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I am a certified elementary education teacher with special education endorsement. I currently am a private tutor for all ages - prek-adult in a variety of subjects.

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Education > Education (Other) Tips for dealing with a difficult teacher: 2 of 44
Let's face it: every parent knows about that one teacher in the third grade that they pray daily that their child will not have to endure. There may be one of those teachers in every grade, or you may get a new teacher and find out you're living in a new teacher nightmare. Well take heart, your child will not be ruined foreve... More..
Education > Primary School Issues What to do when your child is scared of school: 6 of 39
Have you ever taken your child's temperature in the morning before school only to find it is normal? Ever been called by the school nurse to pick up a child who threw up on the bus? Ever had your child throw fits only in the morning during breakfast before a school day? If you answered yes to any of these, or could add your o... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Teaching history in elementary school: 2 of 10
History often seems dull and boring to children. Who cares about what happened before me? We know that it is important to learn from those who came before us, who laid down the foundation for the life we live today, and we need to convey that importance to our children.Newspapers:Teachable Moments: Read the Newspaper!One way ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Falling in love: 18 of 79
Sitting at an old wooden teachers desk in my second grade classroom during my student teaching, a glimmer catches my eye. Holding my hand out to see, I am transported back in time. I was not even wondering if he would ask because I knew he wouldn't. "I want to have fun, you hold the camera", he said, as we all went outside to... More..
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders Does your child have ADHD: 4 of 17
ADHDWhat is it?ADHD is a behavior disorder that can manifest itself in inattention, hyperactivity, or both. At one point, there was a distinction between ADD (attention deficit disorder) and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), but today both disorders fall under the same term.This disorder is both very real, and ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Letting your children help with vacation planning: 5 of 20
Planning a family outing or vacation is another great tool for helping children use math. You can either give them a budget in which everything needs to fit, or you can have them simply figure out how much money you will need altogether.Start with a discussion about gas prices. Figure out the mileage to your destination and h... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators How to ask a teacher for extra help: 10 of 39
As a teacher myself, I know how important it is for parents to show an interest in their child's education. Too many parents in today's world view public education as a sort of free day care so that they can live their lives and not have to worry about their children. This is how teachers have become the teacher, parent, coun... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) How to prepare a child for elementary school: 4 of 14
During the days before school started we would always go shopping for school supplies. To this day I enjoy walking down the office supply isle, picking out the pencils and erasers and other necessary supplies for various school tasks. School was always a fun and exciting adventure that you prepared for much the same way as yo... More..
Education > Special Education If your child is dyslexic: 2 of 7
DyslexiaWhat is it?A child with dyslexia will have difficulty reading, writing, and spelling despite average intelligence. Although dyslexia used to be considered reversing letters and numbers, it is a lot more than that. A person or child with dyslexia simply processes information differently.Symptoms and questions to ask yo... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: War: 8 of 25
War has never been a "romantic" idea to me. I have never been flippant about any type of military action. This is because I have grown up around military men and women. If all the military people in my church were called to active service and shipped over seas, we would be left with mostly women and children and a couple of c... More..