...I have also worked as an item writer for both CTB McGraw Hill and Educational Testing Service. Providing me with an opportunity to write items for standardized tests, this experience allowed me to understand how test questions are constructed so I can help students be more successful on high sta... (read more)
...I am a bit old school. I believe spelling and handwriting are important. I believe in allowing children to see we are not all spelling experts or writing experts, and that we are free to use dictionaries and pencils to help us be our best. (read more)
...Many of my students have gone on to earn their Maryland High School Diplomas. I have also tutored over a dozen young adults to prepare for the military ASVAB test, leading to successful careers with the armed services. I am a very patient, creative and dynamic tutor who has the years of experie... (read more)
...In addition, I incorporate four public speaking assignments into my curriculum, for every class I teach, each year. I do this because I believe in order to be successful in college and in the work force, one must be able to present their ideas verbally, and more importantly, convincingly. As an English teacher at a college preparatory school, public speaking is part of my regular curriculum. (read more)