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John offers a FREE first / introductory lesson!
Special Needs |
Price Guide |
| Primary | $50.00 |
| Secondary | $50.00 |
| NCEA Level 1 | $50.00 |
| NCEA Levels 2-3 | $50.00 |
| University | $50.00 |
| Adult/Casual | $50.00 |
English (Foreign Language) |
Price Guide |
| Primary | $50.00 |
Literacy |
Price Guide |
| Primary | $50.00 |
| Secondary | $50.00 |
| NCEA Level 1 | $50.00 |
| NCEA Levels 2-3 | $50.00 |
| University | $50.00 |
| Adult/Casual | $50.00 |
Personal Description:
ONLINE READIING AND ENGLISH TEACHER
For people with
LEARNING DISABILITIES
Such as
Working memory, Dyslexia, Auditory Processing Disorder, Down Syndrome A.D.h.D
and people from a
NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING BACKGROUND ( E.S.o.L )
I am a reading and English programme developer.
I call my programme 'Prosodic Learning' or 'Suprasegmental learning'
Tutoring Experience:
Career Path
1. Multi-cultural classroom specialist
2. Primary school principal (Northland and B.o.P)
3. Researcher
4. Online tutor
Tutoring Approach:
Delivering a high quality English and literacy training programme
READING AND LEARNING DISABILIIES
Dyslexia is often paired with a Working Memory Deficit
1. I accept learners with Specific Learning Disabilities clients aged 12 years of age and older
2. I prefer that these students have someone with them
ENGLISH and READING
i accept students from all levels and backgrounds
I have an extensive, online graded library of Authentic books
A library going from pre-reading level up to university level
Stories, poems, history etc organized into 36 levels of cognitive difficulty.
I measure how well the student understands and remembers - every step of the way
I increase the size of what can be remembered
I develop the ability to reason, to predict and anticipate and remember
Personal Outcomes
I give the learner self-confidence
ABOUT METACOGNITION
IThis is the act of anticipating, assessing and monitoring one's own thinking when reading
Metacognition is the pinnacle of mental functioning.”
The learner is able to reflect -and correct their mistakes
All of my learners attain excellent listening and reading comprehension, as well as expressive and fluent writing and speaking, and go on to achieve at the highest levels
Tutor Resources: (free to download)
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Native Language: English
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Ministry of Education (1977) - Trained Teachers Certificate (Professional) (✔ On File)
John's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 30 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
JohnFrom Amanda (5/5): John was readily available and willing to help me with my essay writing. I really appreciated that! Due to unforeseen circumstances however we didn't get to work together. John is patient and knowledgable. Thanks John.
Reply from: John: Thank you Amanda, I wish you all the best Kind regards, John
From Gillian (/5): John is very patient and calm. He is making steady progress with our daughter.
Reply from: John: Thanks for the feedback, Gillian. So kind and thoughtful.
From Jianrong (/5): John,is a very great teacher. John English is very local who can help me fast learn English. however, John lives far away, I can not drive there, Specking need to practices every day, the prices are higher.
Reply from: John: Thank you Jianrong. I enjoyed helping …
From Sara (/5): Mr.John is a very nice teacher, my son loved his class.
They are very basic, may not able to help my son’s year 10 English program.
We were looking for someone who could assess his present English level, and start teaching from next level. We could not find anyone.
It would be appreciated if you could help me find someone.
Thank you.
They are very basic, may not able to help my son’s year 10 English program.
We were looking for someone who could assess his present English level, and start teaching from next level. We could not find anyone.
It would be appreciated if you could help me find someone.
Thank you.
Reply from: John: Thank you Sara …
From Esther (/5): I was very pleased to see him on saturday and explain in simple words what the steps are to get Noah to read.
Reply from: John: Thank you for the feedback, Esther. It is very much appreciated. I am glad that you found my explanation of the remedial programme simple and clear…
From Pikwah (/5): John is teaching my both children and they both love his tutoring. Relaxing environment and I can see there some improvement on readings and writing on them.
From Adell (/5): Only stayed for two sessions so difficult to review. Travel distance was an issue and I understood he did not relate to my reluctant teenage son.
Reply from: John: Thank you Adele,
I did have some concerns about teaching your son. I apologize for not continuing. Regards, John
I did have some concerns about teaching your son. I apologize for not continuing. Regards, John
From Stephen (/5): John is a amazing tutor,he has been tutoring my 7yr old son in reading and writing for 4 weeks now.And the result are really beginning to show,i can highly recommend John always on time and creates a relaxed but productive teaching environment.
Reply from: John: It is such a joy to teach Aiden. Thank you, Stephen
From Nancy (/5): I enjoy my English classes with John. He is a patient and experience teacher. My pronunciation and communication skill has huge improvement just after 2hrsx4weeks learning.
Reply from: John: Thank you so much, Nancy. I look forward to seeing you again !
From Leigh (/5): Have found John to be knowledgeable and patient in his approach when teaching my son.
Reply from: John: Thank you Leigh, It's my pleasure
From Renjith (/5): Excellent teacher. Very informative.
Reply from: John: Thank you, Renjith, A privilege to teach you J
From Anne (/5): Yes all good tutoring starts this week
Reply from: John: Hi Anne,
I am very much looking forward the task ahead.
Kind regards,
John
I am very much looking forward the task ahead.
Kind regards,
John
From Andrew (/5): not right fit
Reply from: John: PIty we never met-at all !
