...I taught reading 4 hours a day, besides the regular curriculum. I also taught sight words using games such as Bingo, Jeopardy, and role playing. I had great success using the "Letter People" concept, along with traditional techniques. (read more)
...I really try and make the connection with both to help with enduring understanding of the content. About me: I was a former soccer coach at the high school level and still play in an adult league. I love sports, both playing and watching. (read more)
...My highest SAT Reading score was a 620. I have always been a strong reader, and much of my current college work involves critical reading and close reading, primarily because I am an English major but also because all subjects require strong reading skills. I can provide help with gleaning the important concepts from what is read in order to prepare for the Critical Reading SATs. (read more)
...I show students how to see the author's "special effects". Helping students develop a language to talk about literature is also key. I enjoy discussing literature with my students as a way to deepen comprehension as well as their understanding of themselves and the world. (read more)
...I have nearly two decades of algebra tutoring experience beginning when I ran after school tutoring sessions for my own peers in class. Since then, I have tutored it consistently across multiple school systems and curricula including public, private, and online formats. Students have been successful with added enrichment, support during the school year, and remedial summer support. (read more)