...I have secured a variety of resources to aid in reading comprehension and writing tutoring but have used primarily novel studies, Purposeful Design (Christian school), and Pearson in my classroom teaching. I am looking forward to building a tutoring business that meets the needs of local struggling students. I am moving away from classroom teaching to make tutoring more feasible. (read more)
...When taking my education exams at Notre Dame University for my teacher certification through Indiana, one of my specialty Supporting Areas was World Civilizations, which I passed with considerable ease. That was in 1991, after studying Chinese History with a Chinese professor from Notre Dame, wh... (read more)
...I have always been a very hard worker and when I have a goal in mind I won't stop until I have conquered it and I aim to have my students feel just as confident when it comes to completing tasks and understanding their assignments. I have been a tutor since I was in high school but did it more o... (read more)
...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 their coursework or simply practice conversation in English. During my various opportunities as a tutor, I found that I really enjo... (read more)
...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 of the 20th century. A working knowledge of spelling conventions can go a long way toward unlocking the code. I have coached a number of spelling teams and individuals in academic contests. (read more)