Kathryn
Stellar Math, SAT, and English Tutor
I have over 5 years of teaching/tutoring experience and 10 years working with youth of all ages. Isn't it time you give your kids a tutor that can not only teach the material, but also make learning a pleasant experience? Truth is most children like learning, when we are young we consider a trip to the zoo or museum an exciting adventure. When a child faces obstacles to their learning, it stops being fun. Once those obstacles are removed learning becomes exciting again. When youth are able to...
criminal justice
dyslexia
ADD/ADHD
I've worked with many children who have ADD or ADHD, both on and off medication. I adapt my lessons by having shorter lessons with them on a more frequent basis. In the lessons I break down concepts into smaller chunks and will move on to a new subject quicker. In order to assure they have understood the lesson I will do a quick review of the concept the next lesson. I also am constantly either guiding them through the steps or having them guide me through the steps as the constant verbalization keeps them on track and lets me know quicker when their brain has wandered. In addition to the subject at hand I always spend a few extra minutes on organization with my ADD/ADHD students.
ESL/ESOL
ADHD
algebra 1
American history
biology
vocabulary
geometry
prealgebra
reading
Spanish
writing
English
SAT math
literature
LSAT
GED
SAT reading
SAT writing
ASVAB
PSAT
ACT Reading
ACT Math
elementary math
elementary science
study skills
Elaine J. from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Kathyrn is exactly the tutor we need for our son. Her expertise and life experience have enabled her to pinpoint the issues that need to be addressed with his homework and classroom procedures. We feel lucky to have found her.