...A good teacher or tutor should know her subject well. She should stretch a child's thinking, reasoning and problem-solving. A good teacher does not just focus on yes or no answers she extends the lesson so the child has deeper conceptual understanding of what is being taught. (read more)
...Others had a diagnosed learning disability, and still others were typical children who were just having a hard time with reading, or grasping concepts in the language arts. I have been able to help every child I have worked with, including those having autism, some of whom were nonverbal. I was... (read more)
...Whether this be in academics or in life. We all have tremendous potential and sometimes just need a nudge to excel. I have worked in business, banking, corrections (12 years). I have studied Aikido for seven years and hold the title of Shodan (teacher) I taught classes for children and adults at the Aikido Dojo in West Reading, PA for 6 years. (read more)
...I taught trombone lessons to elementary and middle school students while in college. Previously, I was a camp counselor at Adamstown YMCA summer camp. When I teach reading, I tell students we mustn't look at these activities as exercises. (read more)