...My lesson plans target strengthening weaknesses while keeping the material interesting and engaging. I assign homework, unless otherwise instructed, and offer periodic progress reports.I worked for three years for an executive search firm. I spent countless hours reviewing resumes, reading cover letters, and interviewing job candidates. (read more)
...Good English skills played a big part in my successful career. A few years ago I decided it was time to help others who lacked basic English skills to pursue better jobs and opportunities in this country. I earned a TESOL Certificate from the New School in New York City. (read more)
...I worked for many years as a literacy tutor, and know how to teach the fundamentals beginning and intermediate readers need to know. I believe in the phonics method, rather that "whole language" or similar strategies. Students need to be able to recognize patterns and the building blocks of words and sentences, and this is what I teach. (read more)
...I graduated from Norwalk Community College cum laud and from the University of New Haven in 1976. I am interested in helping students with reading, spelling, history, English and basic math. The above listed subjects are the ones I can help with the most. (read more)
9 Subjects: includingReading,English,Elementary (K-6th),World History