Lee Ann Small

Volunteered over 100 hours of tutoring, preparation, and travel time for two adult clients. Prepared science of reading phonics material and planned lessons to increase phonemic awareness, phonics skills, fluency, and real life applications based on skill level and interests. Met virtually, in-home, and on-site at an adult education center.

Volunteered 38+ hours in warehouse, admin, and on-site food pick ups

• Taught all four of my children to read, including two with dyslexia and one with a cognitive disability
• Managed homeschool schedules balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development
• Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities, learning differences, and grade levels
• Emphasized practical life skills alongside academics, preparing students for future independence

Coordinated field trips around Central Arkansas to places such as Family Farm, NLR Swat, fire stations, Arkansas Forestry Commission, local museums, and others to enhance community-based and hands-on learning. Researched and selected group educational opportunities, organized attendance of families, collected payments, and otherwise handled communication between parents and business owners.