...I homeschooled my three children and tested every year with IOWA Test. For K-5, we used Abeka ELA program. We used Institute for Excellence in Writing in Middle/High School. (read more)
...My experience includes two years tutoring phonics for Huntington Learning Center. In the span of months, I have taken students who could not read basic sight words to reading chapter books, increasing their reading level by two grades. I have been working with students on how to improve their study skills for 11 years. (read more)
...I've always been an avid reader. I mean, I even grew up across from a library. There are few classics I haven't read, and even fewer that I'm not at all familiar with. (read more)
...I will prepare you to conquer non-fiction writing, a.k.a. essays, the kind of writing you do on SAT tests, ACT, AP History, and Research papers. Grammar is also a particular strength as are all of the mechanics of writing. I have taught and do teach all areas of Language Arts, not just writing. (read more)
...I graduated high school within the top 30 and have had great grades since entering college courses. I have taken many advanced English classes and always excelled. I also have worked with kids who have had trouble learning and may need some extra time to understand concepts. (read more)