Michael G.
Private tutor in Los Angeles, CA
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara B.A., History – December 8, 1984 University of California, Santa Barbara B.A., Environmental Studies – June 21, 1980 California State University, Los Angeles Multiple Subject Elementary Teaching Credential Credentials: Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (CA) Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate (CA) NCLB compliant
Experience
From 1989 to 2009, I taught at the elementary school level and have taught all grade levels, K through 6. I currently hold a Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential and have taught in Los Angeles, New York City, Berkeley and Santa Barbara. In New York City, I was a Math Specialist for The New York City Department of Education. I specialize in incorporating Art and Music into my Writing Program and implement a concept based Math program emphasizing problem solving, the use of manipulatives and alternative algorithms. My Reading instruction spans the areas of basic phonetic decoding to comprehension, using such strategies as context clues, inference and prediction. I've worked in a variety of ethnically and socioeconomic environments and am experienced in both remediation for students with special needs and specific learning weakness as well as students seeking enrichment. I've also worked extensively with students whose primary languages were other than English, so I'm well versed in ESL and ELD instruction and am CLAD-CTEL certified {California Teachers Of English Learners.) Since leaving the classroom in 2009, I have tutored independently in the San Francisco Bay Area and presently, my hometown, Los Angeles. I am presently available to students, grades K through 6 who need help in all academic areas including study skills, as well as students at the middle school through university level needing instruction in Writing and Reading Comprehension. My college degree in History and minor in Music History also qualifies me for instruction in those areas. In addition, I am available to adults desiring ESL-ELD instruction. I have an easy and relaxed demeanor that puts students at ease and truly love what I do. My basic philosophy and approach towards teaching is that all students can reach their potential when their learning strengths are recognized and utilized and their personal interests are tapped into. Everyone can develop a lifelong love for learning and progress at their own pace when the obstacles are removed.
Subject Expertise
12th Grade Reading5th Grade4th Grade Writing4th Grade Reading3rd Grade Reading3rd Grade ScienceAfrican-American HistoryAmerican HistoryArithmetic1st Grade Writing12th Grade Writing5th Grade math3rd Grade Writing3rd Grade2nd Grade Writing2nd Grade Reading2nd Grade math2nd Grade1st Grade Reading1st Grade math1st GradeElementary Math6th Grade Writing8th Grade Reading8th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading9th Grade Writing10th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing7th Grade Writing7th Grade Reading5th Grade Writing6th Grade6th Grade math6th Grade Reading6th Grade Science4th Grade Science4th Grade math4th Grade3rd Grade math5th Grade Science5th Grade Reading
Availability
Any day after 12 Noon
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Prior to teaching, I was in the music business and am a music fanatic, so i enjoy seeing live music and listening at home. Jazz...John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman are particular favorites. I'm also a modern art lover so i frequent the local galleries and museums. Other than that, my five year old son keeps me busy.
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