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Visual Arts, and organizational skills (planning and time management)

With ovrr 20 years of experience, I have taught both primary and secondary education in private and public schools. During this time, I have worked with second-language English learners as well as students with learning disabilities.

Additionally, I can provide assistance in helping your child improve their organizational skills.

Please note that I offer tutoring exclusively in Amsterdam and not in the surrounding areas.

Location

At student's location: Around Amsterdam, Netherlands

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General info

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Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Dutch

About Me

Hello, my name is Summer. I have been living in Amsterdam for over a decade. School and homework can be challenging! With my help, your child will feel more confident in their learning and school work.

Education

- Masters in International Education, 2008, Framingham State University, Connecticut, USA
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, 1997, Chico State University, California, USA
- California Teaching Credential, Mulitple Subjects, k-9, CLAD

Experience / Qualifications

I have 20 years of experience teaching at both the primary and secondary levels in private international and public schools. I can help your child with PYP and MYP work. I specialize in supporting students who struggle with organization, learning difficulties and social-emotional issues.

Reviews (4)

Great teacher with positive attitude.
Sumer is the the perfect tutor for our child. She made the lesson fun and interesting and had our shy child fully engaged and active in her learning!
Summer is a lovely teacher. She's helping my 11-year-old who has DCD with his English writing and spelling. Summer always comes prepared with interesting and engaging lesson plans. My son really enjoys her classes, and I'm seeing his confidence grow already.
Summer is one of the best teachers we have had. Her solid experience as a teacher shines in her lessons. She always comes with an infallible lesson plan directed to engage even the most distracted student. Through her different activities, she paces the lesson just right and makes it very lively. She puts a lot of thought into the tailored material that she delivers with great clarity. Summer is also very kind, flexilbe and supportive.
With over 20 years of experience, I have taught both primary and secondary education in private and public schools. During this time, I have worked with second-language English learners as well as students with learning disabilities. Additionally, I can provide assistance in helping your child improve their organizational skills. Please note that I offer tutoring exclusively in Amsterdam and not in the surrounding areas.
With over 20 years of experience, I have taught both primary and secondary education in private and public schools. During this time, I have worked with second-language English learners as well as students with learning disabilities. Additionally, I can provide assistance in helping your child improve their organizational skills. Please note that I offer tutoring exclusively in Amsterdam and not in the surrounding areas.

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