...I have been a nurse for 21 years and read medical articles, research health and wellness topics and greatly enjoy self-educating myself beyond what was learned in college or work. I love to read, believe good grammar in speaking and writing is important, and find myself constantly proofreading m... (read more)
...This often results in some just giving up. It pains me to see students struggle when I know a little bit of additional help can often help them achieve their goals. I substitute teach and hold a current substitute teachers certificate along with a paraprofessional certificate. (read more)
...I have worked with students with letter cards that they manipulate to correctly spell their words. I have used spelling boxes where students have to match the correct letters with the correct box. When working with more than a couple children, I have used a wrap up activity called "Sparkle" where students have to correctly spell the word to stay in the game. (read more)
...I'm always striving to expand my own vocabulary and helping a young one do the same. Elementary education, particularly grades three through five, are what I have the most experience with. I've tutored this age in the public school system for three years and I now run the program that I started tutoring in. (read more)