...I was a teacher for 5 years and have been a private tutor for 3 years. During my years of teaching and tutoring, I have had experience with children with ADD/ADHD. I can adjust lessons to shorten activities or make special arrangements for a variety of learners, including those with ADD/ADHD. (read more)
...Having a passion for teaching, I help students understand difficult concepts in interesting and fun ways. Reading and communication skills are the keys to all other subjects, and my strength is my knowledge of grammar, writing, and literary analysis. What I love about working with students is helping them become better readers and writers. (read more)
...I have worked both with students and also mid-career professionaIs. From working (10 years) as an ESL teacher, I understand the challenges of the English language; studying three semesters of Spanish also helped me understand the challenges of learning a new language. Being a practitioner (6 years as a US Senate aide) gave me a practical understanding of government. (read more)
...I read all types of things. I love using and sharing interesting words and turns of phrases. I believe in speaking to children as if they can also learn to enjoy words. (read more)
...My Bachelor's Degree is in Elementary Education and I have a Master's Degree in School Administration and Supervision. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and have taught reading/phonics for about 10 years as a third and fourth grade public school teacher. I am a retired elementary/middle school teacher with over 30 years' teaching experience. (read more)