...I can help you improve your reading or writing skills, public speaking, basic conversation, or pronunciation. I will also tutor students who want to prepare for a specific test-- SAT, ACT, TOEFL, or IELTS. In addition to ESL tutoring, I tutor native English speakers who need to boost their writing skills or would like papers proofread. (read more)
...During my teaching career have taken continuing education in systematic, evidenced based methods for vocabulary including (but not limited to): word consciousness strategies, use of word study strategies, use of word parts (prefix, suffix, root), context clues, explicit instruction of vocabulary,... (read more)
...I emphasize test taking strategies and making the student feel more confident taking the test. --Experienced teacher and tutor
--Experienced working with elementary school students
--B.A. in Mathematics Cornell University 1993
--Teacher preparation at Central Connecticut State University 1994 to... (read more)
...I also was a long-term sub in a 2nd grade classroom for 7 weeks, and 1st grade teacher for 8 weeks at the end of the year. I also taught students for 12 weeks of hands-on teaching training in a classroom. I have worked in a school setting for the last 3 school years. (read more)