Posts Tagged ‘Literacy tutoring’
Best of All Detroit- Jennifer & Natalia
Best of All Detroit- Jennifer & Natalia Jennifer, a new eager literacy tutor, is working with Natalia this Spring Session. Their first meeting was a little rocky as they navigated the best way to communicate with each other. Natalia’s mom said that she understands everything that is being said to her but has a difficult…
Read MoreSue Catalano: The Joy of Tutoring
Volunteer Spotlight: Sue Catalano Sue Catalano is one of our amazing tutors, and she has been volunteering at the playhouse for over a year! She is an amazing mother of 3, all now out of college. Sue was a teacher for 6th grade and pre-k before having a family, and now works part-time, spending her free-time enjoying yoga, golfing, going for walks, reading, and of course tutoring…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Amber
Volunteer Spotlight: Amber Amber has been volunteering with us for about one year now as a literacy tutor, but in the midst of the pandemic, she took on a new role! She has been leading Kids Club virtually, and we couldn’t be happier to have her! Amber is a senior at Waubonsie Valley High School, hoping to…
Read MoreE-Learning with Katie Finke
E-Learning Experiences Best of All- Katie Finke “Hi, my name is Katie Finke, and I am the mother of 4 (13 year old daughter, twin boys who are 9 and a 5 year old boy). One of my twin sons, Owen, has Down syndrome. We have been attending GiGi’s Playhouse since we moved here almost…
Read MoreParticipant Best of All- Sammy
Sammy is currently in preschool and has been attending Literacy tutoring since Spring 2018. Within that short amount of time she has grown tremendously in her stamina. In the beginning of her sessions Sammy was able to attend to her tasks for about 3 minutes, but now eagerly goes to the tutoring room with one…
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