...I have taught 2nd Grade for four years but am headed back to 1st Grade in the fall. While teaching 2nd Grade, I taught between 20 and 27 students, but also worked after school as a tutor with individuals and small groups of students as part of our After School Academy where students practiced re... (read more)
...When teaching in public education, I conducted a number of private tutoring sessions on my own time, particularly at the fifth grade level and considered this extremely helpful and positive in reaching a number of students. I believe in individual tutoring as a means to assist students that othe... (read more)
...During this process, and previously, I have worked with my daughter to overcome obstacles with learning. Homework is a struggle for her and we have worked hard to implement strategies that help her to be as successful as possible, especially in the subject areas that are more difficult for her. ... (read more)
I am what I like to call a "word person." I have always loved working with words--grammar, literature, vocabulary, even those pesky analogies! But more importantly for you, I also love to help others feel less intimidated and more confident when it comes to expressing themselves in essays, understanding literature, and preparing for standardized tests. I have a bachelor's degree in English. (read more)
...I work in the on-campus writing center as well as volunteer at the online tutoring center. I love teaching and believe that all people have writers inside them, they just have to learn how to access it. I believe in keeping the students the author of their work and will be a guiding force to make their writing stronger and will never try to interject my own thoughts into their piece. (read more)