...I have a degree in Elementary Education from Penn State. Upon graduating, I helped develop an individualized curriculum for elementary students at a private school. Most recently I taught Reading, Spelling, English, Vocabulary and Mathematics in an after school program in Temple City for K to 6 students, as well as tutored students who needed more individualized academic help. (read more)
...I was an elementary school teacher for 6 years. This includes 2 years of kindergarten, 1 semester of 2nd grade, a K/1st combo and 3 years of 1st grade. I have done substitute teaching on and off over the last 18 years for grades Pre-K through 12th grade. (read more)
...I don't have preset lesson plans; each student's plan is determined by his or her strengths and weaknesses, and develops organically as we proceed through our lessons. When I took the SAT as an adult in 2008, I scored in the 99th percentile in the verbal sections (Critical Reading and Writing), ... (read more)
...This has been done on a daily basis with all my students for 30 years. Homeschooled my own child through Jr. High using various curriculums. (read more)
...I am very patient and diligent, and understand that many students who are looking for additional support just haven't found the right teacher yet. I've helped students turn failing grades into As, and have directly worked with counselors and teachers to understand why my students are struggling,... (read more)