...I am also adept at adapting to different learning styles to ensure that every student's needs are met. Witnessing the "aha" moment in a student's eyes after working together is truly rewarding. My professional background includes editing Maria Shriver's weekly Sunday Paper, blogging for Homes.c... (read more)
...I combine the ease of technology with practical old-school applications. I am a licensed teacher with over 20 years of experience. I have a BA in English with a minor in Journalism. (read more)
...Through my experiences as a teacher, I've come to learn that I really enjoy working one-on-one with students, answering their questions and helping them to reach their specific goals. I want to put my experience and training into helping those students who can't get that one-on-one help with their teachers in school. I am patient, good at listening, and well-read. (read more)
...My approach is as follows: I get to know YOU, my student. Together we reflect on your strengths, your learning preferences, your areas of growth, and your goals. As we work together, I continually use informal assessments and comprehension checks to gauge student mastery of content; I always pivot and tailor instruction as needed to meet stated goals. (read more)
...My reading students (typically 2+ years behind when we begin working together) have a history of growing by more than a year's worth of growth during a year of instruction, to close the gap between grade level and skill level. As an English teacher, I had a 93% SOL pass rate. Please contact me to learn more about me or what tutoring I can offer. (read more)