...I have taught American literature, world literature, grammar, vocabulary development, and writing both as a classroom teacher and tutor. As a writing teacher, I taught my students the three phase approach: pre-writing, drafting, and revision. Planning, organizing, and polishing are important aspects of effective written communication. (read more)
...I believe in allowing children to see we are not all spelling experts or writing experts, and that we are free to use dictionaries and pencils to help us be our best. Thus, practice in some of the old methods can be useful. I'd be excited to help students find a way to use their own strengths and talents to work through subject areas that seem hard. (read more)
...I was also privileged to run a summer math program as part of the college's Crispus Attics Scholarship program. I've been a husband for 38 years and father for 35. I've been teaching in some form since 1986. (read more)
...I know how to make accommodations for those students. I will work with your student to determine their needs and levels to help gauge what I can do to help them to my highest potential. I am a certified elementary school teacher. (read more)
10 Subjects: includingReading,Grammar,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...While I do have a 24 hour cancellation policy, I understand emergencies may arise and offer make-up classes if scheduling allows. To ensure that students have a quiet and comfortable study space in which to work with me, I offer tutoring at libraries with a private study space. But am willing to make other arrangement to meet the needs of both the student and tutor. (read more)
15 Subjects: includingReading,Grammar,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math