...I've loved reading, writing, and yes, grammar, since a young age. I have a diverse background as I was in business for fourteen years before becoming a classroom English teacher and then a private tutor and freelance copy editor. I've worked with students in general and special education (as te... (read more)
...I do all these on a weekly basis through my current employment, and I am 100% ready to talk about the differences between the new and the old SAT. I am able to convey and share my love of language and stories without being exclusionary. I use a lot of Pop Culture references in my material and connect with students over shared interests such as video games, comic books and horses. (read more)
25 Subjects: includingVocabulary,Latin,Spanish,ACT English
...I taught high-school English for 28 years, and am still working at the college level, where I've taught Freshman Composition, Literature, and Introduction to Education. My students have consistently told me that I've helped them improve their writing skills more than they thought possible. I fo... (read more)
...I seek to engage my students by using a variety of creative methods, including wordplay, videos, Mad Libs, etc. and also by making the subject matter relevant to the student. With my experience teaching writing and Education courses at the high school and college level, I have gained a great und... (read more)