...I am currently editor-in-chief with Sphere First Publishing. Previously, I was communications director and content department head for a digital media company. In this capacity, I created themes and slogans, critiqued business proposals, wrote and edited web pages, brochures and other promotional materials, and managed proofreading/quality assurance. (read more)
...I tutor ESL students as well as neurodivergent students and am confident in my ability to adapt my teaching style to meet the needs of the student. I have also been tutoring math for three years. With my expertise in courses like algebra, geometry, and calculus, I am able to make difficult concepts "click" for struggling students. (read more)
...I have to say it was a thrill when I would see the "light bulb" go on after discussing a work that students didn't quite get before that discussion. I enjoyed flexibility, feedback, and humor in teaching. While I enjoy my retirement, I also still enjoy helping students "get it." While my home is in Barnegat, NJ, I am willing to travel short distances. (read more)
...Let's talk about what you're reading. Once you know and understand literary devices, content becomes much easier to understand. I have helped many students in language arts, and because I'm also a special education teacher, I have learned how to make reading, writing, and grammar understandable. (read more)
My goal is to help students find the value in education by first developing a strong working relationship. I will take the time to learn why a student may be struggling with English or may not like it, so I can implement the appropriate tools to change that mindset. By making learning enjoyable th... (read more)