...I can work exclusively with students on study skills or dribble study skills into my work in any subject or skill. We can all pay more attention to these very important skills! I have taught grade 9-12 ELA for many years, specializing in literature and writing, especially essay writing and Creative Writing. (read more)
...Therefore, I use a variety of methods and approaches. The two main teaching methods I follow are differentiated instruction (I customize my teaching to best suit your learning style: visual, auditory, or kinesthetic) and scaffolding (This allows me to make sure you have a solid knowledge base of... (read more)
...At two of those colleges, I met 1:1 with students to provide individualized support on their writing assignments. More recently, I taught two English courses at the college level on academic writing and grammar. I am an English tutor with ten years of experience tutoring high school and college students. (read more)
...I have worked both with students and also mid-career professionaIs. From working (10 years) as an ESL teacher, I understand the challenges of the English language; studying three semesters of Spanish also helped me understand the challenges of learning a new language. Being a practitioner (6 years as a US Senate aide) gave me a practical understanding of government. (read more)
...I discovered that this was a strong suit of mine, and I found it enjoyable. Additionally, I have experience working with individuals with special needs, including those with ASD and ADHD. I understand the importance of patience when supporting students from diverse backgrounds. (read more)