...Students who are capable, but sometimes surprise themselves in being underprepared, unmotivated, or "frozen" will thrive with effective coaching. My passion for this work is infectious and my commitment to students and families is unmatched. Here are what some former students have said about my work: -->“JB is amazing. (read more)
...The small groups worked very well. Each person let another read their writing outloud (to be admired and honored) and if any clarifications were needed to understand the writing better, the small group members could do so. Quite a few adults left the course feeling much more confident about their ability to express themselves easily in writing. (read more)
...In all five years that I coached my team made it to the playoffs. Three of the five years that I coached my team won provincial championships for their respective age groups. I have been an avid poker player since I was six years old and my grandmother taught me how to play! (read more)
...I break down vocabulary and grammatical topics so they are clear and intuitive, and I shape my lessons to best meet each student's learning goals. I have tutored students of all ages, from elementary-school children to high schoolers to adults, and I have done so in various formats, from creatin... (read more)
...I have been teaching elementary school for 24 years and received a Teacher of The Year Award in 2007. I have 12 years of experience tutoring students preschool through 5th grade. My specialty is language arts, which includes reading, writing, spelling, and phonics. (read more)