...I retired from Livingston HS (a very prestigious district) where I taught a range of HS English courses, from remedial to AP, and began teaching at various colleges, including Montclair U, Ramapo College, and FDU where I am currently employed. I have extensive experience teaching the writing pro... (read more)
...I have encouraged parents to set up study areas in their homes to provide routine and consistency for students. Because my sessions with students are tailored to meet their individual needs and learning styles, I use visual aids with some students, mnemonic devices with others, and I help break ... (read more)
...Throughout my teaching career, as a tutor (English Literature, Writing, Reading, ELA, Music Theory, Ear Training, Music Composition) as a martial arts instructor, and even as a piano instructor, I have found that the common element to success has always been in positively structuring your commitm... (read more)
...As a high school English teacher who consistently uses a workshop model for writing, I have taught grammar both to strengthen writing, and I have taught it in isolation/on its own. My students come away from my lessons understanding how deliberate use of grammar can enhance their writing and imp... (read more)
...Our students do real life simulation projects where they act as the Desktop Publisher for a company. Some of these include: Frillio's Pizza and Concert Tour both from BE Publishing. The skills taught include learning to use Publisher and Word effectively to design brochures, business cards, flyers, envelopes, letterhead, ads, etc. (read more)