...I am most excited in my teaching when I can support students finding their own voice in writing, advance their critical reading skills and strengths, and form perspectives grounded in sound research and thought. Through high-impact strategies and an investment in focused, high-level engagement, ... (read more)
...I have worked with my fellow college classmates rewrite and revise their papers in the student tutor writing center. I have always been an A student in all things English and it is a passion of mine. It is also a minor that i study in college due to my degree stretching from kindergarten through 6th grade meaning for 6th grade teaching I chose English as my focus. (read more)
...I am especially good at nonfiction writing with my background in studying history. I got a 750 SAT Math and 1500 on SAT in 1996, which were 99th percentile scores. I know what is required to score 700-800 in the SAT math section in its current form on the SAT Digital test. (read more)
My name is Alissa. I am a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Phoenix, and Longwood University. I hold degrees and certifications in English, education, and administration. (read more)
...I have taught English language and literature, and Spanish language and literature for many years. I've taught college and high school students. I am a published author of academic articles and have a Ph.D. in Latin American literature. (read more)