...I also like to work with problem solving beginning as early as kindergarten- problem solving strategies teach critical thinking skills that can be utilized in many areas of life! :) I Graduated in 2001 with a BA in Elementary Education and was Certified in CT until May 2011. I have a current TX... (read more)
...From independent reading to complex school texts, I can help students in grades 6-12 with strategies to improve reading comprehension - and possibly turn reluctant readers into book lovers! My goal is to bring their reading up to and even beyond grade level by targeted use of Lexile Level texts. In turn, this will help students better manage their class assignments and exam preparation. (read more)
...Having been born in Germany, I am familiar with students' difficulties when learning English as a Foreign or as a Second Language. Apart from English and German, I also studied Latin, Spanish, and Portuguese, and I have been teaching languages for many years. Currently, I teach students from all over the world and at many different levels. (read more)
...However, as a special education teacher, I also provide individualized instructions for my students and link them to the standards. This assures that the students are being exposed to both grade-level and instructional level materials. Becoming a Certified Reading teacher and Writing Interventionist has opened my eyes as to why so many students are struggling readers and writers. (read more)
...Formerly, was the co-founder of Trowers Dream Academy (TDA), which was a mobile and online tutoring service. We provided tutoring for all subjects, including Spanish, as well as College Test Prep. During the 10 years, that we serviced the Atlanta area, we expanded into offering an after school program, summer camp, homeschooling, and college consulting. (read more)