...Along with learning to develop fiction and non fiction writing pieces, students also learn how to apply conventions and how to improve their editing skills. I've also worked with students who struggle with reading comprehension. Through vocabulary activities and discussion, students have found their reading abilities improve. (read more)
...While my expertise is in grades 5-12 ELA, I'm also confident in Social Studies and early literacy support. I've tutored a first-grade student in reading and enjoy working with students at all levels-;whether they need extra support, enrichment, or both.During my undergraduate experience I gradua... (read more)
...To emphasize the concept of biological magnification I involved cannibalism and implored my students to only eat vegetarians. They were the only group among three in the school that nailed that question on the final. I have a good handle on Linnean classification and the evolutionary march to complexity without falling into the anthropomorphic smugness of some. (read more)
Hi! I’m Sandy and I specialize in helping teens who hate test prep—especially those who are overwhelmed, anxious, or completely over it. If your student has ADHD, test anxiety, is convinced they don't "test well," or just thinks standardized tests are nonsense, they’re my kind of kid. (read more)