...Reading Skill Development: Proficient in phonics, reading comprehension, and fluency strategies specifically for young readers. Customized Approach: Tailor lessons to each student’s unique needs, fostering confidence and enjoyment in reading. Supportive and Engaging: Use of interactive activities to make reading fun and accessible. (read more)
...I believe in finding the moment of engagement with a work of literature or a writing assignment and working from there. In SAT and ACT preparation, I enjoy sharing the strategies not only for vocabulary mastery and answer selection but also for mental preparation for the testing environment. My... (read more)
...After leaving Rikers I tutored through the Dept. of Ed. in private homes in all subjects. I am also a published Author with a YA novel, MYSTIC. At least three courses in my elementary education curriculum stressed phonics and word and letter morphology as useful methods for teaching students to read. (read more)
...It makes me happy to see my students' progress and success, and they are better prepared to achieve their goals from my teaching. I am always open to how you think our lessons are going, so feedback is welcome. Depending on your schedule and needs, I will give you work to do on your own outside the lesson. (read more)
...For example, on the English ACT test, at least 200 percent more reckless answers occur when the student has to flip pages to find the answer. We practice not only hard content questions, but those questions such as the above that are most likely to elicit reckless answers. For you personal best... (read more)