...I have worked with all grade levels from Pre K to 12. The last 7 years involved a lot of interventions in reading and writing with grades K-8. The last two years were in middle school as a reading specialist. (read more)
...As a tutor, I believe strongly in differentiating between “high order concerns” and “low order concerns.” High order concerns involve ensuring the paper has adequate content, effective organization, a strong thesis that is well supported, and appropriate outside sources when necessary. Once thes... (read more)
...I think study skills also include dealing with low motivation and discouragement. The ability to relate to others, especially teachers and fellow students, also affects one's ability to study effectively. In my 15 years of experience as a teacher and tutor, I've always made learning about study skills a part of my courses or lessons. (read more)
...I love showing children the sheer joy that literacy can provide. All of this is thanks to a teacher I once had in the fourth grade. Before I met her, English was just a subject in school to pass. (read more)