...In this role, I lead Reading Intervention classes and small group English/Writing classes for 6th to 8th graders. My focus is on implementing structured literacy practices to improve decoding skills (phonics), which has led to significant improvements in students' reading abilities. My backgrou... (read more)
...My approach to teaching struggling readers and writers is a very multi-sensory, systematic, sequential, hands-on one, with a proven success rate. I teach my students how to digest text blocks in order to quickly assess the key points. Repetition and use of new vocabulary words in everyday dialogue with friends and family is another way to make it stick. (read more)
...With my advocacy, a 504 plan was developed for him to help him access and make progress in the general education curriculum. I have assisted parents in requesting IEPs or 504s (as well as ensuring compliant implementation) for their children, providing them with the appropriate terminology and q... (read more)
...I prefer to use both methods when tutoring new students. I am interested in tutoring Spanish at the beginning levels. In high school, I completed Spanish 4 with honors. (read more)
...I've had hands-on leaning with Adobe Illustrator since for 10+ years. This translates to practical ways to achieve that unique look and style for your designs as well as real-world needs for print design and meeting expectations of clients. Web Design is one of my core studies. (read more)