...I have worked with middle school, high school, and college students. I have also worked with adult and returning students. I have found that the best way to help students struggling in writing is to first make sure they understand the assignment and the teacher’s requirements, then help them brainstorm ideas and different approaches to the assignment. (read more)
...In terms of reading, we work on the knowledge and integration of ideas as well as argumentative writing. These are the areas I find majority of students today struggle with and could all use assistance to improve. My degree is not in teaching, but rather in English. (read more)
...I love working with my students and their families to truly reach their learning goals, so please reach out to me with additional questions or to schedule a lesson!After graduating from the University of Vermont in 2012 with a degree in Elementary Education, I taught English in Thailand. Followi... (read more)
...I've also spent 20 years as a specialized activity instructor at a highly regarded residential summer camp. I thrive on helping students understand that which they've previously found to be difficult or impossible. I have a track record of turning non-readers into readers, coaxing poetry out of resistant writers, and unlocking long-hidden math skills. (read more)
...My strong background in English speaking and writing, as well as theatre and public speaking, enable me to do this very well. I work hard to tailor all my classes to the student's specific needs. For five years I was head of the drama department at the Woodstock Country School, grades 9-12, where I taught acting classes and directed plays. (read more)