...The moments I found most profound and life-changing in my education were those face-to-face encounters in a teacher's office where the difficult concept or skill finally clicked in a way I could understand. That is the experience of studying English (reading, writing, test prep, etc.) that I hop... (read more)
...I also taught a course in starting a small business for Women Venture, a nonpofit organization supporting women business owners. I took early retirement in 2000 and moved to Athens, Texas to care of my mom and stepdad when they both became ill at the same time. They are both gone now. (read more)
...I have taught all levels from kindergarten through 6th grade in my 35+ years of teaching. My undergraduate and Master's degrees are in elementary education. I have helped many students' improve their Stanford Achievement Test scores significantly within a single school year. (read more)
...I have obtained my TEFL certification. I have proficient understanding of English grammar and have mastered most popular methods of citation. I'm available to share the modest knowledge I have accumulated in my years. (read more)