...I earned my bachelors degree in History from Harvard University, and a masters degree in Childhood Education from Pace University. I have eighteen years' experience as a classroom teacher and instructional coach, primarily working in the K-8 space. In my career I have worked as an ES and MS general education classroom teacher, an ES and MS instructional coach, and an ES and MS principal. (read more)
...I have never had a student who could not increase their vocabulary through understanding these connections between words. Grammar is not merely a set of rules to follow--it is a means to expression. One of my favorite authors, William Faulkner, took this concept to its max. (read more)
...It was challenging but I learned how teach complex material in the most simple terms. I also learned how to teach reading and writing very clearly and effectively. I was incredibly successful in this, to the point that many of my students were able to pass rigorous state exams even with low levels of English. (read more)
...The last two years were in middle school as a reading specialist. In addition, I have worked with special education students in small groups and in the classroom modifying work, planning lessons, teaching study skills and note taking. During Covid I ran an afterschool book club virtually that was a lot of fun. (read more)
...I've also kept up with just about everything (Twitter, Facebook, 4Square and the rest) so I can help younger folks (and their parents who want to understand and be involved with what their kids are doing online) as well! I am tutoring a woman from Brazil in ESL and using “Basic American Grammar ... (read more)