Louise
Reading Equals Independence
It has been my privilege to tutor students over the past two decades. I have volunteered in the RISD school district, worked for 2 agencies, and now work independently. I take the student back to the basics of reading skills, and help students relearn how to read, this time, correctly. Most of my students have some learning differences such as dyslexia, auditory processing issues, Asperger's syndrome and other issues. I have worked with students as young as 5 and as old as 47+. I tailor my cu...
ESL/ESOL
I have taught ESL in a class for kindergartners and have also taught a class for working adults. I have also taught ESL to Kurdish women. Used some original materials and some preprinted textbooks in combination. I include conversation, writing, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary.
study skills
Study skills are at the heart of successful work at home, between class sessions. For many years I have worked with students on how to streamliine and identify work. This includes strategies and plans of attack for the workload facing the student. Most students discover that once they break assignments into smaller do-able units, the work can be done in a more timely and more coherent fashion. Planning and building an organized notebook is one aspect of making study time more productive. Charting reasonable reading units and making useful notations are also important. All of this,and much more can be demonstrated and explained to the student.
spelling
elementary (k-6th)
phonics
SAT writing
Spontaneous writing, such as is required on the SAT, can be exhilarating when the writer is prepared. Some simple rules for writing combined with some rules for organizing outlines and thoughts can prove to be the tools which will take the student to new levels of confidence and expression.
SAT reading
To accomplish mastery of the SAT reading section demands, it is necessary to understand the constructs and strategies used most often by the test developers. Often taking the time to practice techniques allows the student to relax before the test. Pressure and panic will ruin the student's ability to concentrate. A knowledge of the formats common to the test will make the experience less frightening and more successful.
literature
GED
The GED will test what should have been learned in high school. Using test prep examples and breaking down word phrases for clarity, it is possible to detect the strategy for each question. Once the underlying meaning of the question has been deciphered using language, math, grammar and literature experiences, the student can determine the type of question and answer involved.
English
writing
grammar
reading
vocabulary
Richard C. from Dallas, TX
I appreciate Louise's patience with Ian and her sensitivity to his fear of failure. Getting him to complete daily assignments is a struggle. We hope that he will learn the self-discipline necessary to see him through his education.
Leah M. from Flower Mound, TX
Louise has been very good with our son who has difficulty reading and writing. We can already see an improvement!
Erin V. from Dallas, TX
Ms. Louise is wonderful! She has a warm and calm disposition that is very refreshing; different from what we experience in the school. You can tell she just loves her students and teaching them. She is very patient and encouraging. My son looks forward to working with her every week and can't wait to learn. She has lots of unique tools to help my son and he enjoys the variety!
Sally C. from Dallas, TX
Very experienced in working with students on academic subjects. She knows how to break down barriers and identify the best teaching methods.
Nakia M. from Richardson, TX
Thank you Louise for your passion for reading! After speaking with you, my son is already excited about the next session! You have great ideas and I appreciate the patience you have. I must say I am excited as well. Thank you so much!
Suzanne M. from The Colony, TX
Our son has loved working with Ms Louise, but since we have signed up with WyzAnt, our situation has changed, and we no longer need a tutor. But we will definitely use her again if we find ourselves in need of a tutor! Thank you so much for your help!
Gail M. from Frisco, TX
Louise has made a tremendous difference for my six year old grandson. Just a few weeks ago, he was still struggling to connect sounds to letters and would literally freak out if he was presented with too much information. Now, he is working so hard sounding out words and learning that he can read. I am so proud of how far he has come in such a short time and it is all thanks to Louise. She knows just how to connect with him and just the material to use in teaching him. He is always excited to see her and loves the hour that she spends with him.
Debbie Z. from Allen, TX
Ms. B. is an awesome lady. She really gets to know the individual person she is working with and truly makes them feel special. My daughter looks forward to going to tutoring because of her. My daughter loves talking and working with Ms. B. We couldn't be happier. Thanks Louise!
Melanie C. from Plano, TX
She has the patience of a saint, and a sense of humor that brings joy to teaching and being taught.
Shneshia G. from Dallas, TX
My nephew is very shy but Mrs. Louise has made him extremely comfortable and they work really well together. She is very patient with him and I look forward to working with her for a long time.