...During my time teaching undergraduates, I strove to meet students where they were and build their skills while taking into consideration their different backgrounds. I enjoyed watching my students grow over the course of the semester and have those "a-ha" moments. These experiences at UNC-CH showed me that I am an educator at heart. (read more)
...Once the students learn those strategies and apply them to every aspect of their education, they have a very little need for a tutor. The amount of time that it takes to develop the correct thinking skills varies in each case, but I have many very happy parents who never have to pay for another ... (read more)
...Reading is not my only passion. I love science as well as world history. Working in the school system helps me know what skills your student needs to be successful in the classroom. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingEnglish,Grammar,Literature,ACT English
...I had on the average 150 students per semester over a 13 year period. I allowed students to make multiple drafts of their paper with my editorial comments in order to perfect it, whereas many teachers simply give students a first and final draft. Some of my students I taught and mentored have even become published writers. (read more)