...Most of my students who needed to retake their STAAR Test (Texas) passed their English 1 exam by the end of the school year. I am certified in 7-12 ELA and ESL Supplemental by the Texas Education Agency. While working in Texas, I implemented strategies in the classroom to help students understand American Literature while acquiring new English language skills. (read more)
...I make sure to make my lessons engaging and adaptable to every student's learning styles, as not every student learns most efficiently in the same manner. If a student has a preferred learning style, then I make sure to suit their needs. My lesson plans usually begin with introducing a topic thoroughly both visually and orally. (read more)
...Need to catch up?- we can do that. Want to get a head?- we can do that too. History: History is, in my opinion, one of the most important subjects (but I could be biased). I can help you research, write, and prepare for your upcoming exams. (read more)
...I'm big on asking questions and try my best to be encouraging—there really are no stupid questions! When critiquing essays, I'll encourage you to consider your own beliefs to improve your understanding of the topic from all angles. I believe positive reinforcement is a powerful tool, and in my ... (read more)
...At my last job, I had a private student with whom I also worked on refining and developing speech skills. I was an IELTS invigilator at my job in Houston, and I taught an IELTS preparation course at that same job. I worked with students in Houston about writing argument essays (one of the primary essays for that test) and helped them with describing graphs for the 1st essay. (read more)