...I also have completed workshops on Orton-Gillingham methodology. I currently lead a Bible Study group for my church (for the past twenty years) and have taught classes at the United Methodist church. I write curriculum for religious education programs, and have completed the Bible Study Fellowship program. (read more)
...I have been teaching elementary education, all subjects for more than 10 years. In my 5th grade classroom, I used the Institute for Excellence in Writing and Shurley Grammar programs to teach writing. Now that I am teaching in Indiana, we use the Smekens writing program. (read more)
...Because of this, I established a professional tutoring service twelve years ago that has also focused on the "mentoring" aspects of students and their families. The need for gaining a rapport with students and their families is always on my mind, in addition to teaching concepts. I believe that... (read more)
...I am well-read and actively teach ELA 10 and have taught ELA 9 and 12. I read often and teach reading comprehension skills to my students every year. Proofreading is a specialty of mine as I am actively a Beta-Reader for several authors and part of my job is to catch errors and improve the flow of their writing. (read more)
...I have always had a desire to share the knowledge of my research and practical experience to anyone willing to hear. Through my experience in the Navy, to my years of driving a school bus, to leading a church I believe this would enhance my teaching. I have a definite interest & passion about subjects such as history, geography, religious studies, political/social areas. (read more)