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Effective Tutor in English, Music, Elementary Math, and Study Skills
Kathleen W.

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1,479 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $30
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Effective Tutor in English, Music, Elementary Math, and Study Skills
Effective Tutor in English, Music, Elementary Math, and Study Skills
Kathleen W.

4.7 (142 ratings)

1,479 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.7 (142 ratings)

1,479 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Kathleen

Bio

Welcome to my profile! I enjoy tutoring students in a variety of English skills including grammar, literature, writing, reading, and reading comprehension. I confess that I never actually took any English classes for my college degree because I placed high enough on an English proficiency test to be excused from the entire year of English. Since then, I have homeschooled my own three college-aged children from grades K-12. We have used several outstanding grammar and composition programs...

Welcome to my profile! I enjoy tutoring students in a variety of English skills including grammar, literature, writing, reading, and reading comprehension. I confess that I never actually took any English classes for my college degree because I placed high enough on an English proficiency test to be excused from the entire year of English. Since then, I have homeschooled my own three college-aged children from grades K-12. We have used several outstanding grammar and composition programs including Shurley English and the comprehensive Analytical Grammar program. Literature analysis is simple when you understand how to break a work into its various components. I also enjoy working with beginning students who are struggling to read, but I can claim no background with learning disabilities. I use a phonics-based approach to reading mastery. I am happy to work with your school materials or bring some of my own. Writing composition consist of lessons in structure, style, and mechanics including spelling, grammar, and usage.

In addition to my English background, my college degree is a B.A. in Music Education from Western Illinois University with a vocal and general music emphasis. I would love to help any student master music theory, sight singing, note reading, and even beginning voice or piano (levels 1 through 3). Anyone can learn to read music with some basic instruction and a little diligent practice. Bring your music text, and we can unlock the mysteries of music theory together. Get a strong start in piano or voice. Contact me for help mastering any of these disciplines and learn the joy of musical expression!

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Education

Western Illinois University
Music Education

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $30
  • Rate details: Rate will be increased if travel radius is exceeded.
  • Travel policy: Within 10 miles of Modesto, CA 95355
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 3/25/2024

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Learning English as a second language begins with mastering the sounds and phonograms of the English language. The student is trained to read with an American English pronunciation. Grammar comes next, and finally mastery of American-English idioms. Writing skills can also be taught as the grammar and usage of English is learned. I would love to help you improve your English in a logical, systematic method.
Grammar,

Grammar

After educating my own three children using the Analytical Grammar program, which covers every aspect of English grammar, I am positive I can serve your needs as a tutor in English.
Proofreading

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

As a home school teacher and former public school music teacher, I have spent many years teaching the elementary grades and love to work with young children. I use a rigorous phonics program to teach reading, but I can certainly adapt to the curriculum you are using. Spelling can be improved with a combination of memory work and an understanding of phonics to encode various language patterns. Writing must begin with basic manuscript or cursive skills, spelling words, then constructing clear sentences. We work on improving individual sentences before learning how to write a strong paragraph. Once this is mastered, the student is ready to compose longer papers, reports, essays, and research papers. I have worked with students struggling with learning issues and have developed several different methods to overcome math deficiencies. Students with needs in other subject areas--science and history, art and music--are welcome too.
Elementary Math,

Elementary Math

I have successfully guided my own three children through Math. Math skills require mastery of preliminary concepts and the application of logic. It can be like solving a puzzle. Let me help take the misery out of Math for your student.
Grammar,

Grammar

After educating my own three children using the Analytical Grammar program, which covers every aspect of English grammar, I am positive I can serve your needs as a tutor in English.
Phonics,

Phonics

Phonics is a method for teaching reading and writing by developing the learners' phonemic awareness — the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate phonemes — in order to teach the correspondence between these sounds and the spelling patterns (graphemes) that represent them. After completing a training course in the "Spell to Write and Read" program by Wanda Sanseri, I taught each of my three home schooled children and several others to read using this rigorous phonics program. I can help your child to master all the basic graphemes of the English language and learn to recognize and decode them in written material. We can use your child's school materials or put together a Phonics notebook to help encode (spell) and decode (read) the English language using Phonics. I love to work with young students and introduce them to the joy of reading through Phonics. Complete your payment information and contact me to begin tutoring through WyzAnt.
Reading,

Reading

Reading Tutor: I have helped many children with early reading issues using a phonics approach supplemented by sight word recognition.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

