...I have worked with students of all ages in English and literacy - from students who are reading at the kindergarten level, to elementary, middle, and high school students, to SAT English and college writing. I have taught foundational phonics skills, reading comprehension, and grammar instructio... (read more)
...For this reason, I dreaded class and didn't try as hard as I could. Teachers checked me off as shy and because I scraped by with an average grade, they ignored the problem. As I grew older I found that my learning style remained unorthodox and unconventional and for a public school that is often a problem. (read more)
...I try to keep things simple; that philosophy has served me very well over the years! My specialty is math, up to algebra 1 and English. As an adult education teacher, we have to be versatile in several areas because we teach the GED test, which covers reading, writing, social studies, science, and math. (read more)
...I think that it important for students to be aware of their individual learning style -- visual, aural, kinesthetic, etc. -- and then develop strategies to capitalize on their strengths. I also believe that it is important to teach students from the level they are currently at, even if that is not where they are "supposed" to be, scholastically. Foundational knowledge is essential. (read more)
...I’ve won multiple awards for my writing, particularly in nonfiction essays, and have studied an array of subjects, including English literature, philosophy, history, art history, and natural sciences. My academic journey has been enriched by interdisciplinary honors coursework both at Penn State... (read more)