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Fun, Creative, & Effective! 20+ Years Experience as Elem. Teacher
Kate S.

80 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $40
Kate S.'s Photo

Fun, Creative, & Effective! 20+ Years Experience as Elem. Teacher
Fun, Creative, & Effective! 20+ Years Experience as Elem. Teacher
Kate S.

80 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

80 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Kate


Bio

Are you looking for a fun, engaging, effective tutoring experience for your child? I am a highly qualified elementary school teacher with over 20 years of experience, and I would love to work with you and your child!

My specialty is making learning fun for even the most reluctant learner. I infuse my research-based instructional techniques with games, movement, music, and lots of laughter! As a result, my students consistently achieve an average growth score of 70% or more on...

Are you looking for a fun, engaging, effective tutoring experience for your child? I am a highly qualified elementary school teacher with over 20 years of experience, and I would love to work with you and your child!

My specialty is making learning fun for even the most reluctant learner. I infuse my research-based instructional techniques with games, movement, music, and lots of laughter! As a result, my students consistently achieve an average growth score of 70% or more on standardized tests.

My first session with your child is free. I use this time to build rapport by playing games, drawing, and chatting. It also allows me to learn about your child's interests and incorporate them into our tutoring sessions.

In addition to my 20-year career as an elementary teacher, my experience includes:
- Creator and director of 2 tutoring programs
- Instructional coach at Elmwood Village Charter School
- Teacher trainer in the Teachers College Reading and Writing Program
- Teacher Trainer throughout western New York with the Western New York Writing Project
- Mentor teacher for 12 years

More than anything, I bring to my work my passion for teaching, my love of children, and my desire to make a difference in children's lives. I would love the opportunity to work with you and your child! I have a flexible schedule, and I am happy to arrange times that work with your family. I hope to hear from you soon!


Education

American University
Psychology
Medaille College
Masters
University of San Francisco
Graduate Coursework

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Approved Subjects

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

It is my good fortune to have a career that I love! I have over 20 years of experience as an elementary classroom teacher, both in California and here in western New York. My experience includes many years of working with students with special needs and English Language Learners. I earned my Master's Degree in Elementary Education in 2004, as well as my Permanent Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education.
Elementary Math,

Elementary Math

I have over 20 years of experience as a K-5 teacher. My students consistently achieve the highest math growth percentiles in the school. I have extensive experience using Everyday Math, Stepping Stones, Response to Intervention, Xtra Math, IXL, Seesaw, and many more research-based programs.
Reading,

Reading

I have over 20 years of experience as a K - 5 teacher, helping students become successful readers! I have extensive experience with Reader's Workshop, Guided Reading, Response to Intervention, Wonders Reading Program, Open Court Reading Program, Words Their Way, and more!
Study Skills

English

Reading,

Reading

I have over 20 years of experience as a K - 5 teacher, helping students become successful readers! I have extensive experience with Reader's Workshop, Guided Reading, Response to Intervention, Wonders Reading Program, Open Court Reading Program, Words Their Way, and more!
Writing

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

It is my good fortune to have a career that I love! I have over 20 years of experience as an elementary classroom teacher, both in California and here in western New York. My experience includes many years of working with students with special needs and English Language Learners. I earned my Master's Degree in Elementary Education in 2004, as well as my Permanent Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education.
Reading,

Reading

I have over 20 years of experience as a K - 5 teacher, helping students become successful readers! I have extensive experience with Reader's Workshop, Guided Reading, Response to Intervention, Wonders Reading Program, Open Court Reading Program, Words Their Way, and more!
Study Skills, Writing

Most Popular

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

It is my good fortune to have a career that I love! I have over 20 years of experience as an elementary classroom teacher, both in California and here in western New York. My experience includes many years of working with students with special needs and English Language Learners. I earned my Master's Degree in Elementary Education in 2004, as well as my Permanent Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education.
Reading,

Reading

I have over 20 years of experience as a K - 5 teacher, helping students become successful readers! I have extensive experience with Reader's Workshop, Guided Reading, Response to Intervention, Wonders Reading Program, Open Court Reading Program, Words Their Way, and more!
Study Skills, Writing

Other

Study Skills

Special Needs

Study Skills

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

It is my good fortune to have a career that I love! I have over 20 years of experience as an elementary classroom teacher, both in California and here in western New York. My experience includes many years of working with students with special needs and English Language Learners. I earned my Master's Degree in Elementary Education in 2004, as well as my Permanent Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education.
Reading,

Reading

I have over 20 years of experience as a K - 5 teacher, helping students become successful readers! I have extensive experience with Reader's Workshop, Guided Reading, Response to Intervention, Wonders Reading Program, Open Court Reading Program, Words Their Way, and more!
Study Skills, Writing

Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Engaging and fun lessons

My daughter enjoyed her sessions with Kate very much. She ranks Kate as the the top one among several tutors she worked with. She thinks her lessons are engaging and fun and enjoys reading and doing other activities with her. Kate is also very easy to work with and is very flexible with rescheduling and etc, which we also really appreciate.

Tao, 28 lessons with Kate

Knowledgeable, Patient, and very relatable tutor

Kate is very easy to communicate with. She is patient, and very sweet when working with my 8 year old. We look forward to continuing to work with her. Already seeing progress!

Kellie, 21 lessons with Kate

A creative tutor

I love how she practiced reading with my kid by playing games. She turned a tough job to an enjoyable game. She crafts her teaching method based on student's characteristics.

Anahita, 8 lessons with Kate
Hourly Rate: $40
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