...I have taught reading for over 19 years. As a reading interventionist, I taught phonics daily. Phonics needs to be addressed, but it also needs to be assessed to make sure that the child is successful. (read more)
...Recently, I guided a 7th grade student through the figurative language of two Langston Hughes poems. I started by defining devices such as imagery, metaphor, and symbolism. Then, I used visual aids and real-world examples to guide understanding. (read more)
...My philosophy is that a student should not only know the right answer but understand how to come to the right answer and the relevance of this knowledge in their daily lives. I dedicate myself to patient explanations of the materials leavened with entertaining trivia and asides that add context ... (read more)
...My background includes a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Creative Writing. Throughout my educational experience, I have acquired additional knowledge in the subjects of history, digital publishing, graphic design, fiction-writing, poetry, and more. Similarly, I have also provided a breadth of content for several publications as and editor/writer. (read more)
...Finally, I am a patient and compassionate tutor who truly enjoys seeing students of all ages achieve their academic and personal goals I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in English and a minor in journalism. My academic excellence has been recognized by induction in two honor societies: Alp... (read more)