...As a special educator, I prioritize gifting my students with similar tools in order to decrease needless stigma and ensure their own success. As a neurodivergent learner, I learned both how difficult it can be to process differently than others. I was lucky to have a special educator parent, who taught me how to learn my learning style so I could advocate for my own needs. (read more)
I have a degree in English from Salisbury University and a Masters from Capella University. I taught English, grades 9-12, for eight years. During those years, I also taught and oversaw a remedial reading program and prepared students for testing (i.e. state testing, PSAT, SAT, etc). I have a str... (read more)
...Regarding English, as with all of the other subjects that are English - related, I hope I can help students translate the subject to learning about life. When I substitute in a classroom, I often tell students that students their age in other countries are required to learn English, and in our c... (read more)
...My philosophy of tutoring is meeting in a comfortable and thought-provoking atmosphere. I believe that the student, the parent and the tutor must all be comfortable with where they are at, what they are doing, and whom they are with in order to foster the most growth and learning possible. For ... (read more)