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Beth T.

Homeschooling Mom with 20+ years experience

Homeschooling Mom with 20+ years experience

$40/hour

4.8 (21 ratings)

  • 367 hours tutoring

  • San Antonio, TX 78209

About Beth

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I have a degree in education, and was certified in the state of New York. I have since been teaching my four children at home and all are successful students. I am a proctor for the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, and my children have been tested regularly to assess their progress. My oldest is a senior and is a National Merit Scholar semi-finalist (awaiting the next stage of elimination.) With the exception of some of the higher level sciences, I have taught them all academic subjects, plus...

I have a degree in education, and was certified in the state of New York. I have since been teaching my four children at home and all are successful students. I am a proctor for the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, and my children have been tested regularly to assess their progress. My oldest is a senior and is a National Merit Scholar semi-finalist (awaiting the next stage of elimination.) With the exception of some of the higher level sciences, I have taught them all academic subjects, plus given them a good basis in the arts.

I love children and teaching. There is nothing like the thrill of watching a young child first catch on to reading, or seeing the light go on as they first understand a math or grammar concept. I believe in teaching until mastery, not giving a poor grade and moving on, but continuing to reinforce a skill until it is firmly learned, while also not boring a student with busy work, but challenging him as he is ready to receive more.

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Education

College of St. Rose (Albany, NY)
undergrad

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly rate: $40
  • Travel policy: Within 5 miles of San Antonio, TX 78209
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Corporate Training

Hebrew,

Hebrew

While I am far from fluent, I can give a good base for studying Hebrew. I have taught the alphabet, both printed and handwritten, and how to read and pronounce the language. I can also teach basic vocabulary, and a number of grammar concepts. I have taught my own four children, using a variety of resources.
Spanish,

Spanish

I have lived in Costa Rica, where we attended language school. I have taught all of my children Spanish, and my oldest tested out of four semesters of college Spanish. I teach by a combination of methods.
ESL/ESOL, Grammar

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a degree in education, and have taught my own four children at home. I have covered every subject from preschool age through the better part of high school. My oldest is a senior this year, and in line for National Merit Scholar. My youngest is in third grade. So I have successfully led three children through elementary school and am working on the fourth. I can cover all the basic elementary subjects, as shown from my certifying tests here. And I have both boys and girls, so I can relate to either.
Elementary Math,

Elementary Math

I have taught my own four children at home, and use a variety of materials. I strive to teach for mastery, believing it is important to learn a skill well before teaching the next, as each skill in math build on the previous ones. With the younger kids, I try to make learning fun, using games when possible.
Phonics,

Phonics

As a homeschool mom, I have taught my four children to read, and found it one of the most exciting parts of teaching them. With each child, I found I had to adapt the method to their different styles and temperaments, but I always used the classic phonics rules. I also like to teach with games whenever possible. All four of my children are excellent readers, my oldest receiving a perfect 800 on the reading portion of the SAT, and my youngest, at age eight, reading significantly above grade level.
Elementary Science, Grammar, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

English

English, ESL/ESOL, Grammar, Reading, SAT Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

History

Bible Studies,

Bible Studies

I have a good general knowledge of both the Old and New Testaments. I have written and taught studies to both kids and adults. I am often assisted by my husband, who has a master's of divinity, and a good knowledge of Greek.
American History, Geography

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a degree in education, and have taught my own four children at home. I have covered every subject from preschool age through the better part of high school. My oldest is a senior this year, and in line for National Merit Scholar. My youngest is in third grade. So I have successfully led three children through elementary school and am working on the fourth. I can cover all the basic elementary subjects, as shown from my certifying tests here. And I have both boys and girls, so I can relate to either.
Spanish,

Spanish

I have lived in Costa Rica, where we attended language school. I have taught all of my children Spanish, and my oldest tested out of four semesters of college Spanish. I teach by a combination of methods.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, English, ESL/ESOL, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Reading, SAT Math, SAT Reading, Spelling

Language

Hebrew,

Hebrew

While I am far from fluent, I can give a good base for studying Hebrew. I have taught the alphabet, both printed and handwritten, and how to read and pronounce the language. I can also teach basic vocabulary, and a number of grammar concepts. I have taught my own four children, using a variety of resources.
Spanish,

