...I am passionate about identifying students' strengths and areas of opportunities to optimize their scores. I provide expertise and encouragement to build students' confidence and reduce their stress. I am enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and supportive. (read more)
...My philosophy of education (and favorite quote) is from Plutarch, the ancient Greek thinker: “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted”.I have taught US History at the middle and high school levels, focusing on the question of what makes one an "American". The issues of po... (read more)
...A sample 60 minute phonics lesson schedule with me includes:* A sound drill where we practice increasingly complex spelling and sound patterns* Decoding practice "game" * Encoding practice - writing activities* A five-minute movement break * Students reading a decodable text, to integrate focus s... (read more)
...I am studying to become a ESL teacher. I am majoring in TESOL with minor in Linguistics. My major has allowed me to gain experience in teaching and tutoring students. (read more)