...Spent my undergrad minoring in English and I am focusing on English for my Masters in Education. Spent several years as an instructional aid in schools. I am certified in English for grades 7-12. (read more)
...Finally, I have published as an academic and (however modestly) as a poet. One of my greatest satisfactions has always been to help students reach that ah-ha moment that tells me they've developed an insight that will allow them to succeed. Part of what allowed me to help students was my insistence on one-on-one conferences for the first draft of each paper. (read more)
...I’ve worked with small groups mostly - my smallest class has one student and my largest class has seven. I also have some professional writing experience - along with editing and publishing. At the moment, I’m trying to earn some money during the summer until school starts back up in August. (read more)
...Children can experience the same feeling, and it can translate into poor grades and difficulty learning, which can translate into low self esteem and resistance to school work. As a fellow parent, I commend you on your decision to stop the downward spiral of your student-- it is one decision tha... (read more)
...Reading is a core component for any subject. Without reading comprehension any subject could be difficult to understand. The strategies used for becoming a better reader can then be applied to various subjects for more success. (read more)