...I struggled a lot academically in elementary, middle, and high school. I worked very hard but got very average grades. I was always surrounded by a supportive group of people who believed in me, including many teachers and my parents. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Geometry,Elementary Math
...I love to teach the basic roots of words to make spelling more natural, focusing on the individual sounds of each letter, as well as the blend combinations and patterns. I have a master's degree in teaching, early childhood, with a special education endorsement. I have a bachelor's degree in English Literature. (read more)
...While my qualifications are mostly geared toward teenagers, I have experience working with other age groups as well. I believe that comprehension leads to the best results- I do not "teach to the test" outside of ACT and SAT strategies. Practical study skills, patience, and hard work are essential life skills and building blocks to success. (read more)
...During one-on-one lessons I incorporate Fountas and Pinnell LLI lessons that include word study, writing about reading, reading fluency, and reading comprehension. This helps students be prepared for a balance literacy approach in the classroom for the upcoming school year. In math I focus on a... (read more)
...I use various materials for my phonics program including Wilson phonics. I work with consonant and short vowel sound development as well as long vowel spellings. I teach the students about consonant blends, digraphs, and dipthongs as a part of my program. (read more)