...Both as stand-alone lessons, and as a part of a lesson. I experience reading difficult texts in college and in high school, so I understand the challenges students face in English classes. I have experience teaching reading skills, including decoding and vocabulary. (read more)
...In order to receive this degree, I had to successfully complete coursework related to English. In addition, I was a classroom teacher for 11 years and was required to teach English to students in grades 1-8 for eight of the eleven years. More recently, I have been tutoring several elementary school students in the appropriate use of English. (read more)
...My poetry's most recently appeared in the Harvard Review Online, Rattle, The Common, Prairie Schooner and North American Review, among others. Students willing to work on and grow their English composition, comprehension and grammar skills can improve their results, and I'd be happy to help them do so. Please note: I focus on building students' skills, not egos. (read more)
...Reading expands my vocabulary, makes me an "automatic" speller, allows grammar and sentence structure to come naturally to me, enhances my test-taking ability, and helps me with both written and verbal communication. I enjoy sharing the powerful life tool of reading with all my students. I work... (read more)
...I have taught many international students in professional and school environments. Since I know what is required of college students and professionals, I can teach to any skill level. My experience includes college and job application letters, TOEFL,SAT, and conversation skills. (read more)