...As the bond built on respect and camaraderie strengthened, students came to me for advice, both academic and personal. I knew that this bond could not prosper with words alone; my actions had to support them. I provided for my students what my best teachers provided for me: a classroom led with patience, adaptability, and empathy. (read more)
...My success rate is 100%, and my clients have gone on to such prestigious prep schools as Miss Porter's School in Farmington, and on the university level, Brown (2), Morehouse, Dartmouth and Harvard. This past academic year, I gave seminars at Classical Magnet School in Hartford to twelfth-grade ... (read more)
I am a recently retired special education teacher, highly qualified by the state of Connecticut in both secondary English and mathematics, who worked as an English and math teacher for the state of Connecticut for over 27 years. I have experience teaching both English and mathematics to regular and... (read more)
...Google Docs). My time using Microsoft Word for personal and professional applications has been well over 10 years, with my work assisting others spanning nearly as long. For professional applications, I have used Word in writing and developing reports, various versions of lesson plans, curricula... (read more)
...By breaking tasks down, students are able to achieve greater confidence and alleviate frustration. Similarly, I find frequent feedback and positive reinforcement to be important tools when working with students with ADD. For older students I apply a number of learning tools such as a daily/monthly schedule and long-range assignment planning as well as a weekly time chart. (read more)