Aretha
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio, TX where I received an M.A.T (Master of Arts in Teaching) degree. I am a certified elementary teacher who has taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades in the public school and substitute taught for PK-8 in a private school setting. I am passionate about teaching elementary children and helping them master fundamental skills. I particularly enjoy working on basic number concepts, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and all aspects of language development, especially spelling, grammar, and free writing. I love to use games or other creative methods to peak student interest and give them a solid understanding of CONCEPTS rather than sets of formulas, rules, etc, without the knowledge to manipulate or apply them. My philosophy is process-oriented rather than product oriented (outcome ONLY), with an emphasis on taking the student from the level he/she is and generating marked improvement over time. It thrills me to see the light in students' eyes when they grasp a difficult concept or realize their own potential for success!
I provide a unique blend of elementary classroom and PK-8 substitute teaching experience, and I have worked with special education students, which taught me patience, flexibility, and a deeper appreciation for diversity. I have utilized both a phonics-based approach and a literature-based/writing approach in language development and reading comprehension.
As my own children have grown and my youngest is a high school junior, I find myself missing the challenges and triumphs of teaching. I am, and always will be, a teacher at heart.
In my free time I enjoy reading, scrapbooking, and watching movies (a big Star Wars fan!)
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Undergraduate Degree: Trinity University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
Graduate Degree: Trinity University - Master of Arts, Teaching
reading, scrapbooking, and watching movies (a big Star Wars fan!)
- 1st Grade
- 1st Grade Math
- 1st Grade Reading
- 1st Grade Writing
- 2nd Grade
- 2nd Grade Math
- 2nd Grade Reading
- 2nd Grade Writing
- 3rd Grade
- 3rd Grade Math
- 3rd Grade Reading
- 3rd Grade Writing
- 4th Grade
- 4th Grade Math
- 4th Grade Reading
- 4th Grade Writing
- 5th Grade
- 5th Grade Math
- 5th Grade Reading
- 5th Grade Writing
- 6th Grade Reading
- 7th Grade Reading
- 8th Grade Reading
- Arithmetic
- College English
- Elementary
- Elementary Math
- Elementary School
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- High School English
- Homework Support
- Math
- Middle School
- Middle School Math
- Middle School Reading
- Other
- Phonics
- Reading
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Summer
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
I am process rather than product-oriented (outcome only), with an emphasis on taking the student from the level he/she is and generating marked improvement over time.