...I taught elementary students for seven years in public school settings. Four of these years, I spent in Kindergarten teaching phonics and teaching early reading skills. As a reading specialist, I am an expert at reaching struggling readers and helping build confidence in reading abilities. (read more)
...I work with several homeschool curriculums and reference Common Core Standards so that I am certain we are covering all areas and I supplement work if there are any gaps. I also can give advice to homeschool parents on activities that will cover Common Core standards. I have studied early childhood education and continue to educate myself through frequent professional development. (read more)
...Too often students hate "English" because "English" formulas don't always work for everyone. I have clear, concise lessons to assist you in developing a solid writing process that you can rely on in any situation. For 5 years, I taught College Composition courses. (read more)
...I was recently recognized as a National Merit Finalist, and some other awards that I have received include the AP Scholar with Distinction award, the Silver President's Volunteer Service Award, and a $500 scholarship for outstanding performance in volunteer work. Although I didn't take the SAT u... (read more)
...I have a BA in English - Secondary Education from Penn State Harrisburg, and I have a Master's in Education: Adult Education & Training from University of Phoenix. My teaching license is expired, but all of my clearances are up-to-date. I did not find a teaching job right out of college, so I fell into higher education instead. (read more)