...I believe that mastering these foundational skills sets the stage for long-term success in reading and writing. Whether I am working with students one-on-one or in a group setting, I strive to make learning engaging and enjoyable, helping children gain confidence in their abilities while achievi... (read more)
...I taught many grade levels over my 14 years of teaching and I feel I have many tools that I could bring to the table. I also feel that I have the experience from working with kids for that many years. I have knowledge of the subject matter since I have an endorsement in it, I feel I am well versed. (read more)
...Additionally, I provide tutoring to a few children of close friends and family. I realize everyone approaches a subject with a certain level of enthusiasm and ability. I adjust the rate of tutoring accordingly and maintain an approach of constant patience and understanding. (read more)
...When working with more than a couple children, I have used a wrap up activity called "Sparkle" where students have to correctly spell the word to stay in the game. While learning the list, I have used a word sort technique that allows for grouping of spelling patterns to be grouped together. Us... (read more)
...Francis. I am still playing and always coaching high schools to help them improve there skills. Basketball is an easy sport if you learn the right way to play. (read more)