...Taught in VA public high school for 10 years with further experience in private/summer schools. I have a strong track record teaching reading and writing plus literature as well as the technical elements of English (grammar, basic linguistics, etc.) Certified in ESL in Virginia. Taught ESL for 10 years at the high school level. (read more)
...There are five parts of reading according to the National Reading Panel, which are: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Understanding phonics from the most basic level described above, to the most extreme levels of understanding a language. Reading and speaking those written words takes effort and understanding. (read more)
...I have been helping students with their study skills for a long time and have proven success in this area. I have been playing and teaching chess for over 40 years. Specifically, I ran a chess club for elementary students in an after-school program with Recreation & Parks. (read more)
...If I can help young people feel confident and "in control " of themselves, that's most of the battle regarding their academic success. I learned ASL over a period of several years, beginning in 1989. I have been teaching Introductory ASL classes for the last 20 years. (read more)
I hold an extensive work history in instruction and continuing education with unique experience and enthusiastic interest in literacy on all grade levels: elementary, middle school, junior high, senior high, college, adult continuing education, and corporate communications throughout professional po... (read more)