...I enjoy giving students techniques to enhance their creative use of language. I have taught College English and am an editor/writer. I have tutored elementary grades 2, 3. and 7 in reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing and social studies. (read more)
I have been tutoring Spanish for 25+ years and completed a masters degree in Spanish in 2013. I have helped many students of varied levels, middle school, high school and college with their homework and class topics. I have also worked with children and adults who are just beginning to learn. (read more)
...Common Core was used in the elementary school in which I worked. I am able to look up requirements, follow instructions and teach according to its guidelines. While my expertise is in English as a Second Language, the goals set forth by common core do not differ in their expectations than those that I taught to my new students. (read more)
...I got an A in the course. I am a special education paraprofessional at a middle school, where one of the primary students I support has ADHD, as do others I support. In graduate school, I took a course on Teaching Diverse Learners, half of which was devoted to special education, one lesson of which was devoted to ADHD. (read more)
...I spent 20 years in the classroom, and now tutor middle and high school students who need help with reading and writing. I believe in personalizing instruction according to a student's learning style and specific interests. Whether I'm working with reluctant writers or those performing above grade level, I offer engaging lessons, expert instruction, and a positive learning atmosphere. (read more)