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Effective Tutor for Elementary and Middle School students
Peggy S.

5.0 (76 ratings)

262 hours tutoring

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I have previously been a licensed elementary teacher in the state of KS but I am in the process of renewing that licensure. I have taught math, reading, vocabulary, social studies in the classroom as well as tutoring. I am proficient in teaching early music skills too like reading music and easy music theory.

Since my BA is in Psychology, I hold enough credits to certify in secondary social studies. I try to find out the student's learning style and teach them how to learn the...

I have previously been a licensed elementary teacher in the state of KS but I am in the process of renewing that licensure. I have taught math, reading, vocabulary, social studies in the classroom as well as tutoring. I am proficient in teaching early music skills too like reading music and easy music theory.

Since my BA is in Psychology, I hold enough credits to certify in secondary social studies. I try to find out the student's learning style and teach them how to learn the material on their own using their learning style. My goal is to have the students teach themselves as much as possible by giving them the techniques they need to learn the material.

I have a unique way of teaching elementary math. One lesson plan I had was on rounding. This is a concept that can be very difficult for students. So I have a family of ducks trying to cross a busy road. It has a center line (5). If the ducks are to that center line, it would be faster to finish running across the road (6-9). If they are not to the center line yet, it would be faster to turn around and run back to the original side (1-4). Then when we get to a number, I ask them if it would be faster to turn around and run back or finish running across? Many students then are able to visualize this and can round either up or down.

Please feel free to contact me. I am available most evenings Monday-Friday and will meet either at the student's home or the local library. I do require at least a four hour cancellation notice. The first meeting would be a free consultation visit to determine the needs of the student and how I can be of assistance.

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Education

Bryan College
Psychology
Liberty University
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $35
  • Rate details: First child will be at full-price. Second, third, and fourth children will be $10 each up to four children in the same family.
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 11/12/2016

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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ADHD

ADHD

I, myself, have had to learn how to become organized in my thinking and how to organize my time and supplies in my studies since I, too, have ADHD. I have also tutored several students and have taught many with ADHD. I am able to give them suggestions on how to become more organized and how to break up homework and study sessions in order to be more productive. The use of appropriate fidget tools are also very effective when a student needs to concentrate on their work. Praise and a reward system are very effective many times to increase motivation.
American History

American History

I have taken and passed the following subjects: World Regional Geography, Western Civilization, State and Local government, Colorado History, Teaching Middle school social studies, Introduction to sociology, and have passed the following CLEP tests: U.S. history and economics.
Bible Studies

Bible Studies

I have attended Bible college as well as Christian schools most of my life. I am very knowledgeable about the Bible and can help others understand most passages (outside of parts of Daniel and Revelation).
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have been an elementary teacher in the past for four years. I hold a state licensure for elementary education as well as a Masters in elementary education.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I have KS elementary education certification.
General Music

General Music

I have years of piano lessons and have also been giving piano lessons for beginners and intermediates for the past eight years. I understand music theory since I have taken several music theory classes at the college level. I have taken a music history course from Berkely too.
Geography

Geography

I have passed all the certification tests for teaching secondary geography but have not paid for the certification yet. I have credits in world geography.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I have been an elementary teacher in the past for four years. I hold a Kansas state licensure for elementary education as well as a Masters in elementary education. I also taught elementary music education and have been a substitute teacher for the past four years covering classes from kindergarten through grade. However, I am not certified past 6th grade. I have tutored in middle school math, reading, writing, history, and government.
Music History

Music History

I have six hours of music history from the Berklee school of music online. I have taught 5th grade music history also.
Music Theory

Music Theory

I have taken two theory classes and have 46 years of experience with piano. I taught beginner piano, have professionally sung, and have taught one year of elementary music.
Piano

Piano

I have taught beginner piano and have played for churches myself. I have been playing piano now for 46 years.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have taught pre-Algebra and Algebra I classes.
Reading

Reading

I am a KS licensed elementary education teacher. I also hold a master's in Elementary Education and have experience with working with students on IEPs. I am a level B test proctor to test students in reading and math.
Social Studies

Social Studies

I hold a bachelor's in psychology and have enough credits and have passed the PRAXIS social studies teaching test to certify even though I have not paid for certification in KS yet.
Writing

Writing

I have taught writing in the classroom and was a writing major for a time in college. We begin by brainstorming the topics if one is not already decided. Then we create either an outline or use a graphic organizer to plan out the writing. Grammar and spelling as well as proofreading are all components to writing.
Elementary Science
English
GED
Grammar
Microsoft Word
Proofreading
Vocabulary

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Great Teacher

Peggy made a point of getting to know the area where my child struggles and made the lesson enjoyable for him. He’s excited to go back.

Brandy, 27 lessons with Peggy

Caring and patient.

Peggy is a patient and easy going tutor who knows how to engage my daughter in learning and trys to make the lesson fun and not too boring. I think for my child that helps! Did I mention she brings her own materials and loves kids?

Heather, 30 lessons with Peggy

Great Piano Lessons

Peggy gives my child the correct feedback and encouragement he needs to get excited and motivated for each lesson. She is wonderful at communicating with me about lessons and how to be prepared as a parent to make everything be successful for my child. Her positive approach makes the whole experience perfect.

Breanna, 4 lessons with Peggy

Thorough

Very patient and thorough. Excellent choice for my 4th grader. Peggy took time to understand our struggle and solved my sons issue quickly.

Bill, 18 lessons with Peggy

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Peggy has been tutoring my 9 yr old son all summer. She has been able to maintain his attention and kept him willing and looking forward to tutoring all summer.

Jason, 23 lessons with Peggy

Peggy is a very knowledgeable math tutor!

Peggy is a great tutor! She is very patient and kind and her teaching method is fun. I think that Chase will learn quickly how to understand and resolve the problems he struggles with in math!

Jan, 2 lessons with Peggy

Great to work with!

She is great at what she does!

Cecil, 20 lessons with Peggy

Just awesome!

She figured out in the first 30 minutes that my daughter wasn't struggling with reading comprehension, but reading in context of her other classes. Looking forward to seeing her excel with Peggy!

Deanna, 21 lessons with Peggy
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