...I ask important questions such as "Who is the intended audience?" and "Is there a prompt or theme?"
After those things are determined, we can work on organization and order of thoughts. Grammar and spelling would be the finishing touches. I would also point out positive things as I found them in the paper, such as good description or a clever point. (read more)
...In the beginning, I taught English as a Second Language to high school students in Mongolia. I then moved on to ELA, and settled into middle school science after completing my M.Ed at Moreland University in 2019. Currently, I teach grade 6 ELA and science and am enjoying every minute of my time in class! (read more)
...Through Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development (CTD), I taught Speech and Debate for several years; I also taught various offshoots including Persuasion and Journalism courses. These courses included topics including articulation activities, rhetoric and logic, anxiety-fighting ... (read more)
...I can then figure out how best to help them with the areas they are having the most difficulty with and put together a plan of action.The studying of algebra can seem confusing to some since there are a large number of mathematical terms involved in doing this kind of work. The way I teach and t... (read more)
...I have implemented Reading and Writing Workshops, focusing on authentic, meaningful literature. Vocabulary lessons abound as a means to promote comprehension and improve fluency. Born and raised in Chicago, I am a dedicated teacher who has been working with children and families for fifteen years. (read more)