As an experienced educator with over 18 years of teaching English from 7th grade to first-year college students, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a passion for helping students succeed. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education, a Master's degree in English from Middlebury College, and an M.Ed. in Education Leadership. I am also a Certified Career Coach. (read more)
...More formally, I was a teacher and tutor of English language and literature at the American Legation Museum in Tangier, Morocco. Recently, I have taught mathematics and English to Ukrainian refugees in the Upstate of South Carolina, and served as a mentor for children at the Meeting Street Academy in Spartanburg. In terms of my approach to tutoring - that depends on the person being tutored. (read more)
...Workbooks, textbooks, puzzles, vocabulary word searches, dictation and internet games are a few approaches that have proven successful. My creative upcycled art utilizes found objects such as old house shutters, coffee bags, recycled wood, buttons, shells, and wisteria. I have a passion for usi... (read more)
...The confidence and self esteem that is awakened when one discovers their potential and realizes that the only limits they face are self imposed, opens up a world of possibilities and self discovery. The most important goal of learning is to look outside our comfort zone and learn from the peopl... (read more)
...I am passionate, motivated, and creative and firmly believe that students achieve the best results when they are able to have one on one or small group instruction. COVID has caused both learning gaps and socialization gaps that have left many children and teens unable to be the successful, inde... (read more)