...I am certified in New York and Utah as a special educator. I have taught children with reading problems for more than 15 years in the public school and private sectors. Phonics may not work for all children, but for those who it might help or be the key for learning to read, schools are replete with phonics materials. (read more)
...Also math is a skill that is need throughout their lives - so they really need to master the skills of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing, at least, so that other areas of math aren't as hard to learn and comprehend. I have assisted 7 people to reach college level and do it with great grade averages. I was a foster parent for 8 years, and then I adopted my two foster daughters. (read more)