Grade Levels
Elementary School, High School, Middle School
Tutoring Specialties
EL (English Learners), Gifted/Advanced population
Bio
Hi! I’m Ruthie, and I love helping students become confident readers and writers. I’ve written and published two books myself so I can help you understand the writing process. I make instruction clear and easy to understand. I enjoy using active reading strategies along with lots of encouragement to help students truly comprehend what they read and to feel proud of their progress. My sessions are supportive, structured, and engaging—and I’m excited to learn with you!
Teacher Specialization
I am an experienced Reading, ESL/ELL, and Writing tutor with over 25 years working in public schools and 6 years working online in remote education, teaching students all over the world. I specialize in helping students K-12 strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and confidence through clear, supportive instruction. I enjoy teaching Phonics, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, English Grammar, High School ELA, SAT Prep, and SSAT Prep. I strive to meet students where they are and help them grow step by step in a positive learning environment. My joy comes from the growth I get to witness after using my mastery-based approach. I studied at CSU Sacramento, where I received a degree in Social Science and a certification in Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development. I can’t wait to help you grow academically. Your success is my reward!
Courses
1st Grade English Language Arts, 1st Grade Social Studies, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade English Language Arts, 2nd Grade Social Studies, 2nd Grade Writing, 3rd Grade English Language Arts, 3rd Grade Social Studies, 3rd Grade Writing, 4th Grade English Language Arts, 4th Grade Social Studies, 4th Grade Writing, 5th Grade English Language Arts, 5th Grade Social Studies, 5th Grade Writing, 6th Grade Reading, 6th Grade Social Studies, 6th Grade Writing, American History to the Late 1800s, American Literature, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Contemporary World Issues, Eastern Hemisphere Studies, Economics, Elementary Reading, English 10, English 11, English 12, English 9, English Creative Writing, English Foundations 1, English Foundations 2, English Language Arts 6, English Language Arts 7, English Language Arts 8, ESL 1, ESL 2, ESL 3, Geography, Global Studies, Grammar and Composition, High School US History, High School World History, Intermediate Civics and Economics, Journalism, Kindergarten English Language Arts, Kindergarten Social Studies, Modern World Studies, Psychology, Public Speaking, SAT Prep, Social Studies 6, Social Studies 7, Social Studies 8, Sociology, State History, US and Global Economics, US Government and Politics, US History, World Geography, World History 1, World History 2
