...During my writing workshop, I model for my students how to critically read the writing prompt and how to brainstorm ideas in order to create a strong persuasive essay. I teach writing strategies, essay structure, grammar, punctuation, organization of sentences, word choice, consideration of the ... (read more)
...If you asked me to jump over a hurdle in a PE class, I'd fumble and fall, and you couldn't help but giggle at me. I'm awful at video games too, but I respect the many amazing gamers out there who can think and act fast. What I do know how to do is write, read and research well -- following any ... (read more)
...I developed great relationships with some of the students and became the first European visit one of the student's village during a vacation. Since then, I worked in various capacities in business, including industrial training and film making. After retiring two years ago, I decided to return to the one thing I enjoy the most: teaching. (read more)
...Both of my parents are professors, giving me an inherited love for teaching. I have been a substitute teacher for years and also help to coach a high school speech team. Students are in good hands with me because I help to make the subject interesting for them which encourages them to learn. (read more)