...In addition to these subjects, I also teach many different skills, including organization, listening comprehension, note taking, studying, and strategies for dealing with disorders or learning differences. Not only that, but I am big on building self esteem. Encouragement is a must for a learner! (read more)
...I have a B.A. in Sociology with minors in Biology, Chemistry, and Writing from the University of Pittsburgh. I have homeschooled my children from Pre-School through their High School graduations. All of my classes are interactive. (read more)
...Reading is very much a part of all aspects of my life, and I cannot resist sharing the joy of it or helping others to attain the skills necessary in order to access that joy. Over the course of the past 18 years, I have attended reading conferences, workshops, webinars, and online classrooms, both on my own and as part of my school. I have continued to study the science of reading. (read more)
...I was born into a military family where I traveled across the world and attended 5 different school districts in my K-12 education. I experienced many challenges during this diverse education and it led to me attending the University of Pittsburgh where I earned a bachelor's degree in History a... (read more)