...I employ diagnostic teaching to target gaps in foundational literacy skills that prevent students from accessing grade level curricula. Reading instruction follows a research based sequence and is guided by student performance on diagnostic assessments and frequent progress monitoring. My lessons foster a sense of self-efficacy, sense of community, and utilizing literacy to achieve goals. (read more)
...I have also taught and tutored American History to high school students. In Fairfax County, I taught about China, Greece, Rome and Mesopotamia (third and fifth grade curriculum and posted power point presentations on the County website and on my personal Blackboard site. Both parents and other teachers and students could access the Blackboard Site. (read more)
...Contact me to talk more about how I can help you or your loved one meet their learning goals!I am a special education teacher who specializes in reading instruction. I use the Wilson Reading Program to remediate phonics, spelling, fluency, and writing for students 2nd grade to adulthood. This p... (read more)
...Focus on the most important issues: Select the most pressing grammatical concerns that are hindering or disrupting the student's meaning. Avoid personal preferences: Will not let my personal preferences about grammar interfere with the focus of the tutorial session. Be consistent: Grammar is part of the writing process, so I will address it in tutoring sessions. (read more)