...Building self-confidence, learning to problem solve, and acquiring the necessary skills, while feeling comfortable working independently is what I strive for when working with students. I've had a lot of experience teaching Second Language Learners and I am well aware of the problems they face i... (read more)
...In 2013, I became certified to teach K - 6 Reading, Writing and Math as well as Early Childhood Education in Oklahoma. I was a lead teacher from 2013 - 2015 and a Creative Expression Teacher/Arts Infusion Specialist from 2015 - 2017. In my second year teaching, my PreK students scored 109% proficiency in literacy assessments, and 100% in math. (read more)
...I have been a K-8 substitute in two school districts). I have developed curricula for home schooled students, both my own and students I have tutored. I have a PhD in Developmental Psychology with expertise in early learning. I am very familiar with the literature on early reading, and have been a part of research teams studying best methods to teach early reading. (read more)
...There are endless fascinating works of prose and poetry in the world, and if I haven't yet read the one that's the subject of your essay, presentation, speech, etc., I'm happy to do so and help you to break down the text for richer, more complex understanding. I am an English and Creative Writin... (read more)
...Then I give direction and advice on how to make their written work better. I eaned a Bachelor of Arts in English (Option: Creative Writing) and a Minor in General Biology from California State University, Northridge (CSUN) in May 1998. And I had to write many essays and stories in school so my spelling had to be impeccable; otherwise, I would not have received good grades. (read more)