...I help students find their own best way to work through the passages for comprehension and to glean the pertinent information to answer the questions to the best of their ability. While I never suggest shortcuts to continually working on vocabulary and reading everything in sight to help them wi... (read more)
...I also incorporate into the lesson the interests of the student. For one middle schooler reading on a just a pre-K level I wrote a book using the sight words she needed to learn plus the story had pics of my own dogs—she loved reading “her story” and moved ahead! Another middle schooler couldn’t do the times tables, so I found tips & tricks that worked for her and she gained confidence too! (read more)
...I believe in helping the students understand and utilize the many different lenses through which a text can be seen. In addition to analytical reading, I enjoy teaching students about the craft of writing. I work with students on all types of writing, including analytical essays, creative writing, and personal statements. (read more)
...Random facts: I've coached high school basketball, I'm a classically trained pianist, backyard trained BBQ pit master, three-time fantasy football champion, professional life coach and amateur magician. I've also taught personality typing (how to "read" people and understand yourself) for over t... (read more)
...I'm passionate about writing and helping everyone gain confidence in their skills. A former middle school English teacher and librarian, I am currently an Adjunct Professor of English at a university and I teach creative writing classes online and within the community. Students say... “Christina has such a calm, encouraging approach to the virtual classroom. (read more)