...Beyond the classroom, I have also worked as a tutor, providing targeted support to students in grades 2-5. My focus lies in the Science of Reading, and I have completed the Wilson Reading System Level 1 Practicum and received training through LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading an... (read more)
...I have a B.A. in Sociology with minors in Biology, Chemistry, and Writing from the University of Pittsburgh. I have homeschooled my children from Pre-School through their High School graduations. All of my classes are interactive. (read more)
...I use this information to determine which interventions are necessary to help each student succeed. As a K-6 Elementary Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Tutor I have worked with students on spelling for over 5 years. To assess a students spelling needs I assess them using Bear's Spelling Inventory. (read more)
...I am passionate about languages, writing, and singing - among many other things! I love meeting and learning from others and teaching others what I am most passionate about. I am very patient and am flexible with individual needs and circumstances, and enjoy helping young students to feel confident in their most challenging areas. (read more)
...Though I am familiar with technical writing, my formal education skews towards creative fiction, poetry, and essay writing. Psychology was one of my concentrations during my undergraduate years. As with my other subjects, I retain all of my books and notes from this time period, and will make them available to the student. (read more)
16 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Literature,Elementary Math