...There are so many fun aspects to it: phonics, rhyming, making up stories, doing puzzles, etc. With my own children, and while I was a substitute teacher, I used phonics, word chopping, rhyming and humor to help with building fluency. For reading aloud, I had the students read the text upside down, for a little challenge and to make it interesting! (read more)
...So as you embark on your own journey of learning, remember, the path may be steep and the journey long, but with perseverance, determination, and a little help from the right guide, the view from the top will be worth every step. I have over 20 years experience teaching and tutoring students in English. My education includes a BS in English Education and a TESOL Certification. (read more)
As your personal wordsmith, I am committed to helping you advance in your understanding and use of the English language. I have taught upper-level English in the US and East Africa but will give the same quality tutoring and focused attention to each of my students, whatever your age, ethnicity, an... (read more)
...How cool is that! :PI have experience taking the ACT and tutoring others in high school to perform well on these sections. I personally scored a 32 on both the reading and English portions. This allowed me to skip freshman composition at my university. (read more)