...Students use graphic organizers, cartooning and role-playing to improve comprehension and interpretive skills. In addition to phonics and spelling rules, I also emphasize vocabulary development through root words, prefixes, and suffixes. My teaching approach is about helping students become better students even as they learn content. (read more)
...I have received numerous local, state and national awards for my work, which is always clean and efficient. I am a stickler for accuracy in spelling, grammar and punctuation, and I rarely miss an error; even when many others have "proofread" something, I will find mistakes. I have tutored a couple of high school students in reading, specifically dealing with ACT and SAT questions. (read more)
...I earned my bachelors degree in History from Harvard University, and a masters degree in Childhood Education from Pace University. I have eighteen years' experience as a classroom teacher and instructional coach, primarily working in the K-8 space. In my career I have worked as an ES and MS general education classroom teacher, an ES and MS instructional coach, and an ES and MS principal. (read more)