...I also had the opportunity to engage with and learn from published local authors to better appreciate literature as an artform as well as a cultural and educational necessity. For my thesis, I had to produce a coherent work of over 40,000 words and then defend it for my thesis director. This equates to writing the first half of a novel, which is essentially what I ended up with. (read more)
...For my M.A.T. practicum, I taught five classes of 10th grade English and Language Arts at both honors and academic levels. When I returned to Pittsburgh after teaching in Massachusetts, I volunteered with Literacy Pittsburgh. I tutored adults from different linguistic backgrounds in English Language acquisition. (read more)
...I have a great love for baking and cooking. Although I do not have any certifications, I currently am a Pampered Chef Consultant. I am currently working at a school which specializes in ADD/ADHD and dyslexia. (read more)
I'm Nicole! I am a college student that is majoring in Pure Mathematics and Statistics. Throughout my high school and college learning experience, I've understood that preparing and understanding classroom material relies heavily on strong practice and reinforcement from supplementary materials. (read more)
...My teaching style is very eclectic. I have a great passion and enthusiasm for reading as I was a struggling reader myself. I have empathy for those that I work with to bring them success. (read more)