1st lesson free
Sylvia
- Rate $24
- Response 1h
$24/h
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1st lesson free
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
Doctor of Education with 30 plus years in the field of education as a reading specialist, community college instructor, university professor, and an elementary teacher.
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
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About Sylvia
# Professional Tutoring Profile # About Me With over 30 years of dedicated experience in education, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of helping students unlock their full potential. My career has spanned diverse educational settings, allowing me to understand and meet the unique needs of learners at every stage of their academic journey. # Educational Background - **Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)** - **Degree in Reading and Writing** - **Degree in Special Education** # Professional Experience My extensive career includes roles as: - **Reading Specialist** – Providing targeted intervention and support for students struggling with literacy - **Elementary Teacher** – Building foundational skills and fostering a love of learning in young students - **College Instructor & University Professor** – Teaching aspiring educators and developing curriculum at the higher education level - **Full-Time Online University Professor** – Adapting instruction for the digital learning environment - **Before and After School Administrator** – Managing educational programs and ensuring quality enrichment opportunities - **Before and After School Tutor** – Offering personalized academic support in flexible settings # My Approach to Tutoring My passion as an educator is to help students develop the **confidence and courage to take responsibility for their own learning**. I believe that every student has the capacity to succeed when given the right tools, support, and encouragement. I specialize in: - Building strong literacy foundations in reading and writing - Supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those requiring special education strategies - Creating personalized learning plans that meet students where they are - Fostering independence and self-advocacy in learners - Making learning engaging, relevant, and accessible # Why Choose Me as Your Tutor? My three decades in education have taught me that meaningful learning happens when students feel safe, supported, and empowered. Whether your child is struggling with reading comprehension, needs help developing writing skills, requires specialized learning strategies, or simply wants to build confidence in their abilities, I bring patience, expertise, and a genuine commitment to their success. I understand that every student learns differently, and I adapt my teaching methods to match individual learning styles and needs. My goal is not just to help students improve their grades, but to instill a lifelong love of learning and the self-assurance to tackle new challenges independently.
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About the lesson
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- +9
levels :
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Première
Terminale
College
University
Adult Education
Masters/ Graduate School
Doctorate
MBA
Early childhood education
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My teaching method combines direct instruction, collaborative learning, and differentiated instruction. A tutoring session would start with a warm-up, assessment, main instruction with guided practice, then independent practice. As a tutor, I have the adaptability, experience, and knowledge to adjust and be flexible based on the student's learning abilities and knowledge. My lessons are adjustable and instructionally specific for each student's learning style and needs.
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Rates
Rate
- $24
Pack rates
- 5 h: $120
- 10 h: $240
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Sylvia will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hrs
online
- $24/h
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