...Beyond that though, I am passionate about helping students strengthen their English skills and gain new appreciation for the many facets of the subject. Although I did well in most school subjects, I struggled in others because I have cerebral palsy with a visual-perceptual component. Thus, I b... (read more)
...In the first lesson, I like to evaluate the student, so I can understand how best to help them. The evaluation for reading is, of course, having the student read, and for writing, having the student write a paragraph or two and then reviewing it with him or her. If the student is a child, then ... (read more)
...I believe it was my compassion, patience, and a real rapport with the young that contributed to my success.Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Florida International University with a degree in Elementary Education. Also have an endorsement for ESOL students. Trained for teaching strategies specifically for the dyslexic student through the Buncombe County Literacy Council. (read more)
...Following graduate school, I taught undergraduate composition and business writing at a liberal arts college in Naperville, IL and coached business writers privately. I am currently working on a novel. I especially like coaching writers because it is a highly idiosyncratic activity that is best approached on an individual basis. (read more)