...My students find that as a non-native Polish teacher, I am better able to explain Polish grammar than many native speakers, who know how to say something, but not why. For almost thirty years, learning Polish, and then translating from Polish and teaching it, has been a main focus of my life. I... (read more)
...I have played lacrosse for 15 years. I began at a private middle school where I played against schools that feed into some of the top collegiate programs in the country. I then set many records as a goalie during my four years at Briar Woods High school, where many of my records remain intact. (read more)
...My composition techniques include polishing topic sentences, identifying a main idea with supportive details, and appropriate transitions. Grammar is my specialty and I pay close attention to common errors with:
- subject-verb agreement
- punctuation
- fragments
- run-on sentences
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...As a Librarian, I have also helped students find the correct course of research for writing their papers. I've been interested in history for as long as I can remember, and my undergraduate history degree has only enhanced this love. I have taken courses in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, Renaissance, African History, History of Witchcraft, and more. (read more)
...I also have worked in a response to interventions environment which assesses students in the area of phonics instruction. During my 28 years of educational experience I have incorporated steady, consistent study skill instruction for students in grades K-8. I have prepared students for all types of assessments including multiple choice, essays and short form essays. (read more)