The job of a home school teacher is primarily to help their student or child to learn independently. This entails planning, motivation, organization, and scheduling the student's daily work. I have been doing this for about fifteen years. To help your student master study skill, I would guide him or her in setting goals, planning work, and scheduling assignments. I would train the student in reading for comprehension, note taking, and memory work. Contact me to help you train your student in these skills.
Elementary Science, Spelling, Vocabulary

English

English,

English

A strong grasp of English is crucial in this country to communicate effectively. I can help my students to master English vocabulary, grammar, usage, spelling, literature, and basic composition. I have taught my own children and others in the home school community using Shurley English and the comprehensive Analytical Grammar program covering all aspects of grammar. Writing consists of structure and style. This can be taught using Andrew Pudewa's Institute for Excellence in Writing. Literature analysis may be mastered using Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews. I can also use any curriculum you choose as well. English mastery is not only crucial, but possible with the right approach and good teaching. I would be happy to work as your tutor.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Learning English as a second language begins with mastering the sounds and phonograms of the English language. The student is trained to read with an American English pronunciation. Grammar comes next, and finally mastery of American-English idioms. Writing skills can also be taught as the grammar and usage of English is learned. I would love to help you improve your English in a logical, systematic method.
Grammar,

Grammar

After educating my own three children using the Analytical Grammar program, which covers every aspect of English grammar, I am positive I can serve your needs as a tutor in English.
Literature,

Literature

The framework I use for literature analysis comes from Adam and Missy Andrews' curriculum entitled Teaching the Classics. This shows the student how to study each work within its context (of both the book and the author), its literary style, its plot and conflict, its setting, its characters, and of course its theme. We can incorporate this analysis into any other school curriculum. Students will find that It can be a real joy to search for these components in a book and to discover how the author develops and shapes his message.
Reading,

Reading

Reading Tutor: I have helped many children with early reading issues using a phonics approach supplemented by sight word recognition.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

Does writing an essay for the SAT intimidate you? I can help you with both the structure, mechanics, and style components of writing. We will study your own writing samples to identify areas where improvement is needed, then break the task into manageable segments, pacing each task to meet the SAT time limits. Contact me to schedule your lessons.
Writing,

Writing

Writing composition involves clarity of thought and expression, knowledge of the English language, and the ability to organize ideas into a clear structure and an arresting style. I have received training in Andrew Pudewa's Excellence in Writing curriculum. I have taught several writing composition classes in the home school community, and have helped many students to improve their writing skills. Please let me know if I can serve you in this area.
ACT English, Proofreading, SAT Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I enjoy making Algebra 1 interesting and understandable. Math can truly be fun. Let's dive in and solve the puzzle together!
Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

As a home school teacher and former public school music teacher, I have spent many years teaching the elementary grades and love to work with young children. I use a rigorous phonics program to teach reading, but I can certainly adapt to the curriculum you are using. Spelling can be improved with a combination of memory work and an understanding of phonics to encode various language patterns. Writing must begin with basic manuscript or cursive skills, spelling words, then constructing clear sentences. We work on improving individual sentences before learning how to write a strong paragraph. Once this is mastered, the student is ready to compose longer papers, reports, essays, and research papers. I have worked with students struggling with learning issues and have developed several different methods to overcome math deficiencies. Students with needs in other subject areas--science and history, art and music--are welcome too.
English,

English

A strong grasp of English is crucial in this country to communicate effectively. I can help my students to master English vocabulary, grammar, usage, spelling, literature, and basic composition. I have taught my own children and others in the home school community using Shurley English and the comprehensive Analytical Grammar program covering all aspects of grammar. Writing consists of structure and style. This can be taught using Andrew Pudewa's Institute for Excellence in Writing. Literature analysis may be mastered using Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews. I can also use any curriculum you choose as well. English mastery is not only crucial, but possible with the right approach and good teaching. I would be happy to work as your tutor.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Learning English as a second language begins with mastering the sounds and phonograms of the English language. The student is trained to read with an American English pronunciation. Grammar comes next, and finally mastery of American-English idioms. Writing skills can also be taught as the grammar and usage of English is learned. I would love to help you improve your English in a logical, systematic method.
Piano,

Piano

I have a degree in vocal and general music education and have studied piano for years. I am able to teach the first two years of piano and get a student off to a good start. I use the Suzuki method and books for piano, teaching the piano keyboard and technique before introducing note reading. Note reading is taught gradually in the course of learning to play and is a major focus in the second year.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

