...Even though American culture is not technically a part of "English as a Second Language," I also often have students talk to me about the frustrations they have adapting to the culture in this country, because having gone through culture shock here myself, I know it can be quite a hard step to ta... (read more)
...I can also help English language learners grow their oral and reading comprehension and smooth out their accents. My experience as a technical writer consultant helped me expand my vocabulary in every which way for assignments in a variety of global corporations. As an avid reader, my vocabulary expands with every new book. (read more)
I'm a certified Orton-Gillingham-trained dyslexia tutor through the Children's Dyslexia Center of Superior. I've worked with several students from first grade through middle school, including some with ADHD as well as dyslexia. In my private practice, I use the Barton Reading and Spelling System, also Orton-Gillingham based. (read more)
...I have been a college mentor through the Duluth Chamber of Commerce College Connection for many years. In addition, I am a supervisor of interns for whom I provide college and career counseling. Last, but not least, I have experience working with college students in a university setting at the University of Minnesota Duluth serving incoming freshmen and transfer students. (read more)
8 Subjects: includingElementary (K-6th),Sewing,Social Studies,American History