...I have been painting and drawing (constantly experimenting with ways to improve / see more clearly) since 2009. I studied painting - including human anatomy, representation of form, light and shadow, dimension, etc.) extensively, in the rigorous, full-time professional program, at Studio Incamminati, in Philadelphia. This training included some teaching. (read more)
...I have experience preparing students for advanced placement in specialty program testing such as CoGAT and AP exams. I use an Orton-Gillingham (OG) phonics-based approach that works for any learner, including those who may be dyslexia-leaning. I'm an English teacher and former journalist, so I check spelling all the time, even when I read the paper each day. (read more)
...I have taught college-level public speaking courses since 2010. In addition, I have given a number of formal research presentations at regional and international scholarly conferences. These have included the South Central Modern Language Association conference and the International Congress on Medieval Studies. (read more)
...As a tutor, I work with parents to find what they are wanting to accomplish through tutoring. I listen to each child to find his or her interests and create lessons that are enjoyable while still targeting academic needs. As a professional, I am able to assess what skills need attention and then incorporate a variety of appropriate resources into my lessons. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Elementary (K-6th),Phonics,Elementary Math