...A Yale graduate, I have a BA and an MA in History. I love helping students succeed while having fun in the process! I have taught elementary and conversational German for over 2 years to a wide range of age groups. (read more)
...I also offer an unusual expertise. Although I was born in Alabama, grew up in Mississippi, and went to college in Tennessee, I long ago lost my Southern accent. I did that through careful attention to my speech, and am excited at the prospect of helping other Southerners who may want to make a ... (read more)
...Furthermore, as I get to know the student's learning style and understand how he/she learns, I may also use songs, music, real life objects, puzzles, etc. - whatever works to make learning vocabulary enjoyable and effective for the student. I have experience working with children who have deve... (read more)
...I also had projects in my class to increase specific skill areas. I was a special education teacher for 30 years and I worked with students with various exceptionalities. I worked with students who had learning disabilities, were emotionally disturbed or were ADHD. (read more)
...At the high school level, I taught both Honors classes in European, World History, U.S. History as well as Advanced Placement classes in U.S. History and U.S. (read more)