...When I began teaching in Baltimore County Public Schools, I took graduate courses at both Johns Hopkins University and Towson University to strengthen my knowledge of content and earn a master's equivalency. I taught all levels of high school English for Baltimore County Public Schools for forty... (read more)
...I am known as both demanding and fair, with a quick wit, an easy-going pace, humorous inter-relationships with students, and a panoply of techniques and approaches to draw the best out of students. I am never successful unless I can help the student reach the level he or she wants to attain. My... (read more)
...I’m Sophie. I am currently a second-year student at Gettysburg College majoring in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, and Spanish. I have always had a passion for the English language! (read more)
...Here my students learned the five core subjects including Reading, Language Arts and Essay Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics. 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. (read more)
...Regarding a more formal curriculum approach to Public Speaking, I taught Public Speaking to grades 5-8. 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. (read more)