...I also had the opportunity to engage with and learn from published local authors to better appreciate literature as an artform as well as a cultural and educational necessity. For my thesis, I had to produce a coherent work of over 40,000 words and then defend it for my thesis director. This equates to writing the first half of a novel, which is essentially what I ended up with. (read more)
...I have over 20 years of teaching experience. I have been a Reading Specialist for the past 15 years teaching Pre-K through 8th grade. Continuing with on-going learning through conferences on The Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, I keep up to date with interventions that make a successful reader. (read more)
...I believe every student should have a personal tutor to assist in any way possible! I strive to encourage all students to see the beauty of education in order for them to succeed. Making learning fun is the key to success!I am currently a high school special education teacher in the math class. (read more)
I have been teaching elementary school for 19 years. I have an Elementary Teaching certification in grades K-6 along with a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Pittsburgh. I absolutely love what I do! (read more)
...My concentration in literature is in the novel, but I am well-read and grounded in much world literature. My everyday job involves a heavy emphasis on grammar, syntax, punctuation and spelling. My current writing classes deal with reading, analyzing, discussing, and responding in writing to nonfiction stories and essays. (read more)