...I minored in English and creative writing in college and I worked at Penn State for several years as a science writer and editor. I have always enjoyed language and writing, putting words together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to inspire an emotion. I love grammar and etymology, d... (read more)
...I strive to be clear and direct with my expectations and maintain a space in which my students can be open about theirs, as well. I work with students of all ages, and I strive to provide a supportive, safe, and encouraging environment for learning and exploration. Some of the forms of reading ... (read more)
...I believe in positive reinforcement techniques whereby the student is shown the proper procedure or technique, then the student is given a trial problem or a series of questions to answer, and then together, the solutions are discussed and problematic areas are readdressed after a thorough explan... (read more)
...However, I also grew up loving sports, even when I couldn't play them very well. I love watching baseball, football, hockey, Olympic and international sports (probably because I am a sucker for geography, flags, and history). I appreciate arts and culture, especially if I have not been exposed ... (read more)