...Students and parents may contact me if you have any questions or need more information about my qualifications to teach a particular aspect of English. I am available any time during the week for tutoring.When I taught, every lesson began with a grammar, usage or mechanics drill. My focus was always on using these skills to improve student writing, not to have students use them in isolation. (read more)
...I've been teaching in some form since 1986. I was a nationally ranked swimmer (freestyle sprints) as well as a high school swimming/diving coach. My prior work experience was quite diverse and included working for global, fortune 50 companies. (read more)
...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. Thus, practice in some of the old methods can be useful. I'd be excited to help students find a way to use their own strengths and talents to work through subject areas that seem hard. (read more)
...I should also point out that I've wanted to be a teacher since I was in middle school; my mother was also a teacher and embodied the best traits of that profession: patience, discipline, flexibility, and encouragement. I've also served two years in the U.S. military as an officer, and I've both ... (read more)
...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! I am currently a writer for the college’s newspaper and will be joining the Editorial Board as a News Editor in the upcoming semester. (read more)