I graduated from Illinois Wesleylan University with a B.A. In English education. When I began teaching in Baltimore County Public Schools, I took graduate courses at both Johns Hopkins University and Towson University to strengthen my knowledge of content and earn a master's equivalency. (read more)
...I think this movement is criminal, and a severe dis-service to the student. Challenging literature demands a student's complete awareness of the careful selection of words and their literal and figurative range. Learning vocabulary in a systemic and engaging way, based on examples from literatu... (read more)
...I have worksheets and lesson plans that will be individualized and specialized to your child's needs. I can also cater my lessons to go along with what your child is learning in class that week. I am more than happy to work with your child's teacher and contact them regularly to follow up. (read more)
...Specifically, I ran a chess club for elementary students in an after-school program with Recreation & Parks. I am a retired public school teacher, and current GED teacher, so I have been doing "public speaking" for over 40 years. I also have more than 20 years' experience interviewing potential... (read more)
...Mary's University (2009), and a Certificate in Supervision and Administration from Johns Hopkins University (2013).Through my years as an educator I have taught: AP Language and Composition, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Journalism, Literature, Reading, Vocabulary, Writing, College Prep, SAT... (read more)