...I am in my fifth year of teaching Middle School Math. I come from a long line of teachers and educators, so I have always wanted to be a teacher. Math was always my favorite subject, so it was no surprise to my family that I became a math teacher. (read more)
...Studied in Salamanca and Madrid, Spain, when I was younger. Attended Spanish grammar and literature courses for many years. Lived in very small towns of Spain during vacation time working with the local townsfolk. (read more)
...I have seen tremendous progress in ESL students' understanding and learning of grammar and punctuation using these methods. I have tutored many Literature students, helping them to dig deeper, analyze material and use critical thinking skills. Some of the books I have read with my students are: Wuthering Heights, The Great Gatsby, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Handmaid's Tale. (read more)
...I have testing materials to determine a student's developmental level and to set expectations. For children who need to develop comprehension skills, I focus on teaching a child through the analysis of reading passages. I also address weaknesses in written expression through a systematic approach for students learning to write fiction and non-fiction. (read more)