...For the past three summers, I've has the opportunity to tutor Middle School students in Sleepy Hollow through a 4-week summer program, for 8 hours a day, in classes such as Algebra, English, Leadership, and Community Studies. Throughout the school year, I continued to work with many of those stu... (read more)
...As the needs of the students within my school changed, the subject taught changed through the years. For the past five years now, I have specialized in addressing reading issues, particularly dyslexia and other language learning challenges. I am a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner as well as an Orton-Gillingham trained teacher. (read more)
...I am also a certified school counselor and have been working with high school students to explore their college and careers prospects. I am skilled at writing the college essay, as well as supplemental essay requirements and building college resumes. If you need any assistance with the college ... (read more)
...Also, some children develop their vocabulary at a slower rate than others. I can help develop vocabulary at a level that is appropriate for your child. Grammar is very important these days - in the world of spell check and grammar checks, I feel students are losing their ability to correct their own written work. (read more)
9 Subjects: includingReading,Grammar,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...As a high school English teacher who consistently uses a workshop model for writing, I have taught grammar both to strengthen writing, and I have taught it in isolation/on its own. My students come away from my lessons understanding how deliberate use of grammar can enhance their writing and imp... (read more)