Hi there! I am a New York State certified teacher in three areas: Childhood Education, Special Education and Visual Arts Education. I have over 20 years of experience teaching children ages 3-18 to read, write, utilize mathematical strategies, engage in scientific theory, prepare for tests and exa... (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)
...When I substitute in a classroom, I often tell students that students their age in other countries are required to learn English, and in our country they do not experience the challenge students in other countries do. Embrace English because they love learning, and it will be easy and fun. Reading literature and becoming a competent writer are two sides of the same coin. (read more)
...My philosophy of tutoring is meeting in a comfortable and thought-provoking atmosphere. I believe that the student, the parent and the tutor must all be comfortable with where they are at, what they are doing, and whom they are with in order to foster the most growth and learning possible. For ... (read more)