...I create an environment where students of all backgrounds and identities are welcome. I place students’ individuality and personal history at the forefront of teaching, reminding myself that students are individuals, not simply a collective whole. I strive to create a classroom where I not only... (read more)
...Grammar and punctuation, spelling, vocabulary building, the writing process, and writing research papers are things I have extensive experience with, and can help students improve their performance in any of these areas. I taught History for 24 years in the public school setting (both World Hist... (read more)
5 Subjects: includingWriting,Algebra 1,Grammar,World History
...I always remember that my students are intelligent adults who have come to learn another skill. Most importantly, I believe that the learning experience for adults should not be a chore but something they look forward to each time that we meet. I have a BA in Dramatic Art and studied speaking skills, linguistics and phonetics in pursuit of a career in the theater. (read more)
...The words spread out quickly when my students noticed their quick grade improvement and they referred more students to me, for their college math, high school math and SAT/GRE/GMAT test prep. After working in financial industry for more than 16 years, I came back to education. In recent years, ... (read more)
...I have also spent six weeks as the substitute teacher for two sections of middle school Math. One of my majors at Providence College was in Mathematics. Moreover, I earned a 780 out of 800 on the SAT Math, and scored an 800 out of 800 on the GRE Math. (read more)