FUNdamentals
Your child’s journey to a fulfilling school life
About Us
There is NO right formula to raise children. It is not easy, especially with the rapid innovations in technology and the strong impact of social media on children. However, one thing is absolute - the ultimate key to a happy and confident child is sustaining a good relationship.​
Good communication (“Effective Communication and Teenagers,” n.d.) is one of the foundations in establishing and maintaining a positive, healthy working relationship. As the child grows up, independence also increases. To preserve the harmonious partnership between the child and adult, one must keep discovering new and different approaches to communicate. Consequently, it will lead to a happier and more connected relationship, especially when dealing with difficult conversations and conflicts. Challenging issues will be easily resolved because ‘trust and honesty in the partnership’ (Zolten & Long, 2006) has been strongly established.
Resources:
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Effective Communication and Teenagers. (n.d.). Retrieved December, 2017 from https://parents.au.reachout.com/skills-to-build/connecting-and-communicating/effective-communication-and-teenagers
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Zolten, K., & Dr Long, N. (2006) Parent/Child Communication. Center For Effective Parenting. Retrieved December, 2017 from http://parenting-ed.org/handouts/communication-parent-to-child.pdf
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Coach Catherine Rara
Hi! I am Catherine, the Coach at Fundamentals. I have been teaching in the international setting for the past 20 years.
I design engaging and challenging educational programs in reading, writing, and mathematics for children aged 6 to 15 years old. The programs are tailored to each child’s unique skills, needs, beliefs, and interests. I strive to create a nurturing, supportive environment to develop a balanced school life.
With my long teaching stints in the different schools in the areas of Metro Manila in the Philippines, New York City in America, Surrey in Great Britain, Istanbul in Turkey and Zurich in Switzerland, I have considerably rich experiences, various appealing stories, and provoking activities to share. I can work with you in your child's journey toward a fulfilling school life.
What are you waiting for? Let us now take your child's journey to the next level!
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Educational Background:
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Masters of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
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Bachelor of Science and Arts in Psychology minor in Business
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Certificate in Teaching ESL Students in Mainstream Classrooms
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Certificate of Diploma Education in Child Coaching and Adventures in Wisdom
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Certificate in Orton-Gillingham
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