...I have studied gospel music and oral spiritual traditions, Peruvian, American Indian, West and East African. Composed music in many traditions including Hindu and Buddhist chants, gospel, jazz, R&B and blues. Former pianist (but still excellent note reader) and former violinist. (read more)
...I would love to work with your student in improve reading skills, particularly phonics, phonemic awareness, decoding, and comprehension skills!Orton-Gillingham systematic instruction Elementary Special Education teacher primarily working with students in grades Kindergarten through 4th. Highly q... (read more)
...During the pandemic, I checked in on my students' physical and mental health, even creating biology related Jeopardy nights where my students can engage in hard-to-come-by social interaction. As the bond built on respect and camaraderie strengthened, students came to me for advice, both academic... (read more)
...My approach focuses on highlighting each student’s unique strengths and authentic voice while providing actionable, personalized feedback to refine and elevate their work. I’ve guided students through the application process for top-tier programs, including UConn Med, Columbia Law, Brown MPA, Ya... (read more)
...Teaching students how to get organized and break a large project into manageable pieces is my specialty. I have coached several winning projects for student entries in the CT Science and Engineering Fair and the CT Invention Convention, Science Olympiad, as well as other state and national competitions. I am also a CSEF judge with 10 years of experience. (read more)