...I'm Karen Dekker, a certified math teacher and tutor with over 15 years of experience. I have worked with students of all ages and ability levels, from elementary to college math students. I am passionate about helping students understand math concepts and reach their full potential. (read more)
...A great portion of my undergraduate studies has been literature intensive. Although, I'm familiar with canonical works, I think reading outside of the canon is just as important to developing critical reading skills. During both my undergraduate and graduate studies, I proofread and edited a considerable amount of papers--not all of which were mine, I might add. (read more)
...Students who take my classes find that my approach simplifies what had seemed like an overwhelming task. Business Writing is also in my "wheelhouse." Writing, reading for understanding, business and organizational communication I have taught all literary genre and eras at the high school level ... (read more)
...I have a Bachelor's in English Literature, a Master's Degree in Writing, and a Master's Degree in School Leadership. Before moving into school administration, I taught sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and my students were successful in taking both the AP English exam and the IB (SL and HL) exam... (read more)