...Due to my friendship with my host family, I returned to Spain several more times and traveled extensively throughout Spain. While finishing my major in Spanish during my college years, I began tutoring other students who were struggling with their courses in Spanish. Later in my life, I tutored... (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 the monotony of endless homework problems, kids often forget why they're doing it, but I work with them to make it fun. Elementary science is where kids first learn that science is cool and that is why I've always been passionate about reaching kids early to make science exciting for them eve... (read more)
...I believe in a balanced literacy approach incorporating all components of reading into my lessons (i.e., phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development and comprehension). I am trained in Wired For Reading and love to incorporate hands-on, multisensory instruction into my lessons to... (read more)
...Over the years, I've skillfully worked with English composition and literature (with essay writing in all forms and subjects), creative writing, speech, world history, social studies, political science, health, psychology, philosophy and sociology. In addition, I've trained students for the SAT ... (read more)