...I often draw on my personal teaching files to find visual aids (e.g., graphic organizations, videos, outlines, etc.) to help the process. I recognize that academic success is often in two parts – an understanding of the skill and the process. I work to address both so that students are building transferrable skills as opposed to only focusing on one class assignment at a time. (read more)
...I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education/Psychology from Rhode Island College and a Master's degree in Literacy from Providence College. I began my career in 1991 as a substitute teacher in a suburban public school system. Later, I joined an urban public school system as a grade 3 tea... (read more)
...I am a former middle and high school Spanish with 6 years of classroom experience and 9 years of tutoring experience. I earned a B.A. in Spanish from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2017 and a Master's in Library and Information Science in 2021. As a student, I spent 6 months living in Spain. (read more)
...AP Language and Communication
MCAS ELA grades 8 and 10
Middle and High School reading and writing Over 25 years of ELA high school teaching experience as well as 1:1 tutoring experience for SAT prep (ELA only)Qualified and experienced AP Language and Composition teacher 15 years I am a certified... (read more)
...I work with students daily who struggle with executive functioning and understanding social dynamics/cues. ASD is a broad spectrum and each student has unique strengths. I have a teaching certification for Moderate Disabilities, grades 5-12. (read more)