...Having taught phonics to children of various elementary grade levels, I am qualified to assist students to achieve proficiency in these areas. When I was a pastor in Houston, I conducted a chess tutoring program. In addition to this, twice a month I and two other chess teachers from the local school district held chess tournaments at various locations. (read more)
...I think of words as metaphors for or symbols of human thought. And communicating begins with a thought; therefore, we must know many meaningful words in order to effectively communicate. Since taking a Creative Writing class in high school, I have often cracked open a dictionary to read straight down the pages. (read more)
...I pride myself on using unconventional methods to reach students who may feel excluded by the traditional educational model. I have professional experience as a tutor as well as with classroom instruction, but I find the most joy in working with students one on one and progressing beyond their e... (read more)
25 Subjects: includingVocabulary,Latin,Spanish,ACT English
...Even good writers can get better. In 2015, I earned a Bachelor's degree from Aquinas College in English Language & Literature. After that, I worked as a paraprofessional in a kindergarten classroom, where I worked with students on their reading skills--I enjoy working with young children just as much as I enjoy working with young adults! (read more)
...I then moved to a different state and was a 5th grade ELA teacher at a charter school before moving again to my current state. I worked as a paraprofessional temporarily before finding my current job at an alternative school serving grades 7-12. I am trauma informed and trained in Reader’s workshop. (read more)