...My second-grade reading student loves to draw, so I incorporate that into our lessons. I use whatever means something to my students to help them learn. It makes it fun, and they retain the information better. (read more)
...I start out giving a practice test (before we meet), so I can see and pinpoint the areas of weakness prior to meeting. The practice test is at no expense to the student. Spelling was my favorite subject in elementary school. (read more)
...I have many years of experience in teaching children to spell. I have attended many hours of teacher training through the Arlington Independent School District on the various methods to teach children to read. I am also currently employed by that district as a reading tutor. (read more)
As your personal wordsmith, I am committed to helping you advance in your understanding and use of the English language. I have taught upper-level English in the US and East Africa but will give the same quality tutoring and focused attention to each of my students, whatever your age, ethnicity, an... (read more)