...This has ranged from leading class projects to create new board games, create paper bag puppets representing historical figures, and to learn to enjoy reading novels and use close reading strategies to produce creative book report such as soundtracks, lap books, and crocs representing characters.... (read more)
...In addition to developing three high school's curriculum and syllabi for a nutrition course, I initiated several school wide and community wide projects to incorporate academic knowledge of nutrition with actual practice. This included an integrated and interdisciplinary nutrition course making ... (read more)
...I also have more than eight years teaching experience at both public and private schools, primarily in Brooklyn. My Bachelor's degree from Grinnell College was in English, and I am an avid reader interested in many subjects, most especially the sciences. In addition to my literacy specialty at Bank Street, I have taken separate classes on Orton-Gillingham methods and RAVE-O. (read more)
...Also, I have a lifelong passion for English & History. I look forward to helping your student crack the difficult (but very important!) process of writing that A+ essay. I'm looking forward to teaching your amazing student! (read more)
...Growing up with siblings and cousins who have ADD/ADHD, I understand the needs and skills it takes for students to be comfortable with their teacher/tutor for success. I've tutored children with ADD/ADHD and acquired skills and techniques to help these children learn. Children with ADD/ADHD hav... (read more)