...A basic understanding of phonics gives students the ability to spell and read with greater ease. I have extensive teaching experience in the area of study skills, having taught these classes for years at the college level. The basic skills that I teach, however, can apply to students of any age... (read more)
...Teaching students to read and write requires a strong foundation in phonics which I taught in Chicago Public Schools for 3 years, and for the past 6 years in California. I am currently serving as the Literacy Lead for my school. I have taught students at a variety of levels with phonics and adapted instruction to meet individual needs. (read more)
...I know what it takes for students to succeed at the high school and college levels and beyond, and I pride myself on fostering one-on-one relationships through which my students build the writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills that will serve them long after they've moved on to the nex... (read more)
...In addition to that, I always used proper vocabulary when writing essays and/or papers. I especially had to use proper vocabulary when creatively writing so that my audience (my fellow classmates) could understand what I was writing. Additionally, I have tutored students, who needed help with Vocabulary, at a private middle school/high school in Pacoima, California. (read more)
...I have passed the CBEST, a state test necessary to obtain a 30-day substitute credential. I achieved scores in the high 700s on both my SAT and GRE examinations (college entry and graduate school entry). I have a PhD in the behavioral sciences from an Ivy League university. I have tutored students in prealgebra and Algebra 1. (read more)