My daughter is currently studying Pre-Algebra. We use the Math-U-See DVDs (which I would be happy to share with others as well). I have also used other curriculum for Pre-Algebra and could easily work with whatever you are using. This covers quite a bit of basic Geometry as well.
Reading,

Reading

Reading Tutor: I have helped many children with early reading issues using a phonics approach supplemented by sight word recognition.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

The job of a home school teacher is primarily to help their student or child to learn independently. This entails planning, motivation, organization, and scheduling the student's daily work. I have been doing this for about fifteen years. To help your student master study skill, I would guide him or her in setting goals, planning work, and scheduling assignments. I would train the student in reading for comprehension, note taking, and memory work. Contact me to help you train your student in these skills.
Writing,

Writing

Writing composition involves clarity of thought and expression, knowledge of the English language, and the ability to organize ideas into a clear structure and an arresting style. I have received training in Andrew Pudewa's Excellence in Writing curriculum. I have taught several writing composition classes in the home school community, and have helped many students to improve their writing skills. Please let me know if I can serve you in this area.
SAT Math, SAT Reading, Spelling

Language

ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

Learning English as a second language begins with mastering the sounds and phonograms of the English language. The student is trained to read with an American English pronunciation. Grammar comes next, and finally mastery of American-English idioms. Writing skills can also be taught as the grammar and usage of English is learned. I would love to help you improve your English in a logical, systematic method.

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I enjoy making Algebra 1 interesting and understandable. Math can truly be fun. Let's dive in and solve the puzzle together!
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

My daughter is currently studying Pre-Algebra. We use the Math-U-See DVDs (which I would be happy to share with others as well). I have also used other curriculum for Pre-Algebra and could easily work with whatever you are using. This covers quite a bit of basic Geometry as well.
SAT Math

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I enjoy making Algebra 1 interesting and understandable. Math can truly be fun. Let's dive in and solve the puzzle together!
Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

As a home school teacher and former public school music teacher, I have spent many years teaching the elementary grades and love to work with young children. I use a rigorous phonics program to teach reading, but I can certainly adapt to the curriculum you are using. Spelling can be improved with a combination of memory work and an understanding of phonics to encode various language patterns. Writing must begin with basic manuscript or cursive skills, spelling words, then constructing clear sentences. We work on improving individual sentences before learning how to write a strong paragraph. Once this is mastered, the student is ready to compose longer papers, reports, essays, and research papers. I have worked with students struggling with learning issues and have developed several different methods to overcome math deficiencies. Students with needs in other subject areas--science and history, art and music--are welcome too.
English,

English

A strong grasp of English is crucial in this country to communicate effectively. I can help my students to master English vocabulary, grammar, usage, spelling, literature, and basic composition. I have taught my own children and others in the home school community using Shurley English and the comprehensive Analytical Grammar program covering all aspects of grammar. Writing consists of structure and style. This can be taught using Andrew Pudewa's Institute for Excellence in Writing. Literature analysis may be mastered using Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews. I can also use any curriculum you choose as well. English mastery is not only crucial, but possible with the right approach and good teaching. I would be happy to work as your tutor.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Learning English as a second language begins with mastering the sounds and phonograms of the English language. The student is trained to read with an American English pronunciation. Grammar comes next, and finally mastery of American-English idioms. Writing skills can also be taught as the grammar and usage of English is learned. I would love to help you improve your English in a logical, systematic method.
Piano,

Piano

I have a degree in vocal and general music education and have studied piano for years. I am able to teach the first two years of piano and get a student off to a good start. I use the Suzuki method and books for piano, teaching the piano keyboard and technique before introducing note reading. Note reading is taught gradually in the course of learning to play and is a major focus in the second year.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

My daughter is currently studying Pre-Algebra. We use the Math-U-See DVDs (which I would be happy to share with others as well). I have also used other curriculum for Pre-Algebra and could easily work with whatever you are using. This covers quite a bit of basic Geometry as well.
Reading,

Reading

Reading Tutor: I have helped many children with early reading issues using a phonics approach supplemented by sight word recognition.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

The job of a home school teacher is primarily to help their student or child to learn independently. This entails planning, motivation, organization, and scheduling the student's daily work. I have been doing this for about fifteen years. To help your student master study skill, I would guide him or her in setting goals, planning work, and scheduling assignments. I would train the student in reading for comprehension, note taking, and memory work. Contact me to help you train your student in these skills.
Writing

Writing

Writing composition involves clarity of thought and expression, knowledge of the English language, and the ability to organize ideas into a clear structure and an arresting style. I have received training in Andrew Pudewa's Excellence in Writing curriculum. I have taught several writing composition classes in the home school community, and have helped many students to improve their writing skills. Please let me know if I can serve you in this area.

