,

GED

I have assisted several students to study for the GED test and all have passed the test.
ASVAB

Examples of Expertise

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Ratings and Reviews

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4.7 (144 ratings)
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Knowledgeable and Responsible Tutor

We have been working with Brenda to teach my daughter phonics using Wyzant online tool. We are very impressed by three things from Brenda: 1) She is an expert in phonics. She knows how kids learn and she teaches my daughter very efficiently. When I teach my daughter myself, she didn't like to learn but with Brenda she looks forward to the lecture every time. 2) My daughter is five, therefore an online session can be challenging. Brenda went out of her way to: first understand our specific needs and my daughter's learning characteristics and communicated a curriculum that we feel comfortable moving on; then contact Wyzant technical support before the lesson to make sure the technical problems are solved; and followed up with getting feedback from us about whether we like the progress. 3) When we initially contacted Brenda we mentioned this was to prepare for some upcoming test and could be short term. Brenda didn't put us any lower priority because the short term nature of our business. She put in a lot of effort to make sure we are happy with her tutoring. We feel very fortunate to find Brenda on Wyzant!

Shaohua, 6 lessons with Brenda
Tutor responded:

Thank you for choosing me to assist in your daughter learning phonics. It was a delight working with her and watching her rapid progress.

Knowledgeable and patient!

Brenda is kind, thoughtful, patient and truly understands what we hope to accomplish. She is helping not only grow our student in his path of education but also to gain more confidence in his day to day life. Our student has never looked at school as something that could be fun and Brenda is well on the way to changing his outlook. We are very grateful.

Eleanor, 2 lessons with Brenda

Knowledgeable and patient!

Brenda is kind, thoughtful, patient and truly understands what we hope to accomplish. She is helping not only grow our student in his path of education but also to gain more confidence in his day to day life. Our student has never looked at school as something that could be fun and Brenda is well on the way to changing his outlook. We are very grateful.

Eleanor, 2 lessons with Brenda

Excellent Tutor!

My daughter needed assistance with her English course and I can already see a difference! Very patient, detailed and courteous! A great choice!

Kita, 3 lessons with Brenda

Excellent Tutor!

My daughter needed assistance with her English course and I can already see a difference! Very patient, detailed and courteous! A great choice!

Kita, 3 lessons with Brenda

Excellent Tutor!

My daughter needed assistance with her English course and I can already see a difference! Very patient, detailed and courteous! A great choice!

Kita, 3 lessons with Brenda

Great teacher!

Recommend her with confidence! She is very patient and has the skills and aptitude for teaching, especially young children. My daughter is now more excited than ever about reading since working with Ms. Brenda.

Siham, 4 lessons with Brenda

Made her want to read

This was our first session. My struggling reader came away saying that Ms. W "made her want to read." That's a big step already.

Alicia, 8 lessons with Brenda
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much. I feel joy from this and I look forward to growing the enthusiasm.

Mature and realistic with my daughter.

Brenda made the first session a fun experience, and didn't put pressure on Nicole. She is very professional and pleasant.

Deborah , 17 lessons with Brenda

Best Tutor!

She is very patient and kind. She works very diligently with my children and loves them dearly. My son was struggling and possibly being retained with her help he made A/B Honor Roll!!

Kimberly, 72 lessons with Brenda
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$65/hour

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