...I am trained in, and have experience with, teaching reading to children for whom English is not their first language. I have over thirty years of experience with teaching spelling. I am trained in several phonics/reading methodologies which help in the development of good spelling skills, in addition to good reading skills. (read more)
...As a specialist in English composition and developmental English, I favor a linear approach to teaching writing. Students must have a strong grasp of the basic concepts of paragraph structure before they can begin to understand the more complex aspects of academic writing. Students learn writing skills best when they are taught in a progressive format. (read more)
...For the past 3 years I've been a Principal Tutor and academic coach with Signet Education in Cambridge, MA. Simply put, I love teaching, care deeply for my students, and work hard to meet them where they're at, formulate goals and devise plans together, and do everything I can to help them succe... (read more)
...I am new to the tutoring world, but I feel if given the chance I could truly be a positive influence over a child's learning. I enjoy working with children and watching them succeed. Seeing the pride in their faces when they accomplish something new and challenging is so rewarding. (read more)