...As a former ESL learner, I know first hand the challenges of learning a second language and the necessary skills to achieve fluency. In the same way, as a savvy reader and writer in both languages, I use my skills to help students improve these areas. My approach is always very practical and adapted to everyone's individual needs to aid language acquisition and/or improvement. (read more)
...Excellent sight reader and well trained ear due to a variety of performance experiences and college level training. Professional performer. Extensive knowledge of solfege and ear training strategies for mastery. (read more)
10 Subjects: includingSpanish,ESL/ESOL,Psychology,Music Theory
I am a certified teacher with 27 years of teaching experience in elementary, Middle School and adult education. I specialize in Reading, writing, English as a Second Language and beginner Spanish. I am well informed on the new Common Cord State Standards mandated by the all public schools. (read more)
...I have found that by explaining a bigger picture it is easier to memorize a smaller concept. Science can be made fun by comparing it to concepts that may be more familiar to what students see in every day life, thus they learn through interest rather than grueling memorization. I am bilingual (Spanish) and very good at speaking and writing in both languages. (read more)