...At Clemson I took a Study Skills class in order to become a better tutor, especially for students with learning disabilities who may need a more strict set of study skills. I have helped many students develop better study skills so that they are able to work more effectively on their school work... (read more)
...I have tutored other students within my program off and on during school for several years. Following graduation I went to work for a math teaching center that has since ceased to be, the mathnasium. I worked there for two years following graduation prior to its closure. (read more)
...Always. The grammar section focuses on the basics (punctuation, agreement, etc.). I like to asses what a student already knows about grammar and punctuation and build on that knowledge. I see no need to waste time on what a student already does well. (read more)
...In addition to my career teaching English, Latin, Greek, and music to grades 4-12, I have also taught ESL, adult literacy classes, GED college, and college composition classes. I have worked in a college writing center, and I have helped students with theses and college application essays. I have done some SAT test prep as well. (read more)
I was prepared for teaching in Penn State's prestigious educator training program, The Professional Development School (PDS). During this time, I co-taught tenth grade English for both applied and advanced sections. While participating in this program, I was also a full-time graduate student at the... (read more)