...Spent my undergrad minoring in English and I am focusing on English for my Masters in Education. Spent several years as an instructional aid in schools. I am certified in English for grades 7-12. (read more)
...Part of what allowed me to help students was my insistence on one-on-one conferences for the first draft of each paper. This kind of work has prepared me well to tutor students now that I've retired. I taught literature in high school for several years before moving on to the college level. (read more)
...I read every chance I get, I write and do crossword puzzles to enhance my vocabulary. Nothing interests me more than language and how it came to be that we say things the way we say them. I also want to help other people learn a foreign language or gain better skills with their first language, ... (read more)
...Adaptive Strategies: Assessing each student’s strengths, weaknesses, and learning preferences to customize lessons that resonate with them. Practical Applications: Relating theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, especially in science and medicine, to make learning more relatable and meani... (read more)
...I have also taught ESL with phonic components. I have the English as a Second Language Certification from the PA Dept. of Education and 20+ years of teaching ESL. K-adults. (read more)