...Those two questions are the starting point for well-considered writing. If we really understand who we're writing to, our message becomes personal, vivid, and effective. That awareness of the audience dictates everything from global considerations like tone, structure, and length to granular details like whether a joke (or a rambling, amusing parenthetical musing) are appropriate. (read more)
...I believe in setting a thorough plan of action to tackle learning goals. Learners will gain competence and confidence when we set targets and hit them. We will begin our process by assessing our baseline - our starting point. (read more)
...Chances are, if the strategies your teacher is using aren't working for you, then you will need more specific, one-to-one instruction, which is what I specialize in. While my strategies are not set in stone and I am up for anything that will help you, I do not work in a vacuum. I need a firm commitment from you that you will give me the same amount of effort I am putting out there. (read more)
Thomas Jefferson once wrote, "I cannot live without books." My goal is to encourage struggling readers to feel the same way! I consider it an honor to help children fall in love with books who have previously found reading frustrating. My family owned a bookstore for years and it was always a delight to help people find literary treasure! (read more)
...I have helped hundreds of students over the years to look for information that will help them understand and retain what they are reading. As an AP Language and Composition teacher, one learns a great deal about how to teach writing and how to appreciate the choices a writer makes to appeal to h... (read more)