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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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Pets & Animals > Dog Training Don't let your dog be the boss: 7 of 21
A happy dog is a submissive, well trained dog. In a pack, there is a dominant or Alpha dog who controls the behaviors of the other dogs in a pack, the product being a cohesive happy pack. You can create this same happy dog behavior in your own home with some simple tips. First, you have to realize that being in control is no... More..
Education > Homework & Testing How to develop good study habits in children: 19 of 55
I remember my first "night before" paper in college. I forgot I had a paper due and spent the entire night before it was due typing it from scratch and printing it, turning it in on time despite the lack of sleep. All college students will have that paper, the question is how many of those papers will they have? The earlier ... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Personal budgeting and its benefits: 7 of 17
Budgeting should be simple, right? Spend less than you make. yeah, sure, thats easy - but in today's society, with credit and other debt weighing you down, spending less than you make can be more tricky than it sounds. I was trying to redo our family budget the other day, and became frustrated because no matter how many diff... More..
Education > Education (Other) Tips for fitting in with classmates: 12 of 28

With the various social groups facing students in today's schools, learning how to fit in is of tantamount importance to every child. Sometimes this tasks seems insurmountable, while for others it seems to be as natural as breathing. There are some tips, though, that will help that child who is struggling to fit in, whether ... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Is your child's learning style being taken into account?: 4 of 9
Making Teachable Moments Happen Effectively: Learning Styles How do you know what kind of learning style your children have? How do you help a child with different learning styles? Here are some hints and tips to know which learning style is dominant and how to help that child learn. The Visual Learner -enjoys reading/lookin... More..
Education > Education (Other) Tips for working with a school counselor: 4 of 9
The school counselor can be your greatest ally in your child's school. If you are having a problem at home, in the classroom, with academics, with bullying, with learning disabilities, and just about anything else you can come up with, the counselor will be on your side, helping along the way. First, if the counselor contact... More..
Education > Homework & Testing How to help in a child's classroom: 11 of 22

Teachers love to have active, involved parents volunteer in their classrooms. Teachers often work 60-80 hour weeks while school is in session, bringing as much work home with them at night as they are able to accomplish during the day itself. Between grading, planning, bulletin boards and activities, any help they can receiv... More..
Education > Special Education Helping students with disabilities in written expression: 2 of 4
Dysgraphia What is it? Dysgraphia is a specific learning disability in the area of written expression. There are three types of Dysgraphia: Dyslexic dysgraphia where the first draft of a paper is illegible but copied work is acceptable. Difficulty with spelling as well. This type of dysgraphia does not mean that the child ha... More..
Education > Special Education What is discalculia and what can be done to help: 1 of 1
Dyscalculia What is it? Dyscalculia means having difficulty with calculations. In other words, this is the term used to describe a specific learning disability in the area of mathematics. It has also been termed "number blindness". This, much like dyslexia, is a neurological problem in the brain, but there is not nearly the ... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Is television worth watching?: 26 of 49
Cotton Candy Television Television has changed from the very beginning of its existence; unfortunately producers have developed their shows to produce less and less thought, successfully creating amusement for the American people. Television has declined in quality, and much of the public knows it. But producers continue to ... More..