...My name is Teri and I have been a classroom teacher for the past 28 years. I specialize in middle school Reading and English, with a passion for helping kids of all ages succeed in school. I have a bachelor's degree in education and English and a master's degree in education and Reading. (read more)
...We, as adults, can become overwhelmed. Children can experience the same feeling, and it can translate into poor grades and difficulty learning, which can translate into low self esteem and resistance to school work. As a fellow parent, I commend you on your decision to stop the downward spiral of your student-- it is one decision that will benefit your child for the rest of his or her life. (read more)
...I'm very personable and funny, and I make the lesson engaging and interesting, no matter what I'm teaching. I furthered my own abilities in writing and reading and linguistics in both my undergraduate and graduate studies. I went on to achieve my MFA in Creative Writing and published a memoir. (read more)