Tutorama - Portland Maine Tutor, Karen Wallingford. Tutoring for grades K-12 in Cumberland County, Maine. 207-829-4392
Tutoring for grades K-12 in Cumberland County, Maine.
Portland, Gray, New Gloucester, Cumberland, Falmouth, Scarborough, Yarmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Gorham, Westbrook, Windham
Using hands-on manipulatives, activities, simulations, and technology tools, Tutorama offers tutoring in:
Math
• Making connections with basic arithmetic
• Building number sense
• Developing reasoning & problem solving skills
• Applying algebra 1 & 2 to real world experiences using geometry
Science
• Biology, botany, geology, ecology, basic chemistry & physics
• Designing and analyzing experiments
• Developing problem solving strategies
• Practicing question and answering technique
• Interactive experiences that incorporate language arts and other subject
areas
Language Arts
• How to write essays
• Employing counterstrategies for writer's block
• Developing sentence composition
• Building vocabulary & grammar skills
• Exploring sense of voice
• Strengthening reading comprehension tools
Study Skills
• Establishing test-taking strategies
• Preparing homework assignments
• Accessing workable note taking tips
• Organizing school projects
• Devising time management plans
• Expanding toolbox of resources
Afterschool and homeschool tutoring includes specialized lessons for ADHD, Asperger's, and ESL (English as a Second Language) or ELL (English Language Learners). Overlapping skills in every lesson reinforce multiple subject areas and strategies within each lesson. Learning is absorbing and connected to the real world. Students develop confidence, motivation, and a toolbox of resources for independent learning and strong written and oral communication.
Learn outside the box with Tutorama
With more than 15 years of tutoring/teaching experience, Karen will spark your child's interest in learning through hands-on activity based techniques. Karen has a Master's Degree in Natural Science and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.
A wide range of hands-on activities to meet math, science, communication needs.
“High interest, creativity, hands on manipulatives are always trademarks of her lessons.”
Flexible teaching strategies that allow for modifying the teaching direction at any point in a lesson.
"Karen is insightful, intelligent and creative and has the required sense of perspective and humor for educating children.”
Solid knowledge base connected to current professional resources.
MA natural science BA with major in Psychology continuing education classes in adaptive technology.
Help for after school homework or homeschool lessons in math,
basic algebra, geometry, science, language arts, and writing.
Contact Karen at 207-829-4392 or email at kaydubyou@earthlink.net
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