...In college I took a seminar on how to teach English to non-native learners. This seminar included teaching classes twice a week to English learners. I have tutored a number of ESL/ESOL students since then, everything from conversational partners to academic help in a variety of subjects. (read more)
...For years I worked extensively with a student who was on the autism spectrum and struggled with learning, particularly a reading comprehension disability. Supporting his study skills was a big part of our work. A clear sign of his success: He graduated college. (read more)
...But respect for them and their ideas is essential to build confidence to try. Respect is the intervention that turns self-fulling prophesy into self-confidence and winning. My fourth job is to expect from me the highest standards of instruction, coaching, and evaluation. (read more)
...I seek to engage my students by using a variety of creative methods, including wordplay, videos, Mad Libs, etc. and also by making the subject matter relevant to the student. With my experience teaching writing and Education courses at the high school and college level, I have gained a great und... (read more)