F.A.S.T. Learning (Foundations of Analysis Synthesis Translations) is a fun, accessible, phonics-based reading program. Students enjoy F.A.S.T. because it employs visual, audio, and tactile activities. This multi-sensory approach helps all kinds of learners.
As a tutor trained in the F.A.S.T. Learning reading methodology, I aid students in overcoming decoding and comprehension challenges. I also believe in bolstering students' vocabulary by giving them a strong foundation in Latin and Greek roots, prefixes and suffixes. Active reading techniques and comprehension games also help many students improve reading comprehension levels.
Many students fear writing, or simply do not know how to get started. My background as a professional storyteller helps here, since storytelling exercises help students realize that they actually do have something to say. My students strengthen their writing skills with a variety of practical and creative activities tailored to their personal interests. Students learn to overcome writing blocks and develop skill as writers, building confidence in their abilities.
I coach elementary through high school students with learning challenges in fundamental math. Judy Liautaud’s "Math The Fun Way" series is one program I use which gets solid results. I also help students struggling with Algebra and Geometry. One of the problems with advanced math is that students cease to see any connection between what they are learning and the real world. While helping students with their homework and test preparation, I also provide real world projects which put those math equations to useful work.
One of the areas I enjoy working with the most is memory. Memory refers to our ability to retain information over the short or long term. I use fun and effective strategies for improving that ability. Storytelling techniques, memory chunking, acronyms, and homemade games all help students discover their memory strengths and develop creative strategies for improving their memory.
Students frequently associate the word ‘organization’ with ‘unnecessary torture.’ I realize that the best way to improve organization -- whether time-management or sorting a book bag -- is to make the task fun. I use games to help students develop their own organizational style. Often, I role-model by sharing examples of my own organization. Sometimes we even have organization parties!
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