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Sara S.

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33 hours tutoring

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Compassionate, Dedicated, Enthusiastic, and Caring
Compassionate, Dedicated, Enthusiastic, and Caring
Sara S.

5.0 (11 ratings)

33 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (11 ratings)

33 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Sara

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My passion is seeing children grow in their skills as well as their self-confidence. I have experience in teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic to grades 1-6. I have taught phonics to students in grades 1-2 and reading comprehension to students grades 3-5 for 15 years. I have tutored arithmetic to students grades 2-6 for over 10 years. I also have more than 5 years experience helping children improve their writing skills.

I know how to use multiple strategies (visual, verbal, tactile)...

My passion is seeing children grow in their skills as well as their self-confidence. I have experience in teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic to grades 1-6. I have taught phonics to students in grades 1-2 and reading comprehension to students grades 3-5 for 15 years. I have tutored arithmetic to students grades 2-6 for over 10 years. I also have more than 5 years experience helping children improve their writing skills.

I know how to use multiple strategies (visual, verbal, tactile) to teach the same subject. This helps for students to understand how a math problem can be broken down to smaller definable parts with the use of multiple problem-solving solving strategies. I also like to integrate and implement logic and critical thinking when solving word problems.

I love to see students excited about what they are reading. Through reading I use 4 strategies (Predict, Summarize, Clarify, Question) that help strengthen their reading skills but also help to improve their comprehension and fluency. As we read a story, I like to break the story down and find at least 5-10 words that are applicable to real world situations or that students may have some background or prior knowledge on. After finishing the story, I do several different vocabulary games so that each child is able retain new vocabulary being taught.

I like to find out students' interests so that they are more inspired to write about topics. I have learned that students are more willing to read material and gain and retain knowledge in subjects that interests them. In introducing the writing process I first like to find out their interests so that they are more inspired and engaged to write about topics. In going through the writing process with students, I like to help them break everything down (pre-write, draft, revise, edit, publish) and try not to overload them with too much material in one session so they are able to absorb and apply what they have learned.

Through teaching phonics for over 10 years, I have more self-awareness on h

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Education

California Lutheran University
BA in Liberal Arts

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $55
  • Travel policy: Within 10 miles of Simi Valley, CA 93063
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 8/14/2022

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Corporate Training

Grammar,

Grammar

I have worked with students independently or in a small group focusing on improving language skills. Have worked with students on phonics, reading comprehension, and grammar. Have helped students in editing pieces to make for a stronger final draft correcting punctuation, spelling, and grammatical errors.
Proofreading

Elementary Education

Common Core,

Common Core

Have worked with elementary school age students for more than 5 years using the common core curriculum and standards. Have worked with students (grades 1-6) in a small group setting. Implemented and taught lessons in the areas of language arts and mathematics. Created fun and diverse--while at the same time, challenging activities, which enhanced critical thinking skills.
Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

Have taught students at the elementary level for 6 years. Kindergarten teacher for 2 years; Fourth grade teacher for 4 years. Have over 10 years experience working with students (grades 1-6) in a small group setting in the areas of: reading, writing, mathematics, and logic and reasoning.
Elementary Math,

Elementary Math

Have experience teaching and tutoring skills up to the 6th grade level. Have experience teaching math concepts from place value, addition/subtraction, multiplication/division, to fractions, decimals, PEMDAS, perimeter, area, volume, and plotting points on a coordinate plane.
Grammar,

Grammar

I have worked with students independently or in a small group focusing on improving language skills. Have worked with students on phonics, reading comprehension, and grammar. Have helped students in editing pieces to make for a stronger final draft correcting punctuation, spelling, and grammatical errors.
Phonics,

Phonics

Have worked with students on phonics skills for 15 years. Implemented a systematic instruction in phoneme awareness, phonics, and sight words. Used strategies like: phoneme play, introducing and reviewing phonics/decodable words and sight words. At the end of each lesson, I would give a guided spelling test to help strengthen their knowledge of letter sounds, phonetic words and sight words and would have students apply all skills in writing a sentence. After 5-10 lessons, students take a mastery test to see if they are able to identify sounds and have knowledge of phonetic words and sight words.
Reading,

