...I taught third grade for 12 years and enjoyed every bit of it until STAAR happened. It is a rigorous test and requires a lot of higher level thinking skills. Currently, I am a Reading Recovery teacher and work with 7 years old kids. (read more)
My name is Valerie and I'm an educator that loves to help others succeed! I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Houston Clear Lake with my M.A. in English Literature with a minor in Technical Writing. If you need any help with English, grammar, reading comprehension, writing, and editing, I'm here to help! (read more)
...It is, therefore, really the easiest subject to conquer if it is taught properly. I teach mathematics properly! I teach students to use English vocabulary in ways that best express the intended meaning. (read more)
...I have taught students of different levels and ages. I started my career as ESL teacher in 1995 in Italy, where I specialized in preparing students for certificate exams like FCE, KET, PET, TRINITY, IELTS, TOEFL, TOIEC etc. I have tutored over 100 students every academic session. (read more)