...Previous to my graduate degree, I spent four years achieving my Bachelors of Arts in English, which involved taking courses on American and British Literature, studying literary analysis and how it has evolved over the last century. I took courses on a wide variety works, some focusing on Shakes... (read more)
...As a Reading Specialist, I know the importance of knowing how to spelling words affects the comprehension of the reading process. I am a huge advocate in teaching phonics in regards to spelling lessons. Teaching the various rules of spelling in a fun, interactive way is a proactive way for students to remember and apply spelling in writing and reading. (read more)
...I have been teaching Language Arts (reading/literature, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, writing) for almost 30 years to grades 6-12. I have taught for nearly 30 years, and I have instructed students in developing good study skills. techniques such as active reading, SQ3R, etc. remain valuable techniques. I have been a teacher for nearly 30 years. (read more)
My name is Colleen. My career as an ESL teacher has taken me abroad, as I lived and worked in Europe and in some Middle East countries. I have worked with English-language learners from many countries including South America and Asia. (read more)