...While this is a comprehensive reading program and not focused on phonics, I often use the model of having different forms of media and instruction to vary my teaching approach in reading as I center the student's material around their reading level. It helps greatly to have reading material that... (read more)
...I did debate for many years as a competitive state and national debater (traditional circuits) in LD, Congressional, and Extemporaneous Debate. I qualified for NSDA Nationals 3 times in Congress and LD (2 times), took 2nd, 2nd, and 3rd at my state tournament in LD, and placed 10th in Extemporane... (read more)
...I have experience tutoring middle school and early high school math. Additionally, I have substitute taught in middle school algebra 1 courses. I have taken math courses through calculus two, and I have experience tutoring middle school and early high school math. (read more)
...It was there, while I worked along fifth grade students, that I realized I am most fulfilled when I am able to help others learn. While I continued to work full-time I earned me certification as a teacher of English as a Second Language the The TEFL Academy. With the rest of the time available in the school year I tutored at the Pittsfield Adult Learning Center, working with adults. (read more)
...When it comes to the ACT, I achieved perfect scores on ACT English and ACT reading after a lot of learning, and I can transfer all that learning to you. Standardized tests are stressful and the English sections can be intimidating, but there are so many strategies that you can use to maximize your scores. For writing in general, the same idea applies: what are you trying to communicate? (read more)