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Barbara tutors in Christiansburg, VA

Barbara B.

Private tutor in Christiansburg, VA

Education

BA French/Psychology,also several graduate hours completed towards Master's of Education (Learning Disabilities), Marymount University

Experience

Volunteer hours: Army Recruiting Center, free test prep for potential recruits Experience:Over 20 years of teaching experience.I have successfully used a phonics-based reading program for K-2 students that includes games, singing and puppet play. I specialize in working with students who have difficulty succeeding in a regular classroom environment. Most of my jobs have come from classroom teachers who recommend me to their parents. I see my job as "repairing" and "preparing". Once difficulties are identified, we (the tutor, parent and student) work as a team to approach learning in a new way and overcome deficiencies. After that is accomplished, we work together to prepare that student for what he/she will be seeing in the coming year. It is wonderful to see the change in confidence level for these students. One middle school math teacher remarked to me that since I had been working with M., she now was raising her hand and answering questions for the first time! For middle school and high school students, I use the SOLs as a base, and work to improve their analytical skills as well as fill in the gaps in education that may be hurting their progress in the classroom. It is not unusual to see a student improve one to three letter grades by the end of the year! Afternoon and evening hours available during the school year, daytime hours during the summer.

Availability

Weekdays after 3PM, Saturday in the morning

Can Meet

Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I love my family! My husband and I have four children, three in college (one on full scholarship!) and a rising eleventh grader who is at the top of her class. I have never lost the thrill of learning or playing! We love to laugh at our house, and all have a pretty silly sense of humor. I love animals, love to stay active and fit. I am happiest when I am using my creative talents to love and serve people.

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