...I want to help more students have moments like that. I'm a writer by training, trade, and vocation. If I were ever elected president, I would be sworn in on a copy of The Elements of Style. (read more)
...I have a Designated Subjects Credential in Adult Education, ESL, from the State of California in 2000; RSA/Cambridge CELTA, 1998; and I earned a BA in English, 1994. I am a Certified ESL teacher with experience in teaching TOEFL prep. Worked as a "Graphic/Voice Farsi Language Analyst" for the D... (read more)
...I have experience preparing students for AP US History, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP Literature, and AP Language exams (including test skills, writing skills, and content review). I have also assisted many students who have fallen behind in their coursework to find their way back o... (read more)
...If we are reading a book, I have read it first and both the review questions and vocabulary selection are designed to strengthen weaknesses in a specific area. I produce the review sheets. For my SAT students (especially), I create what I call Visual Vocabulary where I attach imagery, where possible, to pump life into those rarely seen and heard SAT words. (read more)
...Furthermore, my role as a case manager for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) ensures that I am well-versed in creating and executing personalized learning plans that foster academic growth and confidence. The majority of my students have ADHD, and I have developed and implem... (read more)