...As an independent contractor, my clients include Highlights Magazine, the Cousteau Society, and Columbia University. Editing and proofreading are my specialties, and I am excessively patient with all ages. I earned and maintained a 4.0 GPA in my online Masters of Education courses at Ashford University. (read more)
...My Bachelor's degree from Grinnell College was in English, and I am an avid reader interested in many subjects. In addition to my literacy specialty at Bank Street, I have taken separate classes on Orton-Gillingham methods and RAVE-O. I am NYS certified in elementary education and literacy with a Master's degree from Bank Street College of Education. (read more)
...Though somewhat peripheral, communications are essential and I've taught the use of Outlook as one of the best applications. My background with Microsoft stretches back to the early days of DOS. After providing input as a Windows 95 beta tester, I wrote an in-depth 13 part series on the program for the seminal online journal, WebZine Weekly. (read more)
...I graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2013 with a double major in Elementary Education and Spanish. I am currently working on completing my Master's in Instructional Technology at Western Connecticut State University. I have three years of experience substituting in four school districts. (read more)
...My goal is to empower students to become confident, independent readers and learners by providing them with the tools and strategies they need to succeed. Some of the ways I can help may include: phonics and decoding instruction, fluency development, vocabulary building, and homework help and academic support. Individualized tutoring sessions are tailored to each student's unique needs. (read more)