...I also focus on making sure students manage their stress well. I know working on subjects that are difficult can cause cause students to panic. I work hard to help them develop good study habits and healthy outlooks on learning. (read more)
...Learning how to study is essential in the middle and high school grades. Utilizing effective and data-based strategies to improve assessment performance is vital to the success of a student. I provide a variety of tools, resources, and strategies to help students develop strong study habits for tests and overall success. (read more)
...I've worked with students on phonics. I've also got several strategies in my repertoire for working with reading problems including, but not limited to, RADD, literary blogs, EasyCBM, etc. I've taught study skills classes as a student teacher, and teaching study skills is integrated into my English class, particularly with my juniors who are taking the English regents this year. (read more)
...Let me pass along some of what I learned as an English/Writing major at The University of Pennsylvania. As an experienced public speaker, I can pass along strategies to combat natural feelings of nervousness and anxiety that can accompany the act of giving a speech. During my time spent as a managing editor, I have had to present work to large groups on a regular basis. (read more)
...I am quite familiar with psychology topics such as learning, personality theory, brain function, stress and mental illness. I teach psychology in an interactive manner using props, video clips, and group work. One of my favorite pastimes is reading and I try to pass my love of reading onto my students. (read more)