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Certified K-8 Teacher with Tutoring Experience
Rita R.

583 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $40
Response time: 2 hours

About Rita


Bio

I have retired after 15+ years of teaching. It used to be that my favorite part of any day was when one of my students said something like "I get it" or "now it makes sense" or "and then when this goes here...". I enjoyed being a classroom teacher but I also believe that not everyone understands everything the first time around and some concepts need more focused, individualized attention. I believe that students learn in different modalities so it's best to present lessons using...

I have retired after 15+ years of teaching. It used to be that my favorite part of any day was when one of my students said something like "I get it" or "now it makes sense" or "and then when this goes here...". I enjoyed being a classroom teacher but I also believe that not everyone understands everything the first time around and some concepts need more focused, individualized attention. I believe that students learn in different modalities so it's best to present lessons using kinesthetic, tactile, aural, and visual methods. When I tutored for an industry leader in the past, my students experienced a lot of success. I do not give up easily and if what I am trying is not making sense to a student, I will keep looking for ways that they will understand the material. It is not enough that students know things, they must be able to demonstrate knowledge and relate it to other subjects. It is not enough that they can read a selection, they must be able to answer questions about it and apply it to other situations. A lot of discussion during tutoring can help students look into learning with more depth.


Education

St. Petersburg College
Elementary Education
  • Licensed teacher

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Approved Subjects

Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

As a certified K-6 teacher, I have taught Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies to grades K, 1 and 3 over the past four years. I have experience with tutoring privately as well as for a major company. I use a combination of materials and can access resources to help you and your student.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I taught elementary math for 15 years before retiring.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I obtained my ESOL Endorsement in 2008 in Florida.
Reading

Reading

I received my Reading Endorsement three years ago and have been teaching Intensive Reading since then.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I have guided several students to raising their SAT scores.
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
Algebra 1
ASVAB
GED
Geometry
Grammar
GRE
Phonics
Prealgebra
SAT Math
Spelling
Vocabulary
Writing

Examples of Expertise


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Ratings and Reviews


Rating

4.9 (200 ratings)
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Reviews

Excellent and Patient Tutor

ممكن تكتبي تقييم بسيط وطبيعي كده: Review title: Excellent and Patient Tutor Review: Rita is an excellent and patient tutor. She makes the lessons interesting and engaging for the student. I really appreciate how she adjusts her teaching style and activities based on the student’s needs. She is very supportive, flexible, and makes learning enjoyable. I highly recommend her.

Adam, 49 lessons with Rita

Grateful ❤️

We have been so grateful for the support Mrs. Rita has provided to our daughter. She helped her build confidence in reading during kindergarten and is continuing to work with her over the summer as she prepares for first grade. Mrs. Rita is kind, patient, and has a wonderful way of keeping children engaged and excited about learning. Our daughter looks forward to every session, and we have seen tremendous growth in both her skills and confidence. We highly recommend Mrs. Rita to any family looking for a caring, dedicated, and effective tutor.

Karonica, 46 lessons with Rita

Thank you for the excellent job and for being patient

Rita has been a wonderful resource for my ACT and ASVAB Prep. She is highly knowledgeable and patient, breaking down complex math concepts into simple, manageable steps. Thanks to her dedicated support, my son score is improving significantly. Highly recommended.

Fatimata, 18 lessons with Rita

My daughter loves her!

My daughter hates tutoring! But she is excited to work Rita again. She was able to talk to Ava in a creative and fun way. My daughter actually asked that if she HAS to be tutored she wants Rita.

Stephanie, 50 lessons with Rita

My teenage son enjoys working with Rita

My son is studying to take the SAT test this spring and Rita has been great working with him. I can tell he is gaining in confidence and and learning the skills he needs to take the test

Susie, 11 lessons with Rita

Wonderful and efficient.

Rita responded expeditiously to my request. It was an immediate bond with my son he was so happy to meet her. The connection is great and we look forward to her support in the future.

Lea, 19 lessons with Rita

My daughter loves her!

My daughter hates tutoring! But she is excited to work Rita again. She was able to talk to Ava in a creative and fun way. My daughter actually asked that if she HAS to be tutored she wants Rita.

Stephanie, 50 lessons with Rita

Knowledgeable and friendly

Friday, she's helping with vocabulary; and how some words are Greek and Latin into english. Some of the words are separate and what to be looking for to understand the word better, so when I take the ASVAB. I have a better understanding in the test. When I was finished with the Tutor session, I was so excited to be learning something new. She's very patience.

Anonymous, 12 lessons with Rita

Knowledgeable, Patient, and Friendly

My daughter loves her tutor. She has helped my daughter's confidence and preparing her for her SAT test. She is working specifically with her reading comprehension. My daughter is beginning to enjoy reading. Her tutor has been very effective.

Stacy, 10 lessons with Rita

Patience, Patience, Patience

Rita has done an excellent job of tutoring my daughter in elementary math. She was having trouble with common core structures and processes. Rita has made a big difference. Maddie has gone from failing grades to a high B average in just a few weeks. The change in her confidence and attitude toward math is outstanding. Great job Rita! Thank you!

SHANE, 16 lessons with Rita
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Response time: 2 hours
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