...I taught special education students in an inner city school for almost three years before transitioning to my online ESL position. After years of public school teaching, I have begun teaching my own children at home. I began homeschooling my daughter, and soon son, in the state of Pennsylvania. (read more)
...These past few months, I edited countless friends' essays, and the majority of them were admitted to the colleges that I helped them write essays for. I personally wrote 61 essays during my own college admission process, and I was accepted into a college with an 8% acceptance rate. I can help students construct a college list, plan their application process, and write quality essays. (read more)
...I have to say it was a thrill when I would see the "light bulb" go on after discussing a work that students didn't quite get before that discussion. I enjoyed flexibility, feedback, and humor in teaching. While I enjoy my retirement, I also still enjoy helping students "get it." While my home is in Barnegat, NJ, I am willing to travel short distances. (read more)
My goal is to help students find the value in education by first developing a strong working relationship. I will take the time to learn why a student may be struggling with English or may not like it, so I can implement the appropriate tools to change that mindset. By making learning enjoyable th... (read more)