...I possess the keen ability to hone-in on reading and writing deficiencies and provide simplistic yet constructive strategies that result in improved scores and enhanced reading and writing ability. I am passionate about teaching the “art of writing". As such, I am an advocate of “meeting students where they are,” and this philosophy guides how I introduce instructional concepts. (read more)
...My education includes a Bachelor's in English and a Master's in English Education, both obtained from Piedmont College. I also hold a TEFL Certificate (120 hours). I have been teaching English, Literature, ESL, and Language Arts for thirteen years. I have taught locally, online, and abroad in China, Mexico, and Dubai. (read more)
...During my tenure I received the Golden Apple Award twice which is given to the teacher of the month. Experience teaching Spanish at a middle school level for 2 years. I am an upcoming playwright who has written a few plays that were premiered for festivals. (read more)
...I started tutoring students when I was in middle school by working with ESL first-graders in order to improve their reading scores. I got matched with a little Brazilian girl, with whom I could speak in both English and Portuguese and help address her issues in understanding the passages. In high school, I joined another after-school tutoring program with ESL students. (read more)
...During that time I also taught as an adjunct professor at CMU and at Duquesne University in the Mathematics Departments. I have tutored many high school and college students over the years and enjoy doing so, especially seeing "the light come on".I have a Ph.D. in mathematics from Carnegie Mello... (read more)