...As the parent of three adult children, one who has special needs and two who are Gifted and Talented, along with my years of experience teaching in and out of the classroom, I bring a wide range of skills, strategies, passion and patience to the teaching table. My approach is always focused on e... (read more)
...I earned my M.S. in Plant Biology with a focus on applied ecology and land conservation (UVM 2023). With a decade of classroom- and field-based teaching experience, I find great joy in exploring the world of plants with my students. As an expert in writing and rhetoric in the English department,... (read more)
...My one-on-one afterschool sessions and evening group work were highly attended and resulted in very successful exams scores with a consistent 85% passing rate over the years. Students returning from college regularly comment that my classroom was where they learned to write for the college level... (read more)
...I believe in the power of scaffolding, breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps, and gradually building upon them to ensure a solid understanding. As students develop confidence, I often look ahead and preview content so they are better prepared for their next classroom lessons. I e... (read more)
...This course involved in-depth grammar study. I engage students in reading through providing materials which cover their own interests in life. This works for any age. (read more)