...Analyzing literature teaches critical thinking skills using evidence from the text. As a Reading Specialist, I know the importance of knowing how to spelling words affects the comprehension of the reading process. I am a huge advocate in teaching phonics in regards to spelling lessons. (read more)
...I enjoy working one-on-one with students. This allows me to find misconceptions and explain how and why to fix them. I believe every student should have a personal tutor to assist in any way possible! (read more)
I am a certified elementary/middle school and special education teacher with over 12 years teaching experience in grades K-12, primarily in 4th-6th grade. Mostly recently, I worked as a cyber school teacher in 5th and 6th grade special education and taught reading/English, math, and history. Currently I tutor students in grades 3-9 and hold private writing, reading, and math classes. (read more)
...For two years I was reading and writing constantly, within multiple genres, as a way of deepening my literary foundations. As part of a cohort of fellow students, I workshopped poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction works as a way of exploring, understanding, and expanding my craft. I also ha... (read more)
...As a teacher with two advanced degrees I specialize in identifying a student's needs in a particular area and addressing how to meet those needs depending on the student's writing ability, style, and the demands of the subject at hand. Psychology requires a different approach than literary writi... (read more)