...Within classrooms, childcare, and camp settings I have worked with students diagnosed with a variety of disabilities. Part of my work includes using social stories and direct teaching of social skills. I've worked in both self-contained and inclusion models. (read more)
...It’s always satisfying for me to turn a dead end around by simply asking a few questions and typing my student’s answers as they’re speaking. More often than not, a few minutes of conversation produces an outline or rough draft that disperses all feelings of hopelessness with minimal effort. Fo... (read more)
...I am passionate about paying forward all of the help and guidance I received in the application process, so am committed to assisting students in every step of the way, from application strategy to brainstorming, grammar checks, editing/refining, word choice and structure, etc. to speaking confid... (read more)
I’m Crystal, and I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in English, a Master’s Degree in Professional Writing, and a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition. Although I earned advanced degrees, I was never a student with “natural abilities.” My experiences motivated me to become a college professor, where I work... (read more)
...I am certified in the Wilson Reading System, which is a research based program employing multisensory techniques. I always encourage students to read interactively and utilize SQ3R methods to better engage with the text. I also help guide students through specific passages, giving them the tools to become more critical readers. (read more)