...Introducing writing into each student’s own world is, in my opinion, the best way to ignite the spark that makes students see writing as a meaningful and life-enriching activity. Besides teaching English Composition at a local college, I am a freelance technical writer who, for 30 years prior to... (read more)
...I copy edited a series of books for young adults. As a single mom I figured out ways to homeschool my own children who began taking community college classes at age 15. (My children, now in their 20s, are very successful in their work careers.)
ALL parents are homeschoolers; "Homeschooling" sim... (read more)
...I have proctored other standardized tests. I am a patient, supportive, positive reinforcement tutor. I have tutored Reading in several grade levels. (read more)
...I also scored a 5 on the calculus AP. I teach skill and strategy which are both important in scoring. We then practice until the student is proficient. (read more)
...I have a lot of experience applying math to problems in finance. Since retiring, I have worked as a substitute teacher, mainly at high schools in the Hartford area, and with primary emphasis in mathematics. I have taken and passed the Praxis II exam for Grades 7-12 math, and have completed the ARC program for certification as a middle school / high school math teacher in Connecticut. (read more)