Reading

Have worked with students for 15 years on becoming more proficient and fluent readers. Taught the 4 strategies of reading (Predict, Summarize, Clarify, Question) and have had students apply each strategy when reading a book at their grade level. When starting a new book, would have students predict what the story would be about. Would do a walkthrough of the pages that would be read for the day, asking questions to check for understanding. Would then have students do staggered reading and would be of assistance if a student needed help in clarification of a word/came to a word they had trouble reading. After completing a lesson, would ask for students to summarize what they read for the day. Would use multiple charts (Story Map, KWL chart, Semantic Map) to help students succeed in retelling events or facts in the story. After completing a lesson, would ask a reflection question to see if they understood what they read and were able to look back in the story to find the answer for proof or evidence.
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

In working with students on strengthening their reading skills, I have also had much experience in helping students to gain and retain new vocabulary being taught in short stories that they read. For each grade level book, I would focus on 10 vocabulary words that could be applicable in the real world. I would introduce no more than 3 or 4 words per lesson. After students completed reading the story, I would play different vocabulary games (Mush Pot, Around the World, Memory, Pictionary, Charades) to help them retain the new vocabulary being taught before giving them a final assessment.
Elementary Science, Spelling, Study Skills

English

Grammar,

Grammar

I have worked with students independently or in a small group focusing on improving language skills. Have worked with students on phonics, reading comprehension, and grammar. Have helped students in editing pieces to make for a stronger final draft correcting punctuation, spelling, and grammatical errors.
Reading,

Reading

Have worked with students for 15 years on becoming more proficient and fluent readers. Taught the 4 strategies of reading (Predict, Summarize, Clarify, Question) and have had students apply each strategy when reading a book at their grade level. When starting a new book, would have students predict what the story would be about. Would do a walkthrough of the pages that would be read for the day, asking questions to check for understanding. Would then have students do staggered reading and would be of assistance if a student needed help in clarification of a word/came to a word they had trouble reading. After completing a lesson, would ask for students to summarize what they read for the day. Would use multiple charts (Story Map, KWL chart, Semantic Map) to help students succeed in retelling events or facts in the story. After completing a lesson, would ask a reflection question to see if they understood what they read and were able to look back in the story to find the answer for proof or evidence.
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

In working with students on strengthening their reading skills, I have also had much experience in helping students to gain and retain new vocabulary being taught in short stories that they read. For each grade level book, I would focus on 10 vocabulary words that could be applicable in the real world. I would introduce no more than 3 or 4 words per lesson. After students completed reading the story, I would play different vocabulary games (Mush Pot, Around the World, Memory, Pictionary, Charades) to help them retain the new vocabulary being taught before giving them a final assessment.
Writing,

Writing

Have worked with students in small groups to help with their writing skills. Used the Writing Process in writing short stories and in writing reports. Walked them through the 5 steps of the writing process (Pre-write, Draft, Revise, Edit, and Publish.) Used multiple resources to help aid in becoming more proficient in their writing skills. Helped with editing their work before making a final copy.
ACT English, English, Proofreading, SAT Writing, Spelling

History

European History, Geography, World History

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

Have taught students at the elementary level for 6 years. Kindergarten teacher for 2 years; Fourth grade teacher for 4 years. Have over 10 years experience working with students (grades 1-6) in a small group setting in the areas of: reading, writing, mathematics, and logic and reasoning.
Reading,

Reading

Have worked with students for 15 years on becoming more proficient and fluent readers. Taught the 4 strategies of reading (Predict, Summarize, Clarify, Question) and have had students apply each strategy when reading a book at their grade level. When starting a new book, would have students predict what the story would be about. Would do a walkthrough of the pages that would be read for the day, asking questions to check for understanding. Would then have students do staggered reading and would be of assistance if a student needed help in clarification of a word/came to a word they had trouble reading. After completing a lesson, would ask for students to summarize what they read for the day. Would use multiple charts (Story Map, KWL chart, Semantic Map) to help students succeed in retelling events or facts in the story. After completing a lesson, would ask a reflection question to see if they understood what they read and were able to look back in the story to find the answer for proof or evidence.
Writing,

Writing

Have worked with students in small groups to help with their writing skills. Used the Writing Process in writing short stories and in writing reports. Walked them through the 5 steps of the writing process (Pre-write, Draft, Revise, Edit, and Publish.) Used multiple resources to help aid in becoming more proficient in their writing skills. Helped with editing their work before making a final copy.
English, Prealgebra, Spelling, Study Skills

