...I have taught general ed. classes as well as remedial reading and skill classes. I know how important it is to not only teach the skills that students need, but also to coach their minds for how to be independent in those skills. It requires explicit instruction, application, and practice. (read more)
...I had another student who had never passed his state reading test before, and working together, he finally managed to pass it for the first time. These are just some of the students that I have helped through the years. Each of these students had a different style of learning and a different need. (read more)
...I have received a 36 in the ACT Math section. I am a PSAT National Merit Finalist and I can help with PSAT/ACT/SAT preparation. Feel free to reach out for more information!I have helped students understand Algebra 1 concepts and develop skills to excel in this subject. (read more)
...My name is Colleen, and I'm thrilled to say this is my 25th year teaching high school English. I grew up in Savannah, GA and graduated with a BA in English Literature from Randolph-Macon Woman's College and a MEd in Educational Leadership from Georgia Southern University. I'm in central Minnesota now, and, yes, the weather is snowy most of winter but definitely beautiful all year round. (read more)
...Pencil and claw grips help students slow, steady, and correctly reshape letters and numbers. I test various pencil grips, sizes, thicknesses and curvatures and use whatever the student works best with; same with handwriting tablets. We start large and downsize accordingly. (read more)