...I teach my students to tell stories in compelling ways. Witnessing thoughts morphing into words, then drafting to a page, and meeting the world via polished written or spoken words is exhilarating. I'm skilled at helping students with all types of writing - college essays, entrance essays, scho... (read more)
...I taught English Language Arts for 35 years and worked on many writing curriculum committees during those years. Writing was one of my favorite things to teach in the classroom. I also taught creative writing summer school. (read more)
...In fact I'm already teaching free because I taught her how to learn Chinese herself. She clearly enjoys the ability to master a language herself while most of other America-born Chinese kids already give up learning the language that is native to their parents. The key to sustained learning is a student's ability to learn and teach themselves. (read more)
...With these experiences I know how to present these ideas in simple terms that kids can understand and follow. Better yet, I also believe that if my tips are followed, kids can find writing to be fun. All learning should be fun. (read more)