...I use a fun interactive games and activities to maximize concept knowledge. I have 43 years of teaching experience with 27 of them being in classrooms with challenged learners. Most of my students are on the spectrum, have behavioral challenges or need a specially designed curriculum to meet their individual needs. (read more)
...Some of these trainings were large and organized, others were small and informal. I believe in five principles for learning, which are to 1) start at the beginning 2) omit nothing 3) not practice mistakes 4) break down difficulties and 5) not let the unknown interfere with what you know. So, wh... (read more)
...Besides my knowledge of common business applications, I have a Master's degree in Moderate Special Needs K-8. Additionally, I have 5 years of working and teaching individuals with learning challenges and I have successfully taught both in-person and virtually. Over time, I have found that I enjoy helping others learn new skills and watching them flourish with that knowledge. (read more)
...The use of the Common Core standards asks students to see the meaning behind the math--I can help give them that understanding. As both a tutor and classroom teacher, I have worked extensively with students who need to improve and practice their reading comprehension skills. I employ a number of strategies based on a student's specific learning style and strengths. (read more)
...At the same time, I can show any writer how to skillfully elaborate by using examples to support a thesis style topic and showing evidence and examples to help support the main idea. Finally, writing mechanics are explained to show that mechanics are just as important as the ideas being presente... (read more)