...I speak Spanish fluently. I am always practicing Spanish and I have friends in over 8 Spanish-speaking countries as well as many friends here in the USA with whom I speak Spanish almost daily. I am the coordinator for two conversation groups in Rochester/Shelby Twp. and Royal Oak/Troy. (read more)
...My Bachelor's Degree (BS) is in English Language and Literature, and my Master's Degree (MA) is in English Literature. My Secondary English Teacher Certification (Grades 6-12) remains active. SAT Reading preparation is one of my foremost specialty areas, and I thoroughly enjoy helping students ... (read more)
...I have tutored Math in Spanish, Spanish classes, and have experience with tutoring children with learning disabilities. My favorite math subjects to tutor include Geometry and Trigonometry. I also have expertise in tutoring for standardized tests. (read more)
...In working with the logical analysis of writing samples, my favorite question is "Why?" Regardless of whether I am teaching English or Science or anything else, I am never happy with a simple answer. A student has to tell me WHY. I often play "devil's advocate" to help the student develop thinking skills and confidence in his or her own ability. (read more)
...I am familiar with teaching grammar at different levels. I have experience teaching grammar to grades 1-7. I have taught reading at various levels. (read more)