...I have learned how to best support him during times where it poses to be a struggle. Not only am I a parent to a child with Autism, I am a former Special Education support teacher. I taught special education students in an inner city school for almost three years before transitioning to my online ESL position. (read more)
...I taught elementary students for seven years in public school settings. Four of these years, I spent in Kindergarten teaching phonics and teaching early reading skills. As a reading specialist, I am an expert at reaching struggling readers and helping build confidence in reading abilities. (read more)
...I work with several homeschool curriculums and reference Common Core Standards so that I am certain we are covering all areas and I supplement work if there are any gaps. I also can give advice to homeschool parents on activities that will cover Common Core standards. I have studied early childhood education and continue to educate myself through frequent professional development. (read more)
...Too often students hate "English" because "English" formulas don't always work for everyone. I have clear, concise lessons to assist you in developing a solid writing process that you can rely on in any situation. For 5 years, I taught College Composition courses. (read more)
...I was recently recognized as a National Merit Finalist, and some other awards that I have received include the AP Scholar with Distinction award, the Silver President's Volunteer Service Award, and a $500 scholarship for outstanding performance in volunteer work. Although I didn't take the SAT u... (read more)