...We talk about the sound of the letter it starts with, and then we practice saying the letter and tracing it! I have taught reading one on one for the past six years, and I hold a bachelors degree in English Literature, in addition to a master's degree in Teaching, and another master's degree in ... (read more)
...Plus, middle schoolers are just the most fun age group to teach! Using real-world examples, relevant questioning, and lots of technology, I can always get students excited about the content. And with my heavy focus on reflection, my students consistently need to consider their own progress and achievement. (read more)
...English writing can be difficult for ESL students, as they need to learn the meanings of homophones--words that sound the same, but are spelled differently--and homonyms (words that are spelled the same but have different meanings). Good writing also entails short and long sentences. I have work... (read more)
...I have applied these tools and techniques when teaching English classes and when I tutored a few (non-ESL) students in reading comprehension skills. I have been teaching college composition (English 101 and 102) for more than six years, including time spent as a graduate teaching assistant while... (read more)
Calling all Readers and Writers! Reading and Writing is what I love and I want to help you love it too. I have taught in classrooms in Thailand and South Korea. (read more)