English (K-8) and ESL/ESOL tutor

About Phyllis

Hello,

My name is Phyllis and I’m looking forward to meeting and working with you! I live in Bartlett, Tennessee which is right outside of Memphis, Tennessee. (Home of Elvis Presley, The King)!! I have a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. When I have some spare time I enjoy, surfing the internet, watching old movies and television shows, attending sporting events and Comedy shows as well.

Qualifications & Experience
I have 6 years of previous teaching experience from working with the No Child Left Behind program which was partnered with the Memphis City School System. In this role I was responsible for going into the child's home and providing them with Reading, Writing and Arithmetic tutoring services. I also worked as a Youth Library Services Assistant for 4 years with one of the public libraries here in the city of Memphis and was responsible for Youth programming as well. I assisted individuals that entered the library with a variety of request. I really enjoy working with learners of all ages.

Teaching Approach
My teaching approach has always been the same. I begin by introducing the student to a new concept and practicing that concept with the student until I feel that they are able to accurately repeat the idea or concept to me. Then I will get them to demonstrate their understanding and address any questions that they may have at that point. If there are no questions I will then leave the student with a homework assignment. When the next teaching session begins we will start by reviewing the homework and answering any new questions before we proceed to learn something new.