...In my current role as a high school librarian, I work with students one-on-one to better understand the SAT, take practice tests, and build tools for successful test-taking. I also have a list of resources I share with students to continue to prepare for the SAT on their own. The combination of my two Masters' degrees helps me teach test writing as well as good test-taking habits. (read more)
...I have multiple degrees in math - did everything but the big paper at the end of the PhD program which I left because I was more excited to go teach - and over a decade's experience in the classroom. I'm especially excited about Calculus (funnily enough my least-favorite math class when I was a ... (read more)
...Since vocabulary is directly connected to spelling, I usually help them with both of these skill areas at the same time. I have helped many high school students with ACT Reading prep. Since this section has four passages always set in four predetermined topic areas, I drill students through key... (read more)
...Finally, I have also been a TA for PhD Microeconomics courses at Michigan State. In this role, I taught two hours a week of recitation in which I provided direct instruction to 25 graduate students in addition to office hours. This experience solidified my ability to express even complicated material in a comprehensible and engaging way. (read more)
...Recently, I was able to help a student obtain a higher ACT score in the language section of the test. My highest degree is a Masters in Business Administration.I have taught phonics as a reading program for the past 30 years. I believe it is the best type of program by which to teaching reading to students. (read more)