...I completed a masters degree in linguistics with special focus in teaching composition. I subsequently taught academic writing classes in colleges and universities for fifteen years. I have California teaching credentials for grades K-12 as well as community college and adult, all in English language arts. (read more)
...The key to good study skills is to find the resonance and relevance between the subject and the student. In my own pursuit of education and in work with students as a NY state certified teacher it is clear that anyone can cram data into their head that may or may not stay as long as an upcoming ... (read more)
...Sensitivity to your youngster's specific circumstances are of utmost importance to me as we work on obtaining approaches to provide him/her with the greatest academic success he/she can achieve. JaneI am an Orton-Gillingham trained tutor. My training/ experience was obtained initially through the Kildonan School and I have continued to hone my skills throughout my teaching career. (read more)
...In Tangier I began tutoring middle school students who were struggling with writing and became quit good at helping students become great writers. Time and time again my former students tell me that I taught them to write and become readers. I am a life long 'English Major' with a love of literature. (read more)