...One of my most successful students raised his overall score by 86 points after only 6 lessons, and 2 other students scored in the 98th percentile for highly competitive schools! I had spelling, as well as phonics, for 6 years as a subject throughout elementary school. I was also taught how to use reference books like the dictionary, thesaurus, and encyclopedia for research while writing. (read more)
...In my current role as a high school librarian, I work with students one-on-one to better understand the ACT, take practice tests, and build tools for successful test-taking. I also have a list of resources I share with students to continue to prepare for the ACT on their own. I have personally taken voice lessons for 15 years, and have sung in traveling choirs for over 10 years. (read more)
I am a graduate of the Michigan State University college of education with a major in English and a minor in teaching English as a second language. I have worked with students of all age groups and backgrounds in the field of education for over 5 years. I have experience in mentoring and tutoring alternative education students in an online as well as a face-to-face setting. (read more)