Since I was in elementary school, I knew I wanted to help others and I came to realize I wanted to do this as an educator. Throughout high school, I excelled in all my courses and mentored younger students. I also have worked in child care since I was 15 and have always loved working with kids. (read more)
...I previously taught for 5.5 years as a middle grade literacy specialist, and am now a special education administrator at a charter school in New Bedford. I have been involved in education for 10+ years. I am trained in Language Circle's Story Form, Report Form, and Framing Your Thoughts programs. (read more)
With almost 20 years of study, I built a strong command of grammar, analysis, and reading in Classical Latin. I hold both a BA and MA in Classics. I am also able to assist in Ancient Greek, English, History, and Writing. For the last 10 years, I have taught Latin to students grades 6-12. (read more)
...There are many interventions that I teach to assist my students in their success. In addition, I have many years of personal experience in these areas, as I have a child of my own with autism, another child with ADD, and a niece with down syndrome. I have a great deal of training and experience in the field of social work and advocacy, which helps a lot in my work with all students. (read more)
...Much of my work with SAT tutoring and college essay preparation has been done one-on-one, with individual students. I think that students learn best in a one-on-one environment, so it's up to you whether this occurs in person or online! I believe that all understanding of great reading comes from making empathetic connections to the subject matter. (read more)