...In addition to my literacy specialty at Bank Street, I have taken separate classes on Orton-Gillingham methods and RAVE-O. I am NYS certified in elementary education and literacy with a Master's degree from Bank Street College of Education. I also have more than 10 years teaching experience at both public and private schools, primarily in Brooklyn. (read more)
...During college I spent every summer working as an art teacher for elementary aged students at a local camp in Stamford, Connecticut, which is where I first developed skills as an educator and classroom leader. Here I learned the importance of student-oriented teaching techniques that keep every ... (read more)
...Before that, I earned my B.A. from Yale. Finally, I’ve written a novel that a literary agent is submitting to editors for publication. Having spent decades working as a writer, I am anxious to pass along my knowledge about expository/analytical writing, journalism, creative writing and essays for college applications. (read more)
I have over 22 years of experience teaching upper elementary and middle school students. For 20 years I have worked in special education supporting students by teaching math, science, English, or social studies. As the needs of the students within my school changed, the subject taught changed through the years. (read more)
...I am an experienced publishing professional and published author who is passionate about the written word. I have worked for many major publishing companies, including Random House, Disney Publishing Worldwide, and Penguin Putnam. As an independent contractor, my clients include Highlights Magazine, the Cousteau Society, and Columbia University. (read more)