...Challenging literature demands a student's complete awareness of the careful selection of words and their literal and figurative range. Learning vocabulary in a systemic and engaging way, based on examples from literature, can become not only a way to increase SAT and AP scores, but can be a g... (read more)
...I provide students with the tools such as the critical approaches so they can unlock the meaning of any text. I have a keen eye for detail and teach my students that skill as they perform the final step before publishing their writing, polishing through careful editing. I provide feedback to students at first and then ask them to correct the mistakes I have highlighted. (read more)
...I have been playing and teaching chess for over 40 years. Specifically, I ran a chess club for elementary students in an after-school program with Recreation & Parks. I am a retired public school teacher, and current GED teacher, so I have been doing "public speaking" for over 40 years. (read more)
...Mary's University (2009), and a Certificate in Supervision and Administration from Johns Hopkins University (2013).Through my years as an educator I have taught: AP Language and Composition, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Journalism, Literature, Reading, Vocabulary, Writing, College Prep, SAT... (read more)