I have a bachelor's of science degree in Biology from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a masters of science education from the University of Lynchburg. I am currently teaching AP Biology (9 years), AP Environmental Science (5 years) and Dual Enrollment Biology 101-102 (10 years). I ha... (read more)
...I taught primarily face-to-face courses but have experience with online courses too. Though I quit teaching nearly ten years ago when I started my own business (an endeavor that proved more flexible for frequent moves and mom of twins), I stayed involved by volunteering to tutor at local high schools. I am an avid reader, writer, and learner. (read more)
...Dramatizing the vocabulary words and bingo and flash card games help students retain the words at a faster rate. I use a variety of reading materials such as workbooks, magazines, almanacs, e-books, and regular books. Authentic reading such as reading a map, a grocery list, a chart, etc. all help keep their interest and increase their comprehension. (read more)
...I like to use a lot of visual aids and provide plenty of guided practice. I am patient and knowledgeable about my content area. My specialties are tutoring reading and writing. (read more)
...Once the student has a firm grasp of the material, I then like to focus on doing practice problems so they begin to apply their knowledge. My goal is to get students to a point where they can run through problems with little or no assistance from me. While no one can be a master in every subjec... (read more)