...This approach views language as a form of communication. Linguistic competence, the knowledge of forms and meanings is, however, just one part of communicative competence. Therefore the learner needs knowledge of forms, and meanings, and functions. (read more)
...The ACT English questions are very similar to the Regents questions which I teach all year long so I would be able to help you with the ACT preparation. I am a high school English teacher and often work with students on skills they need in order to organize information, memorize information, and... (read more)
...I feel accomplished when my student understands the convoluted meanings of sensational passages, difficult math problems, convoluted scientific concepts, and can remember boring history facts. My Socratic method helps students strengthen their basics and guiding them to the solution by questioni... (read more)
...I am proficient in geometry, trigonometry, pre-algebra, algebra I/II, pre-calculus, calculus I/II, discreet math, and other mathematical concepts. I am an accomplished musician, holding a BA in music/performance with trumpet and flugelhorn. I served in the US ARMY in the 296th Army Band in Japan. (read more)
...This builds confidence and puts the student in an upward spiral of understanding and success. I am able to instruct for both calculator active and calculator inactive assessments. I am proficient with graphing technology on TI-84 and Desmos. (read more)