...As a public school teacher, an adult education teacher, and an adjunct college instructor, I have taught English/Language Arts and Essay Writing/Composition Skills to students in grades 1-12, to college students, and to adults for many years. Now retired, I find I still wish to use my dedicat... (read more)
8 Subjects: includingWriting,Grammar,Reading,ACT English
...My academic background in classical studies has given me particular insight into how languages function as tools of communication and expressions of community. Mastering grammar allows you not only to understand the rules of standard English but also to discern when those rules should be left be... (read more)
...I understand the power of confidence, attention, and teaching to a child's strengths. I don not believe I am a 'typical' dyslexia tutor, but I have never met a child that I have not been able to teach. I have studied the common dyslexia programs including Orthon-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell, and All about Reading. (read more)
...My hobbies include going to sporting events, volunteering to coach peewee cheerleading, reading/book club, cooking, puzzles, playing board games, and creative writing. I am currently married, and I have two children! I am finishing up my Bachelor's degree this semester, and I will be certified to also teach 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. (read more)
...Other programs I have years of experience with are Lexia, Amplify Reading, I-Ready Math, Right Flite Reading interventions and countless others. My years of experience have been my best teacher and I would love to share that exertise. I've been a phonics teacher for 23 years, always getting up to date training based on research based strategies. (read more)