...Some essential concepts of phonics development that I would include would be implementing a solid foundation for reading, such as decoding strategies. Decoding strategies help students learn the relationship between letters and sounds. It helps them decode unfamiliar words or text while reading. (read more)
...Since then, I have added to my knowledge with multiple classes in Calculus. For Geometry, I try to make proofs and theorems interactive in order to make what can be a dry subject more interesting and fun. Once there is a solid foundation in these concepts, it is easier to teach more advanced formulas that are in most state curricula. (read more)
...I graduated from UT at Austin in 1988 and obtained my teacher certification the following year. I have 25 years of teaching experience in grades Prek-2nd. I also teach summer school for students who are performing below grade level in grades 1 through 3. (read more)
I have over ten years of experience teaching at private and public schools, colleges, and universities. I have organized an after-school tutoring program in St. Louis. (read more)
...My ESL/ESOL students have had great success in improving their English, both spoken and written, as well as their reading comprehension. Classical Literature has been a significant passion of mine since early childhood. I was introduced to Classical Literature by my Mother, a teacher herself, at a very early age. (read more)