Hi, I'm Dana! I am a certified elementary school teacher available to tutor K-2. I have taught 1st grade for 6 years. It is truly an exciting age when kids are really starting to learn different ways to decode words and utilize various comprehension strategies. Not only do I want to help my students succeed, but more importantly, I want them to have the confidence in themselves to know that they are capable and can do it.
I am experienced in the Fundations phonics program, as well as...
Hi, I'm Dana! I am a certified elementary school teacher available to tutor K-2. I have taught 1st grade for 6 years. It is truly an exciting age when kids are really starting to learn different ways to decode words and utilize various comprehension strategies. Not only do I want to help my students succeed, but more importantly, I want them to have the confidence in themselves to know that they are capable and can do it.
I am experienced in the Fundations phonics program, as well as reading and writing workshop. I work with students to improve handwriting, identify different word parts, and develop various decoding strategies. In addition, I help students to use appropriate comprehension strategies to fully understand a text. Finally, I guide students in how to write simple sentences and stories and to build upon them using descriptive language, catchy introductions, story structure, and correct punctuation.
