...When I connect with kids on a personal level, I turn around their attitude about school. Until their minds are open, they cannot succeed. I can't wait to hear from you and meet your student and get him or her on the path to better grades and graduation!I taught high school English for fourteen ... (read more)
...In studying spelling, one begins to appreciate how that knowledge can impact other academic endeavors. Knowledge of word structure and origins can be key in comprehending more dense text like that found in some contemporary textbooks, as well as biographies and novels written before the middle o... (read more)
...Eager for a similar experience in college, I volunteered with an after-school program at an elementary school in my community. The following year, I held office hours at the Asian Culture Center on my college campus for international students and faculty to either receive help understanding thei... (read more)