...I have developed key strategies for students that help support test taking, reading and writing. I have helped prepare hundreds of students over the years to excel on tests such as the SATS, ACTS, certification exams and state exams. Additionally I can support essay writing, and college writing by creating writing outlines, editing and revising.I have been teaching for over 15 years. (read more)
...I have a Masters in Literacy Education that included training in working on phonics with students who struggle in reading. During this training we were required to participate in a literacy clinic, in which we were paired with students. With these students we had to diagnose their reading deficiencies, do weeks of remediation, and diagnose next steps to take. (read more)
...I am certified in Math education NY State and NY City, including Algebra 1. Taught 3 years at MS88 in Brooklyn NY. Taught several semesters as adjunct Professor, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY. (read more)
...The students make connections between the text and their lives, global or historical events, and other texts. We practice making inferences, predictions, visualizations, and observations. I lead students through the process of essay writing, from brainstorming and note-taking to research and structure, and sentence-by-sentence syntax and eloquence. (read more)
...I am an experienced publishing professional and published author who is passionate about the written word. I have worked for many major publishing companies, including Random House, Disney Publishing Worldwide, and Penguin Putnam. As an independent contractor, my clients include Highlights Magazine, the Cousteau Society, and Columbia University. (read more)