Music

Ear Training,

Ear Training

Training the ear to discern differences in rhythm, pitch, melody, and harmony takes time and patience. I have a BA degree in Music Education and a strong music theory background. Part of this involves training the ear to correctly interpret what it hears. I have worked with choirs and vocal music in both public and private school situations. I would be happy to help you master the following skills: Discerning rhythm and metrical patterns, Discerning pitch intervals, Discerning major or minor chords, Recording what you hear using musical notation, Hearing the differences between major and minor scales (natural, harmonic, and melodic forms), Identifying various cadences. Please contact me about getting help to master these skills.
General Music,

General Music

As a graduate of Western Illinois University, I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in General and Choral music. I have taught music in the Illinois pubic schools. The General Music curriculum includes lessons in note reading, rhythm, melody, harmony, style, music history, form and analysis, singing, keyboard, and recorder skills. This incorporates everything that would be taught in a music appreciation class and more. I currently teach beginning piano and direct a choir at my church. Contact me for further information about how I can help your student excel in music.
Music Theory,

Music Theory

This is my favorite subject to teach! Learn the language of music with me. My degree is in music education with a choral and general emphasis (BA - Western Illinois University, 1980), but music theory was my special interest. I hope you will find that I can clearly explain this subject in a way that makes sense and eliminates confusion. Bring your own text books please.
Piano,

Piano

I have a degree in vocal and general music education and have studied piano for years. I am able to teach the first two years of piano and get a student off to a good start. I use the Suzuki method and books for piano, teaching the piano keyboard and technique before introducing note reading. Note reading is taught gradually in the course of learning to play and is a major focus in the second year.
Sight Singing

Sight Singing

Anyone who can match a pitch can learn to sight sing or read music and sing back what is written. I first learned to read music through piano lessons. I learned to sight sing in junior high school, honing my skills in high school and college. I earned a BA degree in Music Education with a General and Choral emphasis. The process involves becoming very familiar with the scale in both written and aural forms. Learning the basics of rhythm and meter, a student can usually tap out rhythm patterns as written. Musical intervals are also studied until the student can sing any pitch interval ascending or descending they see in sheet music. Join me for private tutoring and master the skill of sight singing.

Other

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Learning English as a second language begins with mastering the sounds and phonograms of the English language. The student is trained to read with an American English pronunciation. Grammar comes next, and finally mastery of American-English idioms. Writing skills can also be taught as the grammar and usage of English is learned. I would love to help you improve your English in a logical, systematic method.
Study Skills

Study Skills

The job of a home school teacher is primarily to help their student or child to learn independently. This entails planning, motivation, organization, and scheduling the student's daily work. I have been doing this for about fifteen years. To help your student master study skill, I would guide him or her in setting goals, planning work, and scheduling assignments. I would train the student in reading for comprehension, note taking, and memory work. Contact me to help you train your student in these skills.

Special Needs

Phonics,

Phonics

Phonics is a method for teaching reading and writing by developing the learners' phonemic awareness — the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate phonemes — in order to teach the correspondence between these sounds and the spelling patterns (graphemes) that represent them. After completing a training course in the "Spell to Write and Read" program by Wanda Sanseri, I taught each of my three home schooled children and several others to read using this rigorous phonics program. I can help your child to master all the basic graphemes of the English language and learn to recognize and decode them in written material. We can use your child's school materials or put together a Phonics notebook to help encode (spell) and decode (read) the English language using Phonics. I love to work with young students and introduce them to the joy of reading through Phonics. Complete your payment information and contact me to begin tutoring through WyzAnt.
Study Skills

Study Skills

The job of a home school teacher is primarily to help their student or child to learn independently. This entails planning, motivation, organization, and scheduling the student's daily work. I have been doing this for about fifteen years. To help your student master study skill, I would guide him or her in setting goals, planning work, and scheduling assignments. I would train the student in reading for comprehension, note taking, and memory work. Contact me to help you train your student in these skills.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I enjoy making Algebra 1 interesting and understandable. Math can truly be fun. Let's dive in and solve the puzzle together!
Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

