Hello, my name is Mrs. Spinner and I've been teaching middle school English for over 21 years on Long Island. I'm certified to teach grades 7-12 English Language Arts with my Master's Degree in Special Education. (read more)
...I have though grades 3, 4, and 5 (mostly bridge classes). Last year I was a staff developer training teachers at my school. I believe that children learn best by doing. This is why I include a lot of hands-on materials, kinesthetic activities, different strategies to learn a skill, and positive reinforcements. (read more)
...I have over 25 years as an Elementary Classroom Teacher. I have been teaching elementary math for over 20 years both in the classroom and as a private tutor. I am familiar with all aspects of math curriculum from grades k-5. (read more)
...My philosophy is to bring out your talents and skills through careful questioning. Most importantly, I will not do the work for you, but show you how to do it. I have more than 20 years of English teaching experience at the college and high school levels. (read more)