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Experienced Elementary/Middle School Tutor Specializing in ELA
Raquel J.

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Educational Background
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of Toronto, with a minor in Spanish. My academic training supports evidence-based approaches to learning, reading development, language acquisition, and student motivation. I also hold a diploma in Interior Design, which strengthened my organization, planning, and presentation skills.

Teaching & Tutoring Experience
I have 6+ years of combined teaching and tutoring experience across...

Educational Background
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of Toronto, with a minor in Spanish. My academic training supports evidence-based approaches to learning, reading development, language acquisition, and student motivation. I also hold a diploma in Interior Design, which strengthened my organization, planning, and presentation skills.

Teaching & Tutoring Experience
I have 6+ years of combined teaching and tutoring experience across middle school, online ESL, and adult education contexts.

Middle School (Grades 6–8):
Served as an 8th Grade English Language Arts instructor, teaching reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and literary analysis in a classroom setting. I also delivered targeted reading intervention, implementing the Corrective Reading program and supporting struggling readers with structured, skill-based instruction. Students demonstrated reading growth of approximately 3–5 grade levels through consistent intervention and progress monitoring.

Children (Ages 4–12):
Taught one-on-one online ESL for over three years, focusing on early literacy, reading fluency, speaking, listening, and confidence-building. Instruction was individualized and delivered in a virtual setting using a structured curriculum.

Adults (College-Age & Adult Learners):
Delivered adult and academic ESL instruction to international students and adult learners in small-group and individualized settings, supporting literacy development, academic language, and workplace communication.

Instructional Approach
My tutoring approach emphasizes structured literacy, clear modeling, guided practice, and positive reinforcement. I use formative assessment and progress monitoring to tailor instruction, adjust pacing, and target specific skill gaps. I focus on building both competence and confidence, creating a supportive learning environment where students feel capable and motivated.


Education

University of Toronto
Pyschology

Additional Languages

Spanish

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Approved Subjects

Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I have experience supporting elementary and middle school math instruction through targeted tutoring, small-group intervention, and individualized support for diverse learners. My work has included reinforcing foundational math skills such as number sense, operations, fractions, and problem-solving, while adapting instruction to meet varying learning needs. I have supported students in both classroom and tutoring settings, using clear explanations, guided practice, and progress monitoring to build accuracy and confidence. My approach emphasizes skill mastery, structured practice, and helping students understand the why behind mathematical concepts.
Grammar

Grammar

I bring over five years of experience teaching English Language Arts and English as a Second Language across middle school, elementary, and adult learning contexts. As an ELA teacher, I have delivered standards-aligned instruction and structured reading interventions to adolescents, including struggling and developing readers. As an ESL instructor, I have taught both children and adults, providing one-on-one and small-group instruction focused on literacy, language development, and academic communication. Across settings, my work emphasizes clear instruction, data-informed practice, and building confidence in diverse learners.
Phonics

Phonics

I bring over five years of experience teaching English Language Arts and English as a Second Language across middle school, elementary, and adult learning contexts. As an ELA teacher, I have delivered standards-aligned instruction and structured reading interventions to adolescents, including struggling and developing readers. As an ESL instructor, I have taught both children and adults, providing one-on-one and small-group instruction focused on literacy, language development, and academic communication. Across settings, my work emphasizes clear instruction, data-informed practice, and building confidence in diverse learners.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I bring over five years of experience teaching English Language Arts and English as a Second Language across middle school, elementary, and adult learning contexts. As an ELA teacher, I have delivered standards-aligned instruction and structured reading interventions to adolescents, including struggling and developing readers. As an ESL instructor, I have taught both children and adults, providing one-on-one and small-group instruction focused on literacy, language development, and academic communication. Across settings, my work emphasizes clear instruction, data-informed practice, and building confidence in diverse learners.
Writing

Writing

I bring over five years of experience teaching English Language Arts and English as a Second Language across middle school, elementary, and adult learning contexts. As an ELA teacher, I have delivered standards-aligned instruction and structured reading interventions to adolescents, including struggling and developing readers. As an ESL instructor, I have taught both children and adults, providing one-on-one and small-group instruction focused on literacy, language development, and academic communication. Across settings, my work emphasizes clear instruction, data-informed practice, and building confidence in diverse learners.
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