As a home school teacher and former public school music teacher, I have spent many years teaching the elementary grades and love to work with young children. I use a rigorous phonics program to teach reading, but I can certainly adapt to the curriculum you are using. Spelling can be improved with a combination of memory work and an understanding of phonics to encode various language patterns. Writing must begin with basic manuscript or cursive skills, spelling words, then constructing clear sentences. We work on improving individual sentences before learning how to write a strong paragraph. Once this is mastered, the student is ready to compose longer papers, reports, essays, and research papers. I have worked with students struggling with learning issues and have developed several different methods to overcome math deficiencies. Students with needs in other subject areas--science and history, art and music--are welcome too.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

Learning English as a second language begins with mastering the sounds and phonograms of the English language. The student is trained to read with an American English pronunciation. Grammar comes next, and finally mastery of American-English idioms. Writing skills can also be taught as the grammar and usage of English is learned. I would love to help you improve your English in a logical, systematic method.
GED,

GED

I have helped my nephew study for the GED and have successfully passed many similar tests. I understand how to approach testing strategy, math, and language skills. Contact me for assistance on your GED test today.
Piano,

Piano

I have a degree in vocal and general music education and have studied piano for years. I am able to teach the first two years of piano and get a student off to a good start. I use the Suzuki method and books for piano, teaching the piano keyboard and technique before introducing note reading. Note reading is taught gradually in the course of learning to play and is a major focus in the second year.
Reading,

Reading

Reading Tutor: I have helped many children with early reading issues using a phonics approach supplemented by sight word recognition.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

The job of a home school teacher is primarily to help their student or child to learn independently. This entails planning, motivation, organization, and scheduling the student's daily work. I have been doing this for about fifteen years. To help your student master study skill, I would guide him or her in setting goals, planning work, and scheduling assignments. I would train the student in reading for comprehension, note taking, and memory work. Contact me to help you train your student in these skills.
Writing,

Writing

Writing composition involves clarity of thought and expression, knowledge of the English language, and the ability to organize ideas into a clear structure and an arresting style. I have received training in Andrew Pudewa's Excellence in Writing curriculum. I have taught several writing composition classes in the home school community, and have helped many students to improve their writing skills. Please let me know if I can serve you in this area.
SAT Math

Test Preparation

CBEST,

CBEST

After successfully passing the CBEST test myself, I would be glad to help others do the same. We can work on the entire range or just a part of the test as needed. I do recommend getting a CBEST practice test book. These are available at your public library or most bookstores. Some of the writing preparation may be done via email. I would prefer to meet in person for other topics and for our first session.
GED,

GED

I have helped my nephew study for the GED and have successfully passed many similar tests. I understand how to approach testing strategy, math, and language skills. Contact me for assistance on your GED test today.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

Does writing an essay for the SAT intimidate you? I can help you with both the structure, mechanics, and style components of writing. We will study your own writing samples to identify areas where improvement is needed, then break the task into manageable segments, pacing each task to meet the SAT time limits. Contact me to schedule your lessons.
ACT English, SAT Math, SAT Reading

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Ratings and Reviews

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knowledgable and patient tutor

Kathleen is very knowledgable tutor. She takes her time to explain things till student understands it. I highly recommend her. My son started 2 months ago and I already see improvement in his English language.

Bhavini, 98 lessons with Kathleen
Tutor responded:

Thank you! Your son is a pleasure to teach!

Very good Tutor

She teaches English, reading writing to my son . Sometimes also teaches history. He is interested to learn with her and is showing improvement in his writing skills.

Uma, 40 lessons with Kathleen
Tutor responded:

Thanks for the feedback! Your son is a hard worker and is quick to understand what is taught. I look forward to helping him this year.

Patient and talented tutor

From the first lesson I could tell Kathleen was going to be a great match for my son. We will continue to make gains with her support. I was getting a little down with COVID and its backlash on my sons academics , but now feel inspired

Jason, 12 lessons with Kathleen

Great help

Kathleen is great at explaining and helping my daughter with her math homework. She is patient and knowledgeable in her subject’s. We ate very lucky to have found her

Lara, 59 lessons with Kathleen

Best tutor ever!

Kathleen has corrected my doctoral papers and has found all my syntax, grammar, spelling, and citing mistakes. She is clear as to why she detected certain mistakes. She is reliable and very good at editing! APA

Susana, 6 lessons with Kathleen
Tutor responded:

I enjoyed your work, Susana! We make a good team!

Patient and knowledgable

My daughter is a self described slow learner. Kathleen was patient and kind and made her feel very comfortable. I'm ecstatic about the dynamic between them.

Trina, 1 lesson with Kathleen
Tutor responded:

Thank you! I am very eager to continue teaching your daughter!

Hourly Rate: $30
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