...Students with dyslexia need reinforcement of sound-letter patterns and combinations. They often have strong comprehension skills, so context clues are a strong strategy for determining unknown words. They also struggle with spelling. (read more)
...My teaching background is in both secondary English (7th-12th grade) and in adult ESL classes. I have my Bachelors degree in English and am in the process of completing my Masters of Education with a minor in teaching English to speakers of other languages. I have been teaching for five plus years. (read more)
...In all of my years as an educator, I have never taught the same exact lesson twice. I get to know my students' interests, learning preferences, strengths, and goals in order to provide customized instruction for each and every session. I will also communicate with families on a regular basis in order to discuss what is being worked on, as well as next steps. (read more)
...Lastly, as a psychology student, I have learned a lot about the ways that our brains work. I will use techniques from my psychology classes to increase students' motivation and focus while reducing the stress that comes with hard work. I am open to students of all ages. (read more)
...I love meeting new students and their families, and it is a true joy to help each student learn and grow! I've taught English/language arts since 2011 in both public and private school settings. Each year, I have earned the status of "highly-effective" teacher in the state of NJ, based on my students' excellent test scores and growth. (read more)