...My students have shown growth in their reading scores consistently. The main focus I work on with students in their writing is their diction (word choice) and organization. In terms of reading, we work on the knowledge and integration of ideas as well as argumentative writing. (read more)
...After grammar, teaching someone how to write with a good style, beyond the basics, would be only a part of what I can do. Writing is more than putting down what one knows. There is a technique to making it readable and interesting. (read more)
...This works for any age. I also use the sounds of English in my comprehensive approach to a student's overall understanding of the language and to accelerate their achievement in reading. I write business letters, resumes, contracts, essays and poetry. (read more)
...I work hard to tailor all my classes to the student's specific needs. For five years I was head of the drama department at the Woodstock Country School, grades 9-12, where I taught acting classes and directed plays. For about 20 years I directed a small comedy company in which my work included working with actors in different media -- radio, television, stage. (read more)