...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. This kind of work has prepared me well to tutor students now that I've retired. (read more)
...I am a certified English teacher and Reading Specialist. I have been teaching 7th grade for the past 22 years. I also taught 11th grade English online and have experience teaching young learners as well. (read more)
...I have a passion for the English language, and feel that there is nothing more important than fluent reading skills, correct grammar, & the ability to be an effective writer. I would consider it an honor to help your child achieve all of these. Regardless of the challenges you are facing, I know that I can help you. (read more)
...In addition to teaching high school, I am also a GED instructor for Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts. I am certified to teach any elementary subject, Kindergarten through 6th grade, 7th-9th grade mathematics courses, and Kindergarten through 12th grade business courses. I have be... (read more)
...I worked for a number of years as an Early LIteracy Outreach Specialist, fostering a love of reading and writing in the younger demographic of a needy inner-city. Helping others to believe in their abilities, and improve in their writing skills is rewarding to me. I've always had an eye for detail, and a way of relating everyday life into whatever I am teaching. (read more)