Suzy R.
Overland Park, KS
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I'm an enthusiastic, loyal and hard-working teacher with over 20 years experience! I have a long tradition of great rapport with everyone from young kids to adults. Have helped kids learn to read, gain confidence and feel like they can succeed! Presently I work for the school district in addition to after school programs specializing in tutoring
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Common Core
Since Kansas introduced the common core two years ago, I have been part of that implementation at the elementary school level. I work with all grade levels K through sixth and assist in all areas at school. I consider myself extremely familiar with he common core and its demands.
Elementary (K-6th)
I have worked in an elementary school for the last six years. Also, I have been employed as a private tutor for the last eight years. I have worked with students as young as pre-k all the way to high school seniors. Prior to that. Taught English as a second language abroad to middle and high school students. I have watched children who could not read sight words move to being able to read at grade level with the right support and encouragement. I have a double BA as well as certification in teaching English as a second language.
Handwriting
I have taught from the program "Handwriting without Tears" for over five years. I was trained through a prescribed program. I assist with cursive handwriting currently at the fifth grade level.
Hebrew
I have taught Hebrew in supplemental schools for over 20 years. I lived in Israel for five years where I taught English as a second language and also studied Hebrew while there. I have experience teaching both adults and children in the Hebrew language.
Phonics
I have worked with students of all ages as a reading teacher from elementary school all the way to high school. I have assisted students with learning issues and behavioral challenges. I try to make learning the fundamentals fun and enjoy incorporating different strategies to increase fluency. In order to support the learning of phonics I incorporate many tools including leveled readers, flash cards and games.
Study Skills
I have worked for the last 8 years as a tutor helping students improve their study skills. I have used a prescribed program but am very flexible and understand the demands of students from elementary age to high school. Most students stay organized using their nouns tools but I can also incorporate pencil and paper to help students excel at their studying habits.
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Suzy R.
Overland Park, KS
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