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Aretha Z.
Private tutor in San Antonio, TX
Education
Trinity University - BA, Humanities , Trinity University - MA, Teaching
Experience
I earned my Master of Arts in teaching degree from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. I'm certified to teach at the elementary school level and have taught first through third grade public school students. I also did substitute teaching for PK-8 private school students.I am a teacher at heart whose passion for teaching is driven by helping elementary school children ace the basics. Specifically, I enjoy the fundamentals of division, multiplication, addition, subtraction, and basic number concepts. It's also rewarding to help with language development, particularly with free writing, spelling, and grammar. I tap into innovation in the classroom when looking for ways to motivate my students, using games or other creative tools. My goal is to get them to comprehend concepts rather than rules or formula sets. I practice the belief that learning is based on process as opposed to product or the outcome. My greatest measure of success with students is seeing that light in their eyes when they understand a challenging problem. I offer a unique perspective in the tutoring session cultivated from my experiences as a PK-8 substitute teacher, elementary school teacher, and as a teacher who has worked with special education students. I've discovered a deep appreciation for diversity, compassion, patience, and adaptability. When I'm not in the classroom, you can find me reading, scrapbooking, and watching movies. I'm also an avid fan of Star Wars!
Subject Expertise
1st Grade, 1st Grade math, 1st Grade Reading, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade, 2nd Grade math, 2nd Grade Reading, 2nd Grade Writing, 3rd Grade, 3rd Grade math, 3rd Grade Reading, 3rd Grade Writing, 4th Grade, 4th Grade math, 4th Grade Reading, 4th Grade Writing, 5th Grade, 5th Grade math, 5th Grade Reading, 5th Grade Writing, 6th Grade Reading, 7th Grade Reading, 8th Grade Reading, Arithmetic, Elementary , Elementary Math, English, Grammar and Mechanics, Homework Support, Math, Middle School, Other, Phonics, Reading, Study Skills, Study Skills And Organization, Summer Tutoring, Writing