...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 experience extends to teaching Advanced Placement (AP) and college-level courses, focusing on critical thinking, essay writing, and analytical skills essential for higher education. Additionally, as an adjunct English professor, I gained insight into collegiate academic standards, preparing s... (read more)
...Now I work at a middle school, where I help students with their reading and writing. I have 16 years of experience teaching and tutoring students in English composition, grammar, and reading skills. I have worked with middle school, high school, and college students. (read more)
...My goals are to help young people become comfortable doing what at first seems difficult, while challenging them to do more than they think they can. Lessons are accompanied by homework and followed up with assessments and progress reports. If at any time a student feels overwhelmed we will discuss modifications to ease any perceived excess burden. (read more)