Math

Logic,

Logic

I have 5 years experience teaching students to problem solve, using logic and reasoning. Problems I have given help with life learning skills. They help students to think outside of the box (and sometimes out of their comfort zone). Students have had fun solving word problems, equations, and puzzles using a variety of techniques and ways to get their answers. In problem solving using logic reasoning, it is not only important to get the right answer, but it is also explain to how you got there and got the correct answer, where there can be many different ways in achieving the desired effect, and at times using more than one operation to solving each problem.
Prealgebra

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Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

Have taught students at the elementary level for 6 years. Kindergarten teacher for 2 years; Fourth grade teacher for 4 years. Have over 10 years experience working with students (grades 1-6) in a small group setting in the areas of: reading, writing, mathematics, and logic and reasoning.
Reading,

Reading

Have worked with students for 15 years on becoming more proficient and fluent readers. Taught the 4 strategies of reading (Predict, Summarize, Clarify, Question) and have had students apply each strategy when reading a book at their grade level. When starting a new book, would have students predict what the story would be about. Would do a walkthrough of the pages that would be read for the day, asking questions to check for understanding. Would then have students do staggered reading and would be of assistance if a student needed help in clarification of a word/came to a word they had trouble reading. After completing a lesson, would ask for students to summarize what they read for the day. Would use multiple charts (Story Map, KWL chart, Semantic Map) to help students succeed in retelling events or facts in the story. After completing a lesson, would ask a reflection question to see if they understood what they read and were able to look back in the story to find the answer for proof or evidence.
Writing,

Writing

Have worked with students in small groups to help with their writing skills. Used the Writing Process in writing short stories and in writing reports. Walked them through the 5 steps of the writing process (Pre-write, Draft, Revise, Edit, and Publish.) Used multiple resources to help aid in becoming more proficient in their writing skills. Helped with editing their work before making a final copy.
English, Prealgebra, Study Skills

Other

Geography, Study Skills

Science

Psychology

Special Needs

Phonics,

Phonics

Have worked with students on phonics skills for 15 years. Implemented a systematic instruction in phoneme awareness, phonics, and sight words. Used strategies like: phoneme play, introducing and reviewing phonics/decodable words and sight words. At the end of each lesson, I would give a guided spelling test to help strengthen their knowledge of letter sounds, phonetic words and sight words and would have students apply all skills in writing a sentence. After 5-10 lessons, students take a mastery test to see if they are able to identify sounds and have knowledge of phonetic words and sight words.
Study Skills

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

Have taught students at the elementary level for 6 years. Kindergarten teacher for 2 years; Fourth grade teacher for 4 years. Have over 10 years experience working with students (grades 1-6) in a small group setting in the areas of: reading, writing, mathematics, and logic and reasoning.
Reading,

Reading

Have worked with students for 15 years on becoming more proficient and fluent readers. Taught the 4 strategies of reading (Predict, Summarize, Clarify, Question) and have had students apply each strategy when reading a book at their grade level. When starting a new book, would have students predict what the story would be about. Would do a walkthrough of the pages that would be read for the day, asking questions to check for understanding. Would then have students do staggered reading and would be of assistance if a student needed help in clarification of a word/came to a word they had trouble reading. After completing a lesson, would ask for students to summarize what they read for the day. Would use multiple charts (Story Map, KWL chart, Semantic Map) to help students succeed in retelling events or facts in the story. After completing a lesson, would ask a reflection question to see if they understood what they read and were able to look back in the story to find the answer for proof or evidence.
Writing,

Writing

Have worked with students in small groups to help with their writing skills. Used the Writing Process in writing short stories and in writing reports. Walked them through the 5 steps of the writing process (Pre-write, Draft, Revise, Edit, and Publish.) Used multiple resources to help aid in becoming more proficient in their writing skills. Helped with editing their work before making a final copy.
Study Skills

Test Preparation

Common Core,

Common Core

Have worked with elementary school age students for more than 5 years using the common core curriculum and standards. Have worked with students (grades 1-6) in a small group setting. Implemented and taught lessons in the areas of language arts and mathematics. Created fun and diverse--while at the same time, challenging activities, which enhanced critical thinking skills.
ACT English, PSAT, SAT Writing

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Knowledgeable and helpful tutor

Sara is a great tutor. She is prepared, has a plan, and communicates what she is focusing on and why. My son enjoys the lessons and has fun learning. My son is learning a lot and has been more motivated to write in class.

Elizabeth, 33 lessons with Sara
Hourly Rate: $55
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