From Alexandre (/5): yes and made contact,
Reply from: John: re: Alex's English fluency. Things are going well !
From Tracy (/5): John is working with both my 12 year olds, using his program to help with working memory, they both enjoy their session and have shown a great improvement since starting with John. Even my son who was a very reluctant reader, has now begun to read more on his own accord. Thank you John
Reply from: John: Hi Tracy,
Thank you so much! It is my privilege and absolute pleasure to teach your children, and to make such a difference to their learning
Thank you so much! It is my privilege and absolute pleasure to teach your children, and to make such a difference to their learning
From Yudan (/5): Dear John, thank you for all your help. During your teaching I build some confidence about speaking. Your theory is really special and useful, and your are a good tutor indeed.
Reply from: John: Hi Yudan and Bruno, it was special teaching you both. Thank you very much for the endorsement. of me teaching, and my methodology. Regards, John
From Edwin (/5): John is an excellent tutor in every respect. My reading has improved greatly in a few short weeks. John is easy to work with & flexible regarding setting up times and places for tutoring sessions. I would highly recommend him. I look forward to working with him every week.
Reply from: John: Thank you, Eddy. A pleasure to work with you, also
From Archana (/5): Hi Thank you
I have selected John .
Thank you for once again
I have selected John .
Thank you for once again
Reply from: John: Thank you Archana
From Nisha (/5): Very happy with his teaching
Reply from: John: Thank you very much, Nisha. It is my pleasure to see such great progress
From Winnie (/5): John is an English tutor full of experience. Through the training, I feel more and more confident in English speaking.
Reply from: John: Thank you, Winnie !
From Joanna (/5): Great to be able to see John on a Saturday at short notice and get straight into it. Was very pleased with the session. Thank you.
Reply from: John: At 5, Jack is the youngest client I have ever had for the S.L.D training. I was as nervous as he was! It was wonderful the way it went -seeing a positive result, and working with you both.
From Sione/John (/5): I've seen John for a few weeks now and already i've had huge improvement on my reading, memory, punctuation, writing and reading comprehension… I am looking to join the New Zealand police but I needed up-skilling on my literacy skills. With a few more lessons John will help me achieve this level I need to proceed with my application. He is patient and very friendly, he makes learning fun how it should be. I am always excited for his lessons because i learn something new each session.
Kind regards
Sione .
Kind regards
Sione .
Reply from: John: Thank you , Sione. It is always a pleasure to see you, and to prepare you for your new career. Your rapid progress gives me immense personal satisfaction. J.C
From Ivan (/5): John has started working with my son (7yrs) and my daughter (12yrs) he has only seen them 3 times and we have had some positive results already. Tx John great work
Reply from: John: Thank you. It is my absolute pleasure.
From Julienne (/5): John was absolutely great - responsive immediately, thoughtful and helped me understand where my nephew was in terms of his reading and gave me great insight into working memory and how things connect together. I was in a really difficult situation with my nephew coming to live with me and so needed help to understand what best level to target his schooling and what might come up in terms of difficulties. This is in vast contrast to **Contact Detail Removed**. I would love to have had my nephew tutored by John, but unfortunately my nephew is not willing to engage (and that has nothing to do with John) - Kind Regards Julienne
Reply from: John: Thank you ! He was so distraught. IIt was the best I could do, just to try and show you how APD affects working memory. I hope he will elect to undertake the programme at some point.
From Kausar (/5): hi,thank you for visiting us in such a tight schedule.we hope to see you during school holidays and wish to embark on a learning journey with you.
regards
kausar
regards
kausar
From Deirdre (/5): Hi
We met John on Saturday and for the the rest of the term he will be seeing our son twice a week. We are looking forward to him working with our son and making the progress that is really needed for him in reading comprehension
We met John on Saturday and for the the rest of the term he will be seeing our son twice a week. We are looking forward to him working with our son and making the progress that is really needed for him in reading comprehension
Reply from: John: As I take learners beyond the previous limits of teaching, and help them toachieve the success they need, teaching is always a pleasure.
From Heather (/5): John responded promptly and kept in touch. He followed up and understood the problems we were having. His patience and understanding are really appreciated as are his flexible hours. Ongoing lessons with him are something to look forward to.
Reply from: John: Hi Heather , I am looking forward to seeing your son when he is ready… Regards, John
From Cindy (/5):
Reply from: John: Thank you Cindy ! I will have those Fairy stories through to you shortly … John
From Likun (/5): Very good teaching. English improved rapidly. Thanks.
Reply from: John: Thank you ,Likun .I have enjoyed seeing you improve so quickly and rise to the top of your class in English speaking.
From Jack (/5): Hi First Tutors
On behalf of our son Jack I would like to say I'm very please with Jack's progress. Jack likes his lessons with John. He says they are fast and fun and that's because John explained to us and Jack that his brain thinks fast and he really doesn't have a reading problem it's more of a how Jack processes information and he needs guiding. Jack's school teachers couldn't tell me anything at all.
Kind regards
Hine Knightbridge
On behalf of our son Jack I would like to say I'm very please with Jack's progress. Jack likes his lessons with John. He says they are fast and fun and that's because John explained to us and Jack that his brain thinks fast and he really doesn't have a reading problem it's more of a how Jack processes information and he needs guiding. Jack's school teachers couldn't tell me anything at all.
Kind regards
Hine Knightbridge