...I have experience preparing students for advanced placement in specialty program testing such as CoGAT and AP exams. I use an Orton-Gillingham (OG) phonics-based approach that works for any learner, including those who may be dyslexia-leaning. I'm an English teacher and former journalist, so I check spelling all the time, even when I read the paper each day. (read more)
...During my 35 years of teaching I have attended conferences, workshops, and read professional materials to keep myself updated in current and effective teaching practices. What makes me most effective interacting with people and especially children is that I am very approachable, easy going, and ... (read more)