...I have taught essay writing at all levels for many years. Although writing may seem daunting to many students, the technique I use to teach it helps them to recognize that there is a structure for it which is easily learned and which is adaptable to most situations requiring effective communication in writing. Teaching writing is my specialty. (read more)
...I am a national certified teacher in early and middle school literacy. During this grueling process, I intensively studied and honed my skills in teaching reading to all students, including students with Dyslexia. I have also had intensive training in the Bartons Reading and Spelling program. (read more)
...I hold a master's degree in English education, and I have taught English for over 25 years. I have a master's degree in English education, and I have successfully taught high school and adult learners for over 20 years. I have a master’s degree in English education, and I have tutored adults, high schoolers, and middle schoolers for over 20 years. (read more)
...I want to ensure that students are seeing the relevance of what they're learning with not just the class they're in now, but how is this going to help them in life. My 8th grade students frequently said that learning how to comprehend and analyze reading passages would never help them in the lon... (read more)
...I took french my whole time in high school and can speak French fluently. I have four school years of Clarinet training and the rest I have been doing myself. I kept around a 3.0 gpa average throughout my school years. (read more)