...I have 25 years of experience in grammar and composition instruction. I developed a basic writing curriculum and have a Doctorate in Education. Having taught English and reading courses throughout my entire academic career, I am very skilled in comprehension, reading for meaning and main ideas and moreover critical reading using inference and deductive and inductive reasoning. (read more)
...Before I could enroll in upper division courses, I was required to take a grammar, style, and punctuation exam, which I successfully passed. I also have prior experience tutoring this subject to middle school students. As a journalism major at Oklahoma State University, I took several writing intensive courses and learned to write using various styles. (read more)
After earning my undergraduate degree in mathematics, I earned a master's degree in library and information science. I have worked in a middle school in Aurora, IL for seven years, at elementary schools in Streator, IL, and in the community college in Oglesby, IL. I now work in a public library. (read more)
...My approach is personalized, focusing on the unique learning styles and needs of each student. I am dedicated to creating an encouraging and effective learning environment, no matter who you are or what your level may be. My goal is to help students excel academically and develop a lasting love for learning. (read more)