...Paring down the steps to comprehension into simple tasks helps remove that fear. Similarly, students who say they cannot write well are often able to explain in speech what they find difficult to explain in writing, and facilitating the transfer of those good ideas into the written word is a vit... (read more)
...Throughout my educational experience, I have acquired additional knowledge in the subjects of history, digital publishing, graphic design, fiction-writing, poetry, and more. Similarly, I have also provided a breadth of content for several publications as and editor/writer. Therefore, if you have any secondary or tertiary concerns with your academics, I may be able to help! (read more)
...Teaching ESL also influenced my teaching methods. Many English teachers rely on their students understanding English on a cognitive level. I had to learn to teach English to students who had zero "ear" English- meaning I couldn't rely on them knowing what was right because it sounded right. (read more)
...In 2013, I was a teacher's assistant for Schrader Lane Church of Christ's summer encroachment program that lasted for five weeks. As of now, I'm beginning a program to help children in ZIP Code to learn to read. I'm currently mixing the new with the time-honored methods, getting worksheets from Education.com and using other sites and apps to engage learners as well. (read more)