...I have also taught College Grammar and Composition, which is writing intensive as well. I also have experience working with beginner level writers starting at 6th grade. Certified English Teacher, AP English Language and Literature, 12 years experience, BA Education/English from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, M. (read more)
...I believe each student is unique and a successful teacher will find the student's learning style to identify how they learn best. With Reading I integrate repetition so the student becomes more familiar with the words, vocabulary, increase reading fluency, and build their confidence in their abi... (read more)
...I have my LD/BD/ED/MR/LBS1 areas of certification. I have taught in self-contained Special Education classes for grades 3-8 throughout my career. I am currently teaching a self-contained class for 4-6 graders in an alternative BD/ED school. (read more)
...I earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music and, shortly thereafter (in 1985), became the music director of the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra - a position that I still hold today. I have performed in over 100 operas with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City and curre... (read more)