I have been actively involved in instruction as a volunteer tutor, a teaching assistant, an instructor, an adjunct lecturer or as a business trainer. My first experience began when I was an undergrad student in Engineering when I tutored kids in basic science and math. After joining a doctoral pro... (read more)
...These subjects often translate to higher grades in many other subjects because they are at the core of learning most other subjects. I have taught high school and college writing for 10+ years and have helped many students to improve their grades and standardized test scores. Writing - college ... (read more)
...And, my mother, of blessed memory, a state teacher-of-the-year award winner, was my first religious school teacher and equaled most of my seminary professors whom I met when I went off to rabbinical college. I believe that education is an act of love and that tuning into the student and paying a... (read more)
...My junior year of high school I took a school-age child development class. In that class I did an intensive research project on childhood ADD/ADHD; however, a lot of my knowledge of the condition was gained by working with children with the disorder. My 10-year-old niece has a slight case of ADHD and babysitting her has taught me a lot. (read more)
...I take my job very seriously, but also have a sense of humor which helps to make lessons enjoyable. I enjoy incorporating various technology sites into the teaching of reading and writing in order to support and engage students. In my lessons, I provide clear strategies on the development of thinking skills necessary to comprehend all types of texts. (read more)