Spanish

I have lived in Costa Rica, where we attended language school. I have taught all of my children Spanish, and my oldest tested out of four semesters of college Spanish. I teach by a combination of methods.
ESL/ESOL

Math

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, SAT Math

Most Popular

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a degree in education, and have taught my own four children at home. I have covered every subject from preschool age through the better part of high school. My oldest is a senior this year, and in line for National Merit Scholar. My youngest is in third grade. So I have successfully led three children through elementary school and am working on the fourth. I can cover all the basic elementary subjects, as shown from my certifying tests here. And I have both boys and girls, so I can relate to either.
Spanish,

Spanish

I have lived in Costa Rica, where we attended language school. I have taught all of my children Spanish, and my oldest tested out of four semesters of college Spanish. I teach by a combination of methods.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, English, ESL/ESOL, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Reading

Music

General Music,

General Music

I have a basic understanding of music. I homeschool my four children and we sing, play a variety of instruments and cover basic music theory and music history. I taught each of my children to play the recorder when they were young, which helped them move on to other instruments when they were ready to choose. I also expose them to a variety of music genres to increase their appreciation of music.
Music Theory

Other

Bible Studies,

Bible Studies

I have a good general knowledge of both the Old and New Testaments. I have written and taught studies to both kids and adults. I am often assisted by my husband, who has a master's of divinity, and a good knowledge of Greek.
ESL/ESOL, Geography

Special Needs

Phonics

Phonics

As a homeschool mom, I have taught my four children to read, and found it one of the most exciting parts of teaching them. With each child, I found I had to adapt the method to their different styles and temperaments, but I always used the classic phonics rules. I also like to teach with games whenever possible. All four of my children are excellent readers, my oldest receiving a perfect 800 on the reading portion of the SAT, and my youngest, at age eight, reading significantly above grade level.

Sports/Recreation

Ballet,

Ballet

I have studied ballet as well as tap and Israeli folk dance for years, and have had several opportunities to teach in various settings. I have given ballet lessons through community and homeschool organizations, have taught Israeli dance to church groups, and dance with my own girls at home. I love dance and keep in shape so that I will be able to demonstrate correct technique.
Cooking,

Cooking

I have been cooking for years, and have a reputation for excellent food. I have given classes to adults and children in my home with great success. I have taught various techniques that would allow the students to cook a variety of foods at home. I also often include safety issues, meal planning and nutrition. The greatest reward for me has been hearing the parents say that their kids are cooking at home - that they made dinner, or they make homemade bread for the family. I also love to hear moms tell me that their kids are eating vegetables that they wouldn't eat before!
Sewing

Sewing

I have taken several sewing classes and have made a number of items, including clothing, baby gifts and quilts. I am familiar with using a machine as well as sewing by hand. I have taught my own children and let them through some simple projects.

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a degree in education, and have taught my own four children at home. I have covered every subject from preschool age through the better part of high school. My oldest is a senior this year, and in line for National Merit Scholar. My youngest is in third grade. So I have successfully led three children through elementary school and am working on the fourth. I can cover all the basic elementary subjects, as shown from my certifying tests here. And I have both boys and girls, so I can relate to either.
Spanish,

Spanish

I have lived in Costa Rica, where we attended language school. I have taught all of my children Spanish, and my oldest tested out of four semesters of college Spanish. I teach by a combination of methods.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, ESL/ESOL, GED, Geometry, Reading, SAT Math

Test Preparation

GED, SAT Math, SAT Reading

Ratings and Reviews

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Knowledgeable, persistent, and got along well with my daughter

Worked with my 8th grade daughter to solve some geometry problems. I would recommend Beth to other parents looking for math tutors. Beth worked with my daughter until she was able to understand the concepts and made some recommendations for the future to make math easier.

Monica, 5 lessons with Beth

Great time together

Beth was great at teaching me the basics of sewing, I found a vintage pattern of my grandmothers that we are going to work on. Totally looking forward to it. I'm hoping by the end of our time together, I'll be able to start making some basic clothes.

Jennifer , 2 lessons with Beth

Excellent tutor

Beth is very good at varying the lessons to keep them fresh and building on past accomplishments. We are very pleased with our daughter's progress and growth.

Tony, 130 lessons with Beth
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Beth T.

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