...I became a teacher to help build successful readers who are not hindered in life due to their inability to read and/or write. My goal is to build lifelong, confident, and fulfilled readers. Reading is Power!I've worked at a Kindergarten and 1st grade teacher for seven years. (read more)
I have a degree in English from Salisbury University and a Masters from Capella University. I taught English, grades 9-12, for eight years. During those years, I also taught and oversaw a remedial reading program and prepared students for testing (i.e. state testing, PSAT, SAT, etc). I have a str... (read more)
...As students recognize connections between a piece of literature and their lives, they will nurtures a development of understanding people. Proofreading and being able to recognize errors in one's own work as well as the work of others is a necessary part of students' development toward becoming critical thinkers. A student may have fine ideas for an essay. (read more)
...In my spare time I do a lot of writing and editing, looking to do my Master's work in Creative Writing. I am also an avid reader and bring in any number of literary works that have been read for pleasure and for classwork into almost every discussion I have when regarding English Lit. I have a ... (read more)