...Good readers should always have a conversation with the author as a way to comprehend difficult material. Students should annotate a text as they read by asking questions, determining vocabulary meaning through context clues, drawing conclusions, and agreeing or disagreeing with points of view e... (read more)
...I love using and sharing interesting words and turns of phrases. I believe in speaking to children as if they can also learn to enjoy words. In my experience, they usually do! (read more)
...Learning vocabulary in a systemic and engaging way, based on examples from literature, can become not only a way to increase SAT and AP scores, but can be a gateway into a deeper understanding of the text. I do not teach vocabulary so that a student can pass a test; I work with vocabulary so t... (read more)
...My prior work experience was quite diverse and included working for global, fortune 50 companies. I have also enjoyed international public speaking assignments in Europe. I would enjoy the opportunity to meet with you, initially without charge...then we'll focus on solidifying your foundation and preparing you for growth. (read more)
...I love teaching, and helping students succeed. The best part of my day is watching my student's light bulbs turn on as I teach. I have worked with multiple grade levels. (read more)
10 Subjects: includingReading,Grammar,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math