...I have taught American literature, world literature, grammar, vocabulary development, and writing both as a classroom teacher and tutor. As a writing teacher, I taught my students the three phase approach: pre-writing, drafting, and revision. Planning, organizing, and polishing are important aspects of effective written communication. (read more)
...Using my teaching experience and work in the library, I would enjoy the one-to-one work time with kids to get to know them and help create a good path to learning. I always loved the "lightbulb" moments in my classroom, former tutoring experience, and story times, when the kids just got it!I am ... (read more)
...My students almost always leave my class feeling accomplished and prepared for the next level, with renewed energy and confidence. On occasion I've met students who decided not to supply energy or effort, but in the vast majority of cases my students have markedly improved their writing prowess ... (read more)
...I was also privileged to run a summer math program as part of the college's Crispus Attics Scholarship program. I've been a husband for 38 years and father for 35. I've been teaching in some form since 1986. (read more)
...I have also worked with students with special needs. I know how to make accommodations for those students. I will work with your student to determine their needs and levels to help gauge what I can do to help them to my highest potential. (read more)
10 Subjects: includingReading,Grammar,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math