...We have all had the experience of cramming the night before a test, getting a middling grade on that test, and then forgetting the information forever. That sequence of facts didn't stick. For the facts to stick, they must have something to stick to. (read more)
...I have been enjoying teaching for 20+ years. I have specific reading training in Spencer Learning, Orton Gillingham, and Foundations. I have writing training with Teacher's College and various other adopted writing programs. (read more)
...My teaching style is guided discovery, meaning I help the student find the answer through their own hard work. I have found that when students discover the information, it allows for greater learning and better information retention. I think it is very important to find new ways to teach skills in the event the student doesn't understand it the first way. (read more)
...I am a life long lover of Basketball and have coached Basketball in the Gridley Recreational Youth Program for about 8 years. I played trumpet throughout elementary, middle school, high school, and two years of instruction in college, competing in state competition, preforming in various bands,... (read more)
Sharpen your English skills, both written and spoken, at any level. I am a professional writer and editor with many years of experience in newspaper reporting, book editing, and report writing. Let me help you sharpen your use of our beautiful language. (read more)