...This method of learning is keyed to the five stages of spelling and orthographic development. We begin with an assessment of 25 words to identify where the young learner lies on the continuum, then each week a different word list is given to reinforce and improve spelling. 10+ years teaching hom... (read more)
...Additionally, I am a heritage speaker in Russian, and am currently an advanced-level Russian learner. Since my sophomore year of college, I have tutored both elementary and intermediate Russian language, and find myself incredibly passionate about the subject. I feel that studying and tutoring ... (read more)
...I offer different lesson plan formats and encourage students to explore their preferences.I have over 200 hours of tutoring experience in Spanish language for a wide range of students, from middle school to college as well as adult learners seeking to learn Spanish for professional development. ... (read more)
...My style of teaching is to focus on the topics and interests of the student. To teach reading, for example, I might ask students to form letters out of playdough, pipe cleaners, or licorice. For adults, we might practice conversational English by analyzing songs, poetry, or recipes. (read more)
...You generate ideas from within but perfect your thoughts with input from someone else--an editor, a teacher, a writing coach. I have helped and been helped by others at all levels, as a student, a tutor, a writer and editor for Newsweek magazine, a freelance feature writer, a novelist